Cannon to Senate: Finish session on time

TALLAHASSEE — House Speaker Dean Cannon used his last opening-day speech as presiding officer to throw down the gauntlet to his Senate counterpart that the Legislature should finish its budget work within the 60-day regular session. “Each year that we convene, the Legislature has one Read More

Gambling ad wars

TALLAHASSEE — On the heels of a successful first round vote on the destination casino legislation, competing business groups are launching television ad attacks for and against the proposal that would bring up to three destination casinos to the state. (Read the story of yesterday’s Read More

Speaker Designate Weatherford on Governing Mags ‘Legislators to Watch’ list

TALLAHASSEE — Governing Magazine named state Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, one of 12 legislators to watch in 2012. Here’s what it said about Weatherford, who will succeed Rep. Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, as speaker of the House. *********** Rep. Will Weatherford is the Read More

Two Mayo Clinic workers die in Florida helicopter crash

Two Mayo Clinic employees flying to the University of Florida to harvest organs were killed when their helicopter crashed Monday in north Florida, officials said.

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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 doesn’t agree with FAMU decision, but accepts it

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott just put out a statement on the Florida A&M Trustees’ decision to not suspend President James Ammons while law enforcement investigates the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion and other possible crimes. Here’s his statement: “For the Read More

FAMU trustees stand by Ammons

TALLAHASSEE — The trustees of Florida A&M University just declined to suspend President James Ammons while law enforcement agencies investigate the hazing death of Marching 100 drum major Robert Champion , and allegations of fraud and an unrelated case of child molestation at the 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