State Officials Halt Non-Citizen Voter Purge
After almost two rocky years, state officials have decided to suspend its non-citizen voter purge—for now.
Rick Scott’s Campaign Faces Another Round Of Problems With Hispanic Community
Gov. Rick Scott’s re-election campaign hit a snag this week—particularly with the Hispanic community.
Proposed Changes To ‘Stand Your Ground’ Could Limit Journalists’ Access To Court Records
As the Florida Legislature considers tweaks to the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, legislators have added a provision that would stop journalists from gaining access to court records in cases involving self-defense.
State Lawmakers Vow To Tackle Troubled Child Welfare System Following Miami Herald Series
The Miami Herald recently published its “Innocents Lost” series—a heartbreaking and thorough look at the state’s troubled child welfare system. In the wake of this reporting, state lawmakers have vowed to make a serious effort to rectify the situation.
DEO Chief Likely To Secure Confirmation, Despite Troubles With State Unemployment Website
The head of the agency that oversaw the state’s bungled unemployment benefits website is on his way to securing his confirmation in the Florida Senate.
ACLU Sues Florida Officials Over Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriages
Advocates have filed another lawsuit this week in the ongoing fight for gay marriage in Florida.