K12 Inc. Contract Unanimously Renewed By Broward School Board
Ashley Lopez: The Broward School Board unanimously approved another one-year contract with K12, an embattled for-profit operator of online schools, on Tuesday.
Feds Sue Florida for ‘Warehousing’ Disabled Kids in Nursing Homes
Ashley Lopez: The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida in Fort Lauderdale for allegedly violating the Americans With Disabilities Act by "warehousing" hundreds of disabled children in nursing homes.
Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Under Fire
Ashley Lopez: Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman, protesters and public figures around the country are asking Florida lawmakers to do away with the state's "stand your ground" law.
Voting Rights Decision Could Mean Return of Florida’s Voter Purge
Ashley Lopez: Until Congress is able to come up with new voting rights rules, states could give some of their most controversial voting laws a second life.
Despite Generous Political Contributions, Road Developer Joe Anderson Loses Project
Steve Miller: Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation thwarting a lucrative construction project being handled by road developer Joe Anderson, a top Republican Party donor.