FEATURED
STORIES
Rubio Is Losing Support Among Republican Voters
By Micah Cohen
New York Times
Until recently, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida had occupied something of a sweet spot in Republican politics: a favorite of the Tea Party but also trusted by the establishment wing of the G.O.P.
Charlie Crist's political memoir to explain why he left GOP
By Adam C. Smith
Tampa Bay Times
Charlie Crist is taking his message of political redemption and evolution from the Democratic club circuit to your local bookstore.
Dems slam Scott's go-slow approach in LG search
By Michael Van Sickler
Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau
The Florida Democratic Party said Tuesday Gov. Rick Scott is dragging his feet in finding the state’s next lieutenant governor.
Gov. Scott slow to scrutinize special taxing districts
By Steve Bousquet
Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau
Gov. Rick Scott sounded determined a year and a half ago when he demanded a thorough review of obscure special taxing districts that have the power to "tax, spend and incur debt at the expense of Florida taxpayers."
Tax question dodge: Unlike colleagues, Scott avoids Internet sales tax debate
By Gray Rohrer
Florida Current
Republican governors in several states are lining up in favor of a federal Internet sales tax bill, but Florida Gov. Rick Scott prefers to stay clear of an issue that splits the GOP as he gears up for re-election.
FLORIDA
POLITICS
Rubio Considers Abortion Bill to Secure Conservative Bona Fides
By Ashley Lopez
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting
Sen. Marco Rubio, who has gained some enemies on the far-right of the GOP due to his push for immigration reform, is considering introducing a bill that would ban some abortions in order to shore up his support among conservatives.
Florida Accidentally Banned All Computers, Smart Phones In The State Through Internet Cafe Ban: Lawsuit
Staff Report
Huffington Post
When Florida lawmakers recently voted to ban all Internet cafes, they worded the bill so poorly that they effectively outlawed every computer in the state, according to a recent lawsuit.
The Search Is On For Florida's Next Lieutenant Governor
By Sascha Cordner
WFSU Tallahassee
The search has now officially started for Governor Rick Scott’s next second-In-command.
Top GOP fundraiser, state committeeman, port chairman is slumlord
By Adam C. Smith
Tampa Bay Times
William A. "Hoe" Brown, chairman of the Tampa Port Authority and prominent Republican fundraiser, has been running an illegal rental property that Tampa's code enforcement director calls "deplorable" and "not fit for human habitation."
POLITICAL
RACES
Joe Garcia draws challenger Carlos Curbelo on day he posts big cash-haul
By Marc Caputo
Miami Herald
U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia has had the roughest of days for a congressional freshman: His former campaign team is under investigation for possible elections crimes and a bevy of Republicans is lining up to take him out.
Two GOP potential candidates won’t take on Rep. Murphy
Associated Press
Palm Beach Post
Two Republicans who talked with the National Republican Congressional Committee about running for the seat of Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter, have decided not to enter the race.
ENVIRONMENT
AND ENERGY
Tropical Storm Chantal remains threat to Florida
By Zac Anderson
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Tropical Storm Chantal remains a threat to Florida but forecasters can't predict with certainty where the storm will go as it moves north out of the Caribbean Sea Wednesday.
Florida PSC balks at federal order on regional electric transmission, seeks rehearing
By Bruce Ritchie
Florida Current
The Florida Public Service Commission is raising concerns about the implementation of a federal initiative that is designed to encourage regional planning for electricity transmission.
Solar Energy Payoff for Floridians
By Matt Horn
Capitol News Service
Floridians may finally get to take advantage of the vast amounts of sunshine to power their houses.
The cult origins of one of Florida's most dangerous invasive species
By Craig Pittman
Tampa Bay Times
Even as new residents come flooding into Florida every day, so do other things, and by that I mean invasive species.
LGBT
National same-sex marriage group doesn't have Florida on its radar for 2014 or 2016
By Anthony Man
South Florida Sun Sentinel
The group Freedom to Marry outlined its national strategy to advance same-sex marriage through 2016 on Tuesday.
Effects of Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Start Rippling Out Through Government
By Jeremy W. Peters
New York Times
The federal government is moving quickly to extend benefits like health care and life insurance to gay and lesbian married couples in response to the Supreme Court decision that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.
EDUCATION
Debt, Dread, and Deferment: The Student Loan Crisis
By Robert Lorei
WMNF Tampa
The student loan crisis continues to grow in America with students owing a little over a trillion dollars last year and interest rates increasing this month.
Flagler schools discuss extra budget cuts
By Annie Martin
Daytona Beach News Journal
The Flagler County school district has reduced its budget — including cutting classes — by an additional $1.1 million.
Orange schools reviewed atheist material, but not Bible
By Lauren Roth
Orlando Sentinel
Lawyers for Orange County Public Schools did not review the Bible before it was given out to high-school students but did review atheist materials before they were distributed, school officials said Monday.
Superintendent would support changing name of Forrest High School if community wanted it
By Khristopher J. Brooks
Florida Times-Union
Duval County Superintendent Nikolai Vitti would support re-naming Nathan B. Forrest High School, but only if the public brought forth the proposal.
JOBS,
BUDGET, AND ECONOMY
Florida still foreclosure capital
By Martha Brannigan
Miami Herald
Florida remains the top foreclosure state.
Business Leaders Welcome New State-Funding For Technology Startups
By Ryan Benk
WFSU Tallahassee
Business leaders gathered Tuesday to laud the ceremonial signing of a bill that tweaks an existing statute matching technology startups with in-state investors.
Workforce Central Florida still struggles in state rankings
By Jim Stratton
Orlando Sentinel
Workforce Central Florida is no longer considered a "high-risk" organization by state officials, but it continues to score poorly on monthly reviews that compare it with other jobs agencies across Florida.
HEALTH
AND SENIORS
Marketing begins for Fla.'s online health exchange
Associated Press
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A massive marketing campaign is underway with just three months left until residents start enrolling for health insurance through the new government exchange.
DOH Cancels Studies in Mid-Stream
By Bob LaMendola
Health News Florida
Medical researchers across Florida say they fear a state bureaucratic decision will strip them of up to $10 million in grants and prematurely shut down ongoing studies involving thousands of patients.
Who's Watching When You Look For Health Information Online?
By Scott Hensley
Health News Florida
When it comes to sensitive health information, government-run websites appear to do a better job protecting your privacy than many news and commercial sites.
IMMIGRATION,
CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Florida 'Dreamers' head to capital; Rubio faces more conservative criticism
By Alex Leary
Tampa Bay Times
About 60 immigration activists from Florida are headed to the nation's capital as part of a press for the House to take up reform legislation.
Pass immigration reform for Orange County and the nation
By Lorraine Tuliano and Homer Hartage
Orlando Sentinel
Last week, the U.S. Senate approved a comprehensive package of immigration reforms by a vote of 68-32, with both Florida senators, Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson, voting in favor of reform.
JUSTICE
AND THE COURTS
Defense winds down case at George Zimmerman trial
By Kyle Hightower
Associated Press
George Zimmerman's attorneys are finishing up their defense of the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin, though the judge first must rule on two requests by defense attorneys.
Execution of Miami killer Gore halted again
By David Ovale
Miami Herald
For the second time in less than three weeks, a court has stayed the execution of Miami killer Marshall Lee Gore, who was set to die by lethal injection Wednesday.
Florida Bar should protect rights, not judges
By Michael Mayo
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Do lawyers give up their First Amendment rights when they become members of the Florida Bar?
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