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Florida's 67 election supervisors are getting a raise thanks to Sentate Bill 0514, which goes into effect this weekend.
Read More »UF Has One Mental Health Professional For Every 1,546 Students
The inadequate staffing has led to waiting lists, fewer counseling sessions and the need to rely on off-campus services, which are not covered by student health fees.
Read More »No Charges Related To Abuse Allegations At Closed Florida Boys School
No one will be charged in connection with allegations of sexual abuse and murder at the now-shuttered Dozier School for Boys 60 miles west of Tallahassee, with prosecutors saying the passage of time has erased crucial evidence and left many potential witnesses dead.
Read More »Millionaires Add Up In Legislature
The 2016 Florida Legislature appears to have been the richest in recent history. And a couple of incoming freshmen, recently elected without opposition, could help make the 2017 class even wealthier. The makeup of the 160 members of the 2016 Legislature, considered a "part-time" lawmaking body where people earn about $30,000 a year, featured at least 55 millionaires --- three more than in the prior session, according to newly filed financial-disclosure reports. Also, the paperwork for seven members wasn't available Tuesday morning on the Commission on Ethics website.
Read More »Federal judge blocks new Florida abortion law
A new Florida law could block public funding for planned parenthood and increase inspection requirements for clinics. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued his ruling just hours before the law passed.
Read More »Dems Force Legislative Poll On Post-Pulse Special Session
Florida Democrats had little trouble rounding up enough members to call for a vote on whether to hold a special session dealing with gun control as a reaction to last month’s mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. However, it may be nearly impossible over the next week to …
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 »‘Docs Versus Glocks’ Law Faces Key Court Test
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 20, 2016 – Five years after Florida lawmakers passed what became known as the “docs v. glocks” law, a full federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a constitutional dispute that pits physicians against gun-rights advocates. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, meeting in Atlanta, will …
Read More »Scott Signs ‘Legacy Florida’ For Everglades, Springs
The 'Legacy Florida' bill Gov. Scott signed into law Thursday opens up a pool of money that will go towards restoration and protection of Lake Apopka, natural springs and the Everglades.
Read More »Court Upholds UF Policy Barring Guns In Dorms
A state appeals court Friday rejected arguments by a gun-rights group that sought to overturn a University of Florida ban on firearms in residence halls and other university housing.
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