Posted: 10:40 AM Gov. Rick Scott said that signs of strength in the global civil aviation market are being tempered by worries over declining U.S. defense budgets as he meets with private companies during a weeklong trade mission in the United Kingdom.
Updated: 1:54 PM The Florida Department of Education has released school grades for elementary and middle schools in the state. The commissioner says today's grades are moving the system in the right direction.
Posted: 10:19 AM Facing financial insecurity in Europe, sluggishness in China and an election in November, state economists took a cautious, stay-the-course approach to their view of the national economic picture while reiterating that the recent slowdown likely won't result in another recession.
Posted: 10:13 AM The task force created by Gov. Rick Scott to review Florida's controversial "stand your ground" law heard from experts on security and neighborhood-watch programs– along with emotional statements from members of the public who said crime had touched their lives.
Posted: 6:21 AM 4 Panhandle residents charged in BP fraud case
Updated: 12:01 PM Gov. Rick Scott is concerned about the possibility of defense cuts and their effect on Florida, which is dotted with military bases and defense contractors.
Updated: 1:37 PM Tapping major players in Florida politics, a committee closely aligned with Gov. Rick Scott collected $2.85 million in contributions during the past three months, a new report shows.
Updated: 1:37 PM Dozens of sinkholes pepper one farmer's field. And one of them is literally as tall as a six story building.
Updated: 11:47 PM Nearly two weeks have passed since a federal judge ruled the state can move forward with its efforts to remove illegally registered voters from the voting rolls. But as Whitney Ray tells us, Governor Rick Scott is still fighting to use a federal database needed to continue the purge.
Posted: 10:08 PM Federal legislation is now classifying shops that operate these 'roll your own' machines as cigarette manufacturers, and requiring them to pay hefty license fees. Many operators are finding it easier to just drop the 'roll your own' business.
Updated: 7:59 AM Seven teens arrested, two accused of waving gun Fun Station adds security, requires more parental supervision
Updated: 5:46 PM Disaster recovery centers are open in Clay and Franklin counties to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. The centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
Posted: 4:19 PM Additional assistance to aid in recovery from the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby was requested today for six additional Florida counties. A request was made to extend the federal declaration for Public Assistance to include Bradford, Collier, Duval, Levy, Santa Rosa and Taylor Counties.
Updated: 4:07 PM Florida A&M has chosen an assistant music professor to serve as interim chairman of the school's music department.
Updated: 12:46 AM The Tallahassee City Commission held a budget workshop on the morning of July 10th. The city faces a deficit of almost 1 million dollars for 2013 if they cant find a way to balance it out.
Posted: 11:47 AM On scene, fire crews from Stations 7, 9, 2 and 1 were met with heavy smoke in the attic of the single story 2,000 square foot home.
Posted: 10:46 AM WORKFORCE plus and Manpower are seeking applications for over 100 Retail Stocker positions available locally.
Posted: 10:34 AM Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby struck Florida, $5.3 million in state and federal aid has been approved to help those affected by the storm and flooding.
Updated: 10:59 AM Rep. Allen West over the weekend repeated earlier comments that Social Security is "modern, 21st century slavery.” West responds to the media response.
Posted: 9:28 AM An appeals court has ruled that Orlando's red-light camera ordinance conflicts with state law, setting up a potential case for the Florida Supreme Court.
Posted: 9:02 AM Florida is both a model and a cautionary tale for other states grappling with violent crimes against homeless people, and it will play a lead role at a congressional hearing on the subject.
Posted: 8:49 AM With plans announced earlier this month for a new Airbus manufacturing plant in Mobile, Ala., Florida is hoping to cash in on its proximity and aeronautical experience.
Updated: 2:05 PM Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Jorge Pino said that the teen's arm was still inside the 11-foot alligator when it was hunted down and killed.
