Senate approves secrecy measures
TALLAHASSEE -- On an unrecorded voice vote, the state Senate Thursday gave broad new powers to Senate President John McKay to close meetings on security and terrorism "at his sole discretion."
Senate passes measure to cap Bright Futures
No student would get more than $3,200 a year in scholarship aid under the legislation, which lacks support in the House.
Senate approves secrecy measures
TALLAHASSEE -- On an unrecorded voice vote, the state Senate Thursday gave broad new powers to Senate President John McKay to close meetings on security and terrorism "at his sole discretion."
Legislators have shaky budget deal
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida House and Senate tentatively agreed Thursday on $800-million in cuts in health care, education and juvenile justice programs, but chaos and bitterness over a tax break for investors left the budget in doubt.
Bo's Bridge firm says it was focus of inquiry
One of the state's most prominent engineering firms has acknowledged that it was the subject of federal investigation into illegal dumping at a controversial Panhandle toll bridge that it designed.
