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Florida No. 1 In Barring Ex-prisoners From Voting

Florida leads the nation by a wide margin in the number of felons who have served their sentences but cannot vote.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, Florida Government, Prison, Rick Scott, US Governors

Sat May 18, 2013

CBS 47

Florida No. 1 in barring ex-prisoners from voting

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Florida leads the nation by a wide margin in the number of felons who have served their sentences but cannot vote.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, Florida Government, West Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach, FL

Fri May 17, 2013

Earthweek

Citrus Greening in Florida

"This year was a real kick in the gut. It is now everywhere and it's just as bad as the doomsayers said it would be." - Adam Putnam, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Agriculture, Science, Life, Fruits, Food

Wed May 15, 2013

The Miami Herald

5 things to know in Florida for May 15

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco say four people have been arrested on charges of selling synthetic marijuana - also called "spice" - at three businesses.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Florida, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida Government, Jensen Beach, FL, Rick Scott, US Governors, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

The Miami Herald

Adam Putnam quietly launches re-election campaign

Putnam, a former member of Congress, last month quietly opened a campaign account for the 2014 election.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Republican, Healthcare Law, Law

Mon May 13, 2013

Financial News & Daily Record

Removal of ethanol from gas, nuclear construction costs top 2013 energy legislation

After a 2012 focused on major long-term energy issues, the Legislature retreated a bit from high-profile energy legislation this year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, Florida Government, Rick Scott, US Governors, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Capital Soup

Scott Administrative Schedule for Monday, May 13, 2013

M&E VICTORY TOUR Location: Pelican Wire, Inc. Address: 3650 Shaw Boulevard Naples, FL Sachs Media Group this week released its annual Capitol Press Corps Guide, the resource to find and connect with reporters who cover Florida from the capital city.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville, FL, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Naples, FL, Twitter

Sat May 11, 2013

Capital Soup

The Department of Children and Families Announces First-in-the-Nation Fraud Fighting Technology

The Department of Children and Families Announces First-in-the-Nation Fraud Fighting Technology Secretary Wilkins Rolls Out Public Assistance Fraud Initiatives TALLAHASSEE-Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins will announce the department's new, groundbreaking public assistance fraud fighting initiatives.

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Related Topix: Tallahassee, FL, US Politics, Florida, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Twitter

Sunshine State News

Florida Rolls Out Red Carpet for Natural-Gas Industry

Florida's state lawmakers love natural gas. The alternative fuel emits less pollution while costing less than gasoline, making potential environmental and economic benefits too much to ignore.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, Florida Government, Natural Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Rick Scott, US Governors

Fri May 10, 2013

Capital Soup

Scott Administrative Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, 2013

Sachs Media Group this week released its annual Capitol Press Corps Guide, the resource to find and connect with reporters who cover Florida from the capital city.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Twitter

Capital Soup

Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort Debuts Special Ticket Prices for Florida Teachers

To thank educators for their contributions to the lives of Florida students, Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando - in partnership with the Florida Education Foundation - is offering special discounted tickets to performances from May 24 - July 7, 2013.

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Related Topix: US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Florida, us Travel, North America Travel, Travel, Orlando Travel

Capital Soup

UF launches HiPerGator, the state's most powerful supercomputer

From the University of Florida News Desk http://www.news.ufl.edu newsdesk@ufl.edu 352-392-0186, fax 392-3358 101 Tigert Hall / Box 113075 Gainesville, FL 32611-3075 GAINESVILLE, Fla.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Science / Technology, High Performance Computing, Florida, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Sunshine State News

$9 Billion Florida Citrus Industry in Life or Death Struggle

Few Floridians outside the agriculture belt realize the state's $9 billion citrus industry -- responsible for 76,000 jobs -- is fighting for its life against a bacterial disease with no cure.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Bill Nelson, Florida, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida Government, Agriculture, Science, Miami, FL

Capital Soup

Rep. Katie Edwards Hails Passage of Florida Elections Law

Following last week's final vote on Florida's omnibus elections bill, state Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Florida, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida Government, Rick Scott, US Governors

Thu May 09, 2013

Capital Soup

Five arrested for dealing in stolen property

Law enforcement officers with multiple agencies arrested five people for their alleged involvement in an organized theft ring.

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Related Topix: Green Cove Springs, FL, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, Clay County, FL

Capital Soup

Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Children and Families, and...

Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Health, to Launch New Initiative Involving Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Health, to Launch New Initiative Involving Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns TALLAHASSEE, Fla.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tallahassee, FL, Tampa, FL, Twitter

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Tallahassee man arrested for child pornography

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement Tallahassee Regional Operations Center Cyber Crime Unit arrested George Klaus Reykowski, 45, of Tallahassee, Fla., for 23 counts of possession of child pornography.

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Capital Soup

Integrity Florida Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors

Bonnie served as the first executive director of the Judicial Campaign Ethics Center of the New York State Unified Court System, which provides ethics advice to judicial candidates and develops the Judicial Voters Guide.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, University of South Florida, Sarasota, FL, Harvard University, Non-Profit

Capital Soup

DCF Secretary David Wilkins to Testify before Congress on...

DCF Secretary David Wilkins to Testify before Congress on Trailblazing Reforms Coming to Florida's Foster Care System Wilkins Takes "Letting Kids Be Kids" Message to Washington, Talks Common Sense Foster Care Reforms with U.S. House Members Washington D.C. - Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins and Florida's Advocate for ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Florida, Florida Government, Family, Kids, Sarasota County, FL

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Coca-Cola Commits $2 Billion For Planting 25,000 Acres Of New Orange Groves In Florida

COLA COMMITS $2 BILLION FOR PLANTING 25,000 ACRES OF NEW ORANGE GROVES IN FLORIDA May 9, 2013 Source: Coca-Cola Company news release The future of Florida orange juice is looking brighter today.

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Related Topix: Beverages, CocaCola, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Life, Fruits, Food, Agriculture, Science