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Fla. Gov. will veto 3 percent college tuition hike

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:34:45 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has maintained a steadfast opposition in the last year to raising the cost of college for students, will veto a proposed 3 percent tuition hike.

5 things to know in Florida for May 13

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:16:10 -0400

Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

Dems say Scott's vulnerable, but who'll face him?

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:31:42 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Democrats consider Gov. Rick Scott to be one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbent governors facing re-election next year, which gives them hope that they can put one of their own in the governor's office for the first time since January 1999.

Crist announces support for gay marriage

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:52:06 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Former Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist has declared his support for gay marriage.

Fate of redistricting battle now with Fla. court

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:36:14 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - The Florida Supreme Court was asked Thursday to end a bruising political battle over whether state legislators ignored new standards designed to limit political influence in drawing up new districts for themselves.

Senate confirms Edgar for new term at Florida PSC

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:37:33 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - After a handful of Republicans and Democrats questioned her performance, the Florida Senate on Friday confirmed Lisa Edgar to a third four-year term on the Florida Public Service Commission.

Judge dismisses challenge to Florida teacher law

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:22:24 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - A circuit judge Thursday tossed out a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring merit pay for teachers and ending tenure for new hires.