Governor Scott
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.
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.
Florida House Advances Small State-Funded Health Plan
The Florida House of Representatives’ appropriations committee has pushed ahead with a smaller state-funded health insurance plan for Florida’s needy rather than embrace a fully federally-funded Medicaid expansion.
Fla. Unemployment Improves, Miami-Dade Struggling
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped for a second-straight month to 7.5 percent which was the lowest the rate has been since October 2008 when it was 7.4 percent.
Florida Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Education Bill
Florida lawmakers sent Gov. Rick Scott a far-reaching education bill that undoes a much-lauded bill from three years ago.
Scott Signs Law Expanding Ban On Funeral Protests
Protesters carrying signs that read “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” and other spewing similar hatred will no longer be allowed near funerals.
Gov. Scott To Recognize Tim Tebow With “Great Floridian” Award
Some might question Tim Tebow’s greatness on the field, but his greatness off the field is being recognized by Gov. Rick Scott.
Former Lieutenant Governor Speaks Out About Resignation
Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll spoke out Thursday about her alleged involvement in an illegal gambling operation.
Fla. Legislature Nears Final Vote To Shut Down Internet Cafés
The state’s Internet cafés are one vote away from being shut down.
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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.
