Florida

Jeb Bush in the Senate? Why That’s a Bad Idea

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - December 8, 2008

But the scion of another political family, Caroline Kennedy, would serve the nation well as a senator. more >>

Jeb Bush, the Outstanding Governor of This Decade, Should Run for Senate

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - December 5, 2008

Martinez's decision not to run for re-election opens the door for Bush. more >>

Judge in Miami Rules Florida Ban on Gay Adoption Unconstitutional

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 25, 2008

The ruling sets up a legal battle that could go all the way to the state's supreme court. more >>

Florida Governor Supports Tuition Hike

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - November 21, 2008

Charlie Crist has opposed a hike in the past, but the state's economy has put higher education in a bind. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Manny Diaz, Mayor of Miami

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - November 19, 2008

A son of Cuban immigrants, Diaz leads one of the nation's major multi-cultural cities more >>

Sarah Palin Gets Cold Reception in Sunshine State GOP Gathering

Nation & World - November 13, 2008

There was a hint of a chill in the air from her potential rivals for the 2012 White House race. more >>

Sex Scandal Fells Florida Democrat in Former Mark Foley District

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 4, 2008

Even a wave of Democratic voters cannot protect Tim Mahoney from defeat. more >>

In Florida, Glitches Leave Thousands of Unscanned Ballots Piling Up, Warns Watchdog

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - November 4, 2008

Nonpartisan group says that ballots are being stuffed into lockboxes and duffel bags. more >>

5 States to Watch in Tonight’s Election Results

Opinion - November 4, 2008

As the numbers come in tonight, here are the states that could determine the outcome of the election. more >>

Which Swing State Will Be This Year's Florida or Ohio?

Opinion - November 4, 2008

Will there be a single critical state in 2008? more >>

5 Battleground States Barack Obama Now Leads in That George W. Bush Won in 2004

Opinion - October 29, 2008

Obama is leading in several battleground states, some of which Bush solidly won in 2004. more >>

Obama Ran 240 Percent More Ads Than McCain Did in Florida

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - October 24, 2008

Despite all of his ads, his poll numbers have flattened. more >>

Bizarre Tactic Drives Worms Out of the Ground

Science - October 23, 2008

Florida's "worm grunters" mimick the same vibrations as the worm’s most serious predator. more >>

5 States Where Barack Obama Is Out-Advertising John McCain*

Opinion - October 15, 2008

Obama is outspending McCain by a margin of 8 to 1 in North Carolina. more >>

Credit Crisis Means States May Need Help From Federal Treasury

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 9, 2008

States are struggling to pay for day-to-day operations with the frozen credit markets. more >>

Barack Obama and John McCain Battle for Florida Voters

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 6, 2008

This swing state could make the difference in the presidential race. more >>

The Wall Street Bailout and Caylee Anthony—Ann Coulter Sees the Connection but I Don’t

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - October 6, 2008

Another trip into the inexplicable mind of Ann Coulter. more >>

Best Healthy Places to Retire: Punta Gorda, Florida

By David LaGesse - Money & Business - September 18, 2008

Four years after Hurricane Charley struck, this waterfront gem is now better than ever. more >>

A Warning for Boomers Looking for Work

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - September 2, 2008

Beware job search firms who require hefty upfront payments. more >>

Will Deadly Pythons Spread Beyond Florida?

Science - August 13, 2008

A study earlier this year says yes. A new one says no. more >>

County Has a 42-Year Supply of Vacant Lots

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - August 1, 2008

It may be more than four decades before one Florida county works off its excess inventory. more >>

Who Really Pays for Paid Sick Leave?

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - July 28, 2008

A new study shows that workers aren't staying home when they're sick, in part because they aren't paid. more >>

SunPower to Build Biggest PV Plant in U.S.

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money & Business - July 10, 2008

SunPower announced today it would build two solar photovoltaic plants for Florida Power & Light. more >>

Another State—Florida—Sues Countrywide

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - July 2, 2008

More troubles for the already-troubled mortgage lender... more >>

Foreclosures a Boon to Marijuana Farmers

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 26, 2008

This time, it's a foreclosed home in Florida where pot plants are reportedly grown. more >>