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Hurricane Irma still targeting Florida; Now Category 5

Hurricane Irma, a dangerous Category 4 storm, still has Florida firmly in its sights as it continues its westerly trek approaching the Caribbean islands...

Hurricane Irma Headed Toward Florida

Hurricane Irma chugged west on Monday, with Florida — and particularly the southern tip of the state — looking increasingly vulnerable. Gov. Rick Scott declared...

Two Charged with Human Trafficking in Myrtle Beach

Twenty-year-old Kerry Andrell Lewis of Fayetteville, North Carolina was taken into custody in Myrtle Beach on Thursday where he has been charged with human trafficking...

Florida Theatrical Association Announces Selections for 2nd Annual New Musical Discovery Series

ORLANDO - Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) has announced the winners of the 2nd Annual New Musical Discovery Series, a showcase for new musicals to...

Justices Reject Resentencing in 1976 Murder

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida  |  THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE-- In a case stemming from the 1976 strangulation of a 13-year-old girl,...

Students to See Financial Aid Expansion

By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER, The News Service of Florida  |  THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE--  As Florida students return to universities and state colleges this month for...

Morgan Challenges Medical Marijuana Smoking Ban

Dara Kam,  The News Service of Florida (Tallahassee)  |   Saying Floridians knew what they were voting on in November, Orlando trial lawyer John...

House pushes changes in retirement system

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House is poised to adopt major changes in the state retirement system, although the legislation remains in doubt in the...

‘Safety valve’ wanted for mandatory-minimum drug law

By William Patrick, Watchdog.org In 2008, an Orange County, Florida, judge sentenced William Forrester to 15 years in prison for 15.6 grams of oxycodone, or...

Lawmakers aim to create jobs by cutting occupational licensing red tape

by William Patrick, Watchdog.org Braiding hair without a license could get you in trouble in Florida. So could cutting and wrapping hair, manicuring fingernails, auctioneering property,...

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