Gov. Rick Scott
Fla. House, Senate Agree To $480M For School Pay
Gov. Rick Scott will get the $480 million he wanted for education pay raises. But barring a last-minute change of heart by legislative negotiators, he will not get an across-the-board, $2,500 increase for classroom teachers.
Animal Shelter Bill Sent To Gov. Scott
The Florida House passed and sent to the governor on Wednesday a bill requiring that animal shelters and animal control agencies keep more records on euthanasia and make them available to the public.
Fla. Man To Be Executed 3 Decades After Girl’s Murder
One of the longest-serving inmates on Florida’s death row is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, 32 years after he kidnapped and murdered a 10-year-old girl who was riding her bike to school after a dentist appointment.
Florida Students Near Top In Advanced Placement Exams
There’s good news for Florida students who now rank fourth nationally in advanced placement test scores, an increase from sixth the prior year.
Bennett: Fla. Needs ‘Plan B’ For FCAT Replacement
Florida’s new education commissioner wants a backup plan in case the anticipated replacement for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT, fails to materialize or is delayed.
Fla. Elections Chief Wants More Early Voting
All the problems at the polls in Florida during the November election has Secretary of State Ken Detzner calling for some major improvements.
State Legislature Salaries Now Online
Gov. Rick Scott showed Floridians how much he earns a year -a whopping $0.12. That’s right, Floridians will finally get a chance on their own to find out how much people are getting paid to work for the Florida Legislature.
Florida’s Jobless Rate Tumbled In November
Florida’s jobless rate fell in November to 8.1 percent, its lowest rate since late 2008.
Gov. Rick Scott On CBS4 News This Morning
Gov. Rick Scott was up bright and early Friday and visited the set of CBS4 News This morning.
Governor Scott To Head To Colombia On Latest Mission
Gov. Rick Scott is going on a trip to promote Florida and bring business to the state. Gov. Scott leaves Sunday on a five-day trip to Colombia to promote Florida and its products to one of its biggest trading partners.
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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.
