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In early November, Democratic representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida accused House Republicans of giving women "back-of-the-hand treatment" during a parliamentary dust-up over a health care debate.
A bill that would clear the way for commuter and transit rail systems, which may in turn attract federal stimulus money to also build a high-speed line, sped to Gov. Charlie Crist's desk Tuesday. The measure was the sole subject of a six-day special session... High-speed rail - Rail transport - Business - Rail - Transportation and Logistics
By Joe Callahan Staff writer Lawton "Bud" Chiles III continued his walk across Florida on Tuesday as part of his "Worst to First" campaign to highlight children's issues such as education, health care and juvenile justice.
Florida State University on Tuesday picked a former student as its new president. The school's trustees voted unanimously to hire Eric J. Barron to succeed T.K. Wetherell as the university's 14th president.
Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:09 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:09 a.m. TALLAHASSEE - Legislation that would clear the way for creating a commuter rail system in central Florida zipped through the House on Monday, but it was headed for an uncertain fate in the Senate.
Senate Republicans on Tuesday, fresh from a victory in passing the bill promoting commuter rail in South and Central Florida, tapped Indialantic lawmaker Mike Haridopolos to succeed Sen. Jeff Atwater as the chamber's leader.
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER H-T Capital Bureau If rail travel is to help define a new era of transportation in Florida, a bill that finally cleared the Legislature on Tuesday will likely go down as a defining moment.
In this Dec. 5, 2009, photo Alabama defensive back Rod Woodson (18), linebacker Jonathan Atchison, center, and defensive lineman Darrington Sentimore (94) celebrate after their 32-13 win over Florida in the NCAA college football SEC championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Associated Press - December 7, 2009 10:44 AM ET TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida House has passed a bill that would clear the way for the proposed SunRail commuter system in central...
Tri-Rail trains will keep chugging through South Florida.
(AP:TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) The Florida House is set to vote on a bill that would clear the way for the proposed SunRail commuter system in central Florida.
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