Survey: More Floridians Plan to Getaway for the Summer
More Floridians (65%) plan to take a summer vacation of four days or more between May and September, an 8 percent increase from last summer, a just released AAA Consumer Pulse survey revealed.
Scott’s Re-election Bid Turns Up Big Money Backers, Already
As Gov. Rick Scott makes plans to run for re-election in 2014, a closely linked political committee raised more than $1 million in April, with major influence-peddling corporations and individuals already coughing up huge sums.
Scott’s line of Sight: Domestic Violence Group CEO’s Salary Draws Fire
While funding for the state agency that oversees funding for domestic violence programs across Florida is on track to decline, the compensation package of $350,000 annually along with benefits for that non-profit’s president is irking at least one influential state Senator and maybe Gov. Rick Scott.
Scott Won’t Ban Guns in Tampa during GOP Convention
Gov. Rick Scott has stuck to his guns on, well, guns as he declined a request from Tampa’s mayor to ban firearms from the city’s downtown for the Republican National Convention in August.
Wait! Carroll says Stand Your Ground Task Force will be Unbiased
Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, chair of a public safety task force charged with reviewing Florida’s “stand your ground” law, moved quickly at the group’s first meeting Tuesday to dispel criticism that it was stacked with pro-gun members.
FDLE Announces Lowest Crime Rate in 41 Years
Florida’s crime rate dropped 0.8 percent last year compared to 2010, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced today.
Rubio Faces Strong Blow Back Over No Vote on Violence Against Women Act
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who voted against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act that provides funding for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, is facing heavy criticism over his lack of understanding and insensitivity.
Bill to Increase UF, FSU Tuition Vetoed
Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed the University of Florida and Florida State University to increase tuition by virtually unlimited amounts.
Scott Signs Bills Strengthening Domestic, Sexual Violence Protections
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed off on a group of bills he said will expand protections for victims of sexual and domestic violence while bolstering penalties for educational institutions and law enforcement agencies that look the other way.
