Florida Chamber of Commerce Fails Again
The Florida Chamber of Commerce released its 2013 Legislative Report Card on House and Senate members and not surprisingly Orlando area Republican legislators got full marks or nearly so, while their Democratic counterparts received mostly failing grades, “Fs” or “Ds.”
Beach Volleyball Comes to Tampa Riverfront
This summer, beach volleyball will be offered at the Tampa Riverfront on a white sand court that will remain open until July 31.
Cuban Migrants Returned to Caribbean Home
Seven Cuban migrants found off the Florida Keys were taken in by the Coast Guard, given basic medical attention, food and water, and then returned to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba.
Census Bureau: Florida 42nd in Nation in Per-Pupil Spending
Florida ranked near the bottom of the barrel nation-wide in how much it spent per pupil in fiscal year 2011, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
NFL and MLS Reject Florida after Stadium Bill Fails
After a bill to fund the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins, and the creation of a new Orlando soccer stadium failed, the NFL and the MLS have “shut out” Florida from their business dealings.
FHP Takes to the Sky to Catch Speeders
Florida highway cops are now using a plane pilot to watch traffic from above and catch drivers over the speed limit, like birds of prey.
UF to Offer Cheaper Degree Programs Online
The University of Florida, the state’s top-ranked public college, plans to offer 20-25 bachelor’s degree programs fully online, at a cost cheaper than on-campus classes.
Gov. Scott: “No” to Tuition Hike
Gov. Rick Scott is expected to veto a 3% increase to tuition for Florida schools on Monday, and approve a $65 million boost in Medicaid funding for hospitals that provide for the poor.
Whoa! Florida’s Jobless Rate is 7.2 Percent
Florida’s unemployment rate declined to 7.2 percent in April from 7.5 percent the previous month, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Friday.
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