U.S. Census: Poverty Rising Among Floridians
Ashley Lopez: Floridians are among the poorest in the country, and the state's already stark income gap is widening.
Orange County Lawmakers Thwart Sick Pay Ballot Measure
Ashley Lopez: Using a stall tactic, the Orange County Commission killed a ballot measure aimed at providing earned paid sick days to workers in the area.
Legislator Facing Tough Financial Times, But Could Be Saved By His Own Amendment
Ashley Lopez: For state Rep. Chris Dorworth, Amendment 4 could mean a boon for business.
Movie Company Bankruptcy Raises Questions About Florida’s Expensive Economic Incentives
Ashley Lopez: Digital Domain, a movie company based in Port St. Lucie, filed for bankruptcy this week. That means Florida taxpayers could be out $20 million.
Expert: Florida ‘Tipping Point’ for 2012 Election
Ashley Lopez: Political soothsayer Nate Silver says Florida is one of two tipping point states for the 2012 election.
In Sugar Price Supports, Sour Tastes for Consumers
Big Sugar spends big to protect a price support system that costs consumers about $2 billion every year in increased food costs.