Panel Revives Jeff Greene’s Lawsuit Against Two Florida Newspapers
A once-dismissed libel lawsuit filed by former U.S. Senate candidate and billionaire Jeff Greene against The Miami Herald and The Tampa Bay Times was revived this week.
Judge Permanently Strikes Down Welfare Drug Testing
A Florida judge made permanent a temporary ban on a state law requiring welfare applicants undergo drug testing prior to receiving benefits this week.
Florida Medical Marijuana Supporters Have Money, Need Signatures And Court Approval
With 82 percent of Florida poll respondents in favor of marijuana-as-medicine, it appears Florida could become the 21st state with medical outlets selling pot.
Florida Congressman Takes Leave Of Absence Following Cocaine Bust
Florida Congressman Trey Radel announced he is taking a leave of absence this week after he was sentenced to one year probation for misdemeanor cocaine possession.
Florida Supreme Court Stays Execution Amid Lethal Injection Drug Controversy
The state of Florida has been embroiled in another controversy over its execution practices as of late—and the issue made its way to the Florida Supreme Court.
Brevard Corruption Case Morphs Into Public Records Battle
In hopes of avoiding involvement in a public corruption case, an economic development operation in Brevard County contends it is not subject to the state’s open records laws.