TALLAHASSEE - People who go to a topless bar or pay for a personal escort service could help nursing home residents afford haircuts or movie tickets if lawmakers agree to an unusual new sales tax. ...more

February 5, 2008

The collision of a statewide campaign to cut property taxes with Florida's worst budget crunch in decades could give hospitals that treat the poor and uninsured a double dose of trouble next fiscal year. ...more

January 3, 2008

Facing a growing budget crunch, lawmakers are beginning to question a $70 million annual program that pays 10 percent bonuses to teachers who earn certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ...more

December 17, 2007

Facing concerns about security, a stack of late payment notices and a shortage of students, leaders for Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High this week discussed the pains that come with opening a new school. ...more

September 22, 2007