Gov. Rick Scott Wants To Cut More State Jobs
The state’s ever-shrinking workforce will get even smaller if Gov. Rick Scott has his way.
St. Pete Lawyer Asks for Criminal Investigation Into Whether Scott Violated Sunshine Law
A Florida lawyer is asking a state attorney to conduct a criminal investigation into whether Gov. Rick Scott, as well as other members of the Florida Cabinet and staff, violated the state’s Sunshine Laws.
Florida Craft Brewers Gear Up For Another Fight
The country’s big beer companies have set their sights on craft brewers in the Sunshine State -- again.
DOC Official: State Employee Job Cuts Are Part Of Prison Problems
As state lawmakers look into Florida’s troubled prison system, a high level official in the state’s corrections agency told legislators that personnel cuts are the root of many of the agency’s problems.
Florida Inmates Are Caught In Political Crosshairs
After the resignations of top state officials in two departments, aggressive reporting by the The Tampa Bay Times and The Miami Herald is raising some questions about who is watching the watchers.
Another Wrinkle In Rick Scott’s Public Records Policy
Gov. Rick Scott’s policy requiring state employees to act as the custodians of their own emails and text messages related to state business has created a tricky situation for workers leaving state government.