New Florida Laws to Take Effect, including “Sexting” Crime
A raft of new law are set to go into effect in Florida on Saturday, including new restricting on expert witnesses, minors seeking abortions and making it a crime to have sex with animals.
Corrine Brown: “Oh, Hell No Rick Scott”
Congresswoman Corrine Brown said Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott has no authority to deny federal government funding to the Orlando area’s Workforce Central Florida (WCF) Program, which provides education and job training services to those struggling to get back on their feet. Brown added that, despite the current troubles of the jobs agency, it is out of Scott’s purview to halt the program’s funding.
Cannon Fires Back, Defends Primary Date
House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, returned fire from party critics who have blasted his call to set Jan. 31 as the date for Florida’s presidential primary.
Orlando Magic Annual Golf Tourney Draws Over 200 Participants
The Orlando Magic hosted the 21st Annual Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Golf Tournament (OMYF Open) on Thursday, attracting over 200 golf participants, including Magic staff, talent and celebrities.
Florida GOP Primary Date Turns Schedule Upside Down
State Republicans seemed headed for a showdown with the national party, as legislative leaders rallied around Jan. 31 as the date for Florida’s GOP presidential preference primary — a date that would break the Republican National Committee’s calendar rules by more than a month.
Outed: Scott’s Office Admits Deleting His Emails
The Governor’s office has confirmed that emails stored on the Gov. Rick Scott’s iPad were accidentally deleted in a possible violation of the state’s open records law, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Orange County Nears Tax Deal with Expedia
Orange County could be on the verge of settling a multimillion-dollar legal fight with the online-travel company Expedia about the payment of hotel bed taxes.
Judge to Rule on Prison Privatization
Accusing legislative leaders of violating the state Constitution, the Florida Police Benevolent Association asked a judge Thursday to block a plan aimed at privatizing 29 prison facilities.
When Did the Postman Stop Ringing Twice?
Tuesday, September 27 was designated as a Day of Action for Saving America’s Postal Service by postal employees themselves. The goal was to have rallies in every congressional district throughout the country to explain to both Congress and the American public about the true financial situation the USPS faces and how it can easily be remedied.
