Florida Legislature
Hurricane Season To Impact Property Insurance Rates
Florida hasn’t seen a hurricane since 2005, but that hasn’t stopped property insurance rates from going up. Hurricane Wilma was the last of eight hurricanes to hit the state from 2004 to 2005. It raked the southern end of Florida and caused billions in damages.
Gov. Scott Signs Bill To Expand Early Voting
In an effort to avoid the long lines and days of counting delays experienced during the 2012 presidential election, Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill which will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites.
Miami-Dade Scores Big Share Of State Dollars
Miami-Dade was the big winner when it came to state money handed out to counties after Gov. Scott signed the new $74.5 billion budget on Monday.
Gov. Scott To Veto Tuition Increase
Florida college students will be happy to know that Gov. Rick Scott will veto the three percent tuition hike for college and university students.
‘Turkey’ List Part Of Intense Lobbying On Fla. Budget
With speculation mounting that Gov. Rick Scott could sign the Legislature’s proposed $74.5 billion budget as early as Friday, a research organization released its annual list of “turkeys” that it said the governor should consider striking with his line-item veto.
Dolphins Insist Bill Victory If Election Continued, Pollster Disagrees
From the start, the Miami Dolphins knew they were up against a lot but optimism always followed.
Gov. Scott May Veto Tuition Increase
Gov. Rick Scott hinted Friday that he is considering vetoing a 3 percent tuition increase as he considers the budget lawmakers sent him this week.
FL Supreme Court Signs Off On Plan To Eliminate Judges In Foreclosure Cases
The Florida Supreme Court changed the way the state deals with foreclosure cases clogging up courtrooms Thursday.
Gov. Scott Heads Toward 2014 With Priorities In Hand
Before the legislative session began, with Gov. Rick Scott’s approval ratings refusing to budge from their relatively low position and his time to change his standing with the public fleeting, the governor took something of a gambit.
Focus on South Florida: Adverse Possession
The Florida legislature’s action to close a loophole in the old and outdated Adverse Possession law will affect all of us and the local economy. We take CBS4 Chief Investigator Michele Gillen’s report on the contorversy surrounding Adverse Possession one step further to discuss the impact.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
