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ALF task force renews reform effort
By Margie Menzel, The News Service of Florida - Advocates for the elderly were crushed earlier this year when – after Gov. Rick Scott and top lawmakers vowed to better protect the 80,000 residents of assisted living facilities – no legislation was passed.
Appeals court to rule on laws targeting political groups
The News Service of Florida - A organization opposed to gay marriage is asking a federal appeals court to reject parts of a Florida election law that seeks to rein in outside political...
Governor to lead Spanish Business Development mission
The News Service of Florida - Gov. Rick Scott will lead an entourage of business leaders and economic developers next week as he travels to Spain to drum up business for Florida...
Lobbying firms get big paydays
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida - With an early legislative session speeding up action in the Capitol, at least three lobbying firms collected more than $1 million in fees during the...
Government is largest employer in most counties
By David Royce, The News Service of Florida - A government entity is the largest employer in 51 of the state's 67 counties, and in every county in Florida government is at least one of the top five...
By Michael Peltier, The News Sercive of Florida - Preliminary grades on a ramped up statewide writing assessment are so bad that state education officials said Monday they will hold an emergency...
BREAKING: FAMU band won’t return this year
By Ashley Thomas, Florida Courier – During a conference call this morning, the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees announced that the Marching 100 will not return during the 2012-2013...
High court upholds term limits for county commissioners
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida: TALLAHASSEE - Backing away from a position it took a decade ago, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that voters can impose term...
2 dead in apparent NY murder suicide
The Associated Press: NEW YORK - Police say an argument between two Florida men in a New York City hotel turned fatal when one pulled out a gun and shot the other, then apparently shot...