State lawmakers agreed Wednesday to transfer more than $21 million from state trust funds to shore up adoption, foster care and child protection programs that were casualties this spring of the state's budget crisis. ...more

June 19, 2008

Even if Congress lifts the federal ban on offshore drilling, oil companies might have a hard time persuading Florida's Legislature to allow their rigs along the state's coastline. ...more

June 19, 2008

As predicted, state tax collections for the month of April were down - way down. ...more

May 22, 2008

As a jury listened to a 911 tape play the last minutes of George Stewart's life, his family and friends cried in the front row of the courtroom. ...more

May 21, 2008

Timothy Craig Blackwelder is charged with murder, burglary of a dwelling with assault and violating a domestic violence injunction. If Blackwelder is found guilty of the murder charge, he will receive a mandatory life sentence. ...more

May 20, 2008

The state lawmakers who represent Hernando County are coming to town Friday to hear the concerns and wish lists of their constituents. ...more

January 16, 2008

State says don't expect much in lean times. ...more

January 15, 2008

Florida's budget could shrink by about $1.1 billion and college students may pay higher tuition because of legislation passed Friday in response to a shortfall in tax revenue blamed mainly on a housing slump. ...more

October 13, 2007

State senate leaders have agreed to adopt a plan to link college and university tuition increases annually to the rate of inflation, signaling a willingness by lawmakers to give up some power to set student costs. ...more

October 10, 2007

House and Senate budget leaders Monday finalized an agreement to cut about $1.l billion in state spending. The two legislative chambers will vote on it Friday in what should be a mere formality. ...more

October 9, 2007