FHP: Florida deputy on motorcycle killed in crash

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Matt Miller died in a traffic crash while on duty in Altamonte Springs.

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Florida Officer Saves Christmas For Family After Finding Presents On Roadway

John Russo’s seven great grandchildren will have presents under their Christmas tree thanks to an alert Monroe County Sheriff’s Office commander.

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Billie: No idea where Bondi’s information is coming from

From gambling reporter Nick Sortal Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman James E. Billie has fired back at Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, with an editorial titled: “Seminole Gaming: clean since 1979″ in response to claims by Bondi earlier this month that law enforcement could not Read More

Tuesday Morning Reads: Cigarettes, the DMV and foreclosures

TALLAHASSEE — Happy Hannukah to those who begin the celebration tonight and for those celebrating Christmas, you still have to wait a few days. For those still toiling at the office for the next few days, here’s an easy way to get caught up on today’s government news. Here are Read More

Scott says he’ll abide by FAMU Trustees decision regarding Ammons

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott just released a statement in response to the rally/press conference that the alumni association had on campus today. Here’s the release from the governor’s office. *********** “I am disappointed in the direction the dialog regarding the Read More

FAMU Alumni criticize Scott for injecting himself in FAMU hazing scandal

TALLAHASSEE – As the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees prepared to meet Monday to discuss the suspension of university president James Ammons , alumni rallied on campus, criticizing Gov. Rick Scott for his suggestion that Ammons be temporarily ousted and suggesting that he was Read More

Gambling impact figures still ‘squishy’

By Jim Saunders at the News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Faced with a series of unanswered questions, economists said Friday they could not pinpoint how much money the state would rake in if Florida lawmakers approve a plan for three resort casinos. The best guess: $455.7 million over Read More

Gingrich campaign names Abrams its Palm Beach chairman

The Newt Gingrich campaign has named an old acquaintance, Steven Abrams of Boca Raton, its Palm Beach County chairman. Steven Abrams Abrams, former mayor of Boca Raton and now a county commissioner, has known Gingrich since 1981, when Abrams worked for the National Republican Congressional Read More