Lawmakers
Legislature Bans Rapists From Custody Rights
Florida lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Rick Scott’s desk Monday that would prohibit a convicted rapist from having any custody rights if the rape results in a child.
Citizens Insurance Overhaul Bill Headed For Final Vote In FL Senate
The decision about a bill which will potentially overhaul of Citizens Property Insurance Corp is headed for final vote in the Senate and it could drastically determine how much you pay for your homeowners insurance.
Gov. Scott To Ask Lawmakers To Budget For Teacher Pay Raises
Florida Gov. Rick Scott thinks Florida’s teachers are underpaid, so he is asking state lawmakers to put aside money in the coming year to give them pay raises.
University Presidents Pitch Tuition Deal To Lawmakers
University presidents have made a pitch to legislators in Tallahassee: add $118 million in state funding and they will not raise tuition.
State Lawmakers Hold Reorganization Session
The new leaders of the Florida House and Senate have convened both houses for a one-day reorganization session in the wake of the most recent election.
Homeowners Fed Up With Rising Insurance Rates
As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, more and more homeowners are finding it impossible to find affordable insurance for their homes or condos.
PIP Reform Bill Clears Florida Senate In Late Night Session
In a late night special session held Friday, lawmakers finally came to a conclusion on personal injury protection (PIP).
Florida’s Primary Date May Change – Again
Florida lawmakers will meet next week to decide whether to change the date of the August primary election again.
Lawmakers Look To Speed Up Foreclosure Handlings, Again
With Florida atop or near atop the list of foreclosure-ridden states, lawmakers on Thursday began looking again at ways to speed up the handling of foreclosure cases that now can take two years or more to wind their way through the courts.
Court Funding ‘A Priority’ Gov. Scott Tells Lawyers
Florida courts are under increasing pressure to make do with less even as numerous foreclosure and criminal cases continue to flood the judicial system daily.
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Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
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