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Controversial Water Protection Bill Passes In Senate, Moves To HouseDespite objections from environmentalists, the Florida Senate unanimously passed a massive bill on Wednesday aiming to protect and restore the state's springs, waterways and groundwater.

Springs Backers Seek Water Policy ChangesAn advocacy group for Florida's natural springs has outlined concerns with a major water-policy bill that is expected to be quickly approved during the upcoming 2016 legislative session.

Opponents Say State's Clean Water Proposal Isn't Good EnoughMore than two years in the making, the House and Senate will take up a statewide water-policy proposal after the 2016 legislative session goes through its opening rituals.

Breath Tests Get Support In DUI WarsJudges may have another way to help repeat DUI offenders sober up for good.

Fla. House Kicks Back Unemployment BillThe Florida House and Senate continue to disagree on a bill that would reduce unemployment compensation benefits.

Fla. House Approves Cutting Jobless BenefitsThe Florida House has passed a bill which will reduce the time an unemployed worker would receive state benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks.