Wednesday Morning Reads: Redistricting examinations, elex law subpoenas and scholarship oversight

TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday edition of the morning reads. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day. * There’s more on the recently released Senate redistricting map from the Orlando Sentinel . The Sentinel reports that the map released by Read More

Florida `Medicare Patrol’ gets funds to fight fraud

While enlisting senior-citizen volunteers to help fight fraud, federal officials doled out $9 million on Tuesday for Senior Medicare Patrols, including $400,000 in Florida. The patrols are part of a public education project that trains retired professionals and other senior volunteers about how Read More

Tuesday Morning Reads: Internet cafes, Rubio on immigration and Broward union prez investigation

TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Tuesday. It’s a busy day today at the Florida capitol, so we’ll get you started on the top five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Orlando Sentinel writes that Orange County leaders favor redistricting maps that dilutes Read More

Some PBC principals get failing grades

For parents, a school’s annual grade from the state often tells a lot about the quality of education on campus.

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Mom jailed, 4 kids removed from home

Piles of dirty clothes, leaky garbage bags and moldy food were found, according to a report.

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GOP hopefuls would limit federal role in education

When it comes to education, the Republican field of presidential candidates has a unified stance: Get the federal government out of schools. How they'd do that varies.

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Space Florida promises Virgin Galactic payloads

Space Florida will pay to fly a scientist and student experiments from Florida on Virgin Galactic’s suborbital spaceship, an investment intended to stimulate interest in science and technology education and boost the state’s role in space-based research.

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Today in the Capitol: Press conferences, merit pay and Casey Anthony legislation

TALLAHASSEE — It’s the last day of committee meetings in the Florida House and Senate and it looks like it’s another busy (and maybe newsy) day ahead. Take a look at some of the highlights. * Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, and Rep. Erik Fresen , R-Miami, are talking Read More