Florida has fast-tracked concealed-weapons licenses to 82,000 military members and honorably discharged veterans since terror-related shootings at a pair of military installations in Tennessee two years ago.
Read More »Putnam Sets Pace As Candidates Seek Campaign Cash
While Adam Putnam raised another $2 million in June for his gubernatorial campaign, the three leading Democratic contenders hoping to succeed Gov. Rick Scott could not even match half of that total.
Read More »Scott Signs Economic Development, School Funding Bills
Gov. Rick Scott signed 29 bills late Monday, including measures boosting spending on education, tourism marketing and economic development.
Read More »Scott Points To ‘Breadth Of Knowledge’ In Patronis Pick
On Monday, Florida Governor Rick Scott turned to former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis, 45, to complete the term of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who will leave the elected Cabinet office Friday for a job at Florida Atlantic University.
Read More »Governor Scott Calls Death of FHP Trooper a Terrible Loss
The Florida Highway Patrol says final funeral arrangements are still being made for Master Sergeant William Bishop. Bishop was killed in the line of duty Saturday night while working an accident on I-75 southbound at mile marker 403 in northern Alachua County.
Read More »One Year Later, Central Florida Remembers Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
Central Florida remembers the 49 victims and commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting Monday, designating the day "Orlando United Day."
Read More »Gainesville Residents Might Face Change Of Governance Over GRU
The citizens of Gainesville are likely to have three options over who leads GRU in the next year and a half.
Read More »“Liquor Wall” Bill Has Liquor Store Owners Fearing For Their Businesses
Liquor stores all across Florida are begging Governor Rick Scott to veto the bill that would change the law dating back to 1934 and allow retailers to bring the liquor inside with the beer and wine.
Read More »Gov. Scott Announces State Of Emergency As Wildfire Numbers Continue To Rise
The Florida Forest Service reported 107 active wildfires across more than 20,000 acres in Florida as of Monday. Florida State Forester Jim Karels said about 90 percent of the wildfires so far this year have been caused by humans.
Read More »Female World War II Veterans Reflect On Service
Penney Retirement Community is home to four female WWII veterans. Winnie Mills and Helen Barnes, Penney residents, reflect on their experiences during Women Veterans Week of Recognition.
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