Governor Rick Scott
Gov. Scott To Sign Texting While Driving Bill In Miami
Florida’s new texting while driving ban will become official on Tuesday at Gov. Rick Scott’s bill signing ceremony in Miami.
Scott’s $368 Million In Vetoes Spans Statewide
As Governor Rick Scott signed the state’s $74.1 billion spending plan on Monday, he also used his veto power on a total of $368 million in spending projects.
Scott Reauthorizes August’s Sales Tax Holiday
Florida shoppers hoping to get a break from sales tax on certain items will have their chance in August.
Florida Unemployment Rate Drops; Miami Still Struggling
Governor Rick Scott will use social media to push out the state’s unemployment numbers Friday morning.
Gov. Rick Scott Rejects Amazon Deal
He’s the governor who has made job creation his top priority but Thursday, Rick Scott rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state of Florida.
Texting While Driving Ban Goes To Gov. Scott
Gone will be the days of distracted drivers’ mid-conversation via text—that’s if Gov. Rick Scott signs the bill to ban texting while driving.
Gov. Rick Scott Vetoes Overhaul Of State Alimony Laws
Florida Governor Rick Scott shot down a bill Wednesday which would have seen an overhaul of the state’s alimony laws.
Workers’ Comp Bill Headed To Gov. Scott
A bill that aims at lowering workers’ compensation insurance costs is now on its way to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk for signing.
Cyberbullying Bill On Its Way To Gov. Scott
In the wake of social media and technology, viral bullying has become a serious issue. Now a bill devised to discipline cyberbullies is one step closer to implementation.
Legislature Working On Medicaid Compromise
Negotiators in the Florida House and Senate are trying to work out a compromise deal that would keep the federal Medicaid money in President Barack Obama’s healthcare overahaul law in place while not expanding Medicaid to the level the law originally suggested.
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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.
