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The Baker Act was not designed for kids. Yet over the past few years, the number of children who are being sent for involuntary psychiatric evaluations has increased.
Read More »LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ COVID-19 Press Briefings
Moving forward, Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold two press conferences daily to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in Florida and measures being taken to prevent further spreading of the virus.
Read More »Florida’s Nursing Shortage Critical
Florida’s public university system is developing a program to address a shortage in nurses. The American Academy of Nursing has projected a shortfall extending through 2030.
Read More »Hurricane Series: Florida’s Insurance Market
Insurance leaders say the state of Florida’s property insurance market is good. But as Florida prepares to enter the 2016 hurricane season, prices are starting to go up and at least one insurance official is warning of a perfect storm.
Read More »As Hurricane Season Fast Approaches, Officials Place Emphasis On Storm Surge, Tools To Help
Storm surge is often seen as one of the deadliest effects of tropical cyclones and can cause dangerous flooding. With Hurricane Season about to be upon us, meteorologists are now out with a new tool to help better forecast storm surge.
Read More »Committee votes on bill repealing local use of red light cameras
The Florida House Economic Affairs Committee voted 10-8 to pass bill that would repeal a previous law allowing cities to use stoplight cameras.
Read More »Targeting massage parlor hours and residence rules, new Legislature pushes for more human trafficking laws
Florida legislators are attempting to decrease human trafficking in the state, this time by tightening measures on massage establishments.
Read More »‘Fine to kill terrorists,’ but Sen. Joe Negron says drones have no place in Florida
A proposed bill in the Florida senate would make it illegal for law enforcement and government agencies from using drones to gather evidence or monitor Florida residents.
Read More »Gov. Scott Opposes Legislative Black Caucus Proposals
Members of the Florida Legislature's black caucus met with Gov. Rick Scott Tuesday to propose legislation and support, but the lawmakers made little headway.
Read More »Supervisors discuss election problems with Florida senate
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections heard from nine supervisors of election Monday about what they think caused problems during the 2012 election.
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