The minimum wage across Florida goes up 42 cents Thursday, from $6.79 per hour to $7.21 per hour. It's the largest jump since the state established a minimum wage in 2005 and tied annual increases to the consumer price index. ...more

December 30, 2008

The minimum wage across the state goes up 42 cents Thursday, from $6.79 per hour to $7.21 per hour, thanks to a constitutional amendment Floridians approved in 2004 that created a statewide minimum wage. ...more

December 29, 2008

HOLIDAY -- When the sun goes down, some mischief-makers seem to mistake Anclote Gulf Park for party central. So authorities have been cracking down on violations at the gulf-front park at 2305 Baillies Bluff Road. ...more

August 2, 2008

SEBRING — The Highlands County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies in the county and the state, will be warning and ticketing motorists who break the the Move Over Law. The week-long enforcement is scheduled for June 23 through June 29, Sheriff Susan Benton announced in a press release. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is coordinating it, and Florida Highway Patrol troopers also will be involved. ...more

June 19, 2008

A friend in Georgia contacted me a few weeks ago, asking me to recommend a lecturer whose program tape she could buy for her local genealogical society meeting. Her plan was to play the tape and have members participate in a discussion on the topic. ...more

February 10, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he wants three trial lawyers to review documents for a possible class-action lawsuit against property insurers, alleging that the industry hasn't passed on savings to consumers as required by a new Florida law. ...more

December 20, 2007

The University of Florida student stunned by a police Taser and arrested after his fervent, videotaped outburst at an event with Sen. John Kerry won't go to court if he stays out of trouble during 18 months of probation, prosecutors said Tuesday. ...more

October 31, 2007