Senate lets public records bill die
TALLAHASSEE -- A controversial state Senate proposal to let police and a single judge close court and police records on a case-by-case basis in the name of fighting terrorism never came up for a vote Monday.
Senator absent, but votes are cast
TALLAHASSEE -- Sen. Alex Diaz de la Portilla's absence from his duties Monday left his South Florida constituents with no representation, and history might never have known the difference.
Senate votes for delay in tax cut
TALLAHASSEE -- The Senate voted Monday to postpone for 18 months the next cut in a state tax on investments, a move that will leave an estimated $130-million in the treasury and avoid deeper budget cuts.
Bush brothers seek to shore up economic concern
President George W. Bush joins his brother in an Orlando rally to show support for those hit by the economic downturn.
