Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson says more drilling off the Florida coast will clash with military operations. Sara Sciammacco reports from Capitol Hill.

A premise behind the school-choice movement is that the marketplace can do a better than government in educating children. Award-winning ABC Journalist John Stossel spoke to that effect Thursday night at the Excellence in Education Summit in Orlando. Lynn Hatter reports.

Foreclosures aren’t just affecting homeowners these days. Renters are also facing homelessness because foreclosures as well. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.

A new poll finds that “independent” voters in Florida
Generally do “not” support the idea of Barack Obama choosing Hillary Clinton as his running mate. As David Pitman reports the poll also sheds light on how age and race may play into the November election.

In an effort to offset a major state revenue deficit in the coming fiscal year, Governor Charlie Crist has signed the “Fee Bill” which will dramatically increase the cost of access to the court system. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was written to provide equal opportunity for people with Disabilities. Part of the federal Act ensures equal access to government. But as Trimmel Gomes reports, Florida’s own Capital building is not leading by example.

Water Managers have begun the cumbersome process of removing between four and five thousand tires dumped onto Kreamer Island in Lake Okeechobee. When the tires were left there, and who’s responsible remains a mystery. WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Florida’s former Governor Jeb Bush will be back in the public spotlight this week. He’s headlining the Education Summit on School Choice in Orlando. Bush says he’s not campaigning for office, but for education. And his former Education Policy Advisor Patricia Leveque has played a big role in getting School-choice back in the spotlight. Lynn Hatter reports.

A rail system that connects cities around Florida is up for consideration again in Tallahassee. Gina Jordan tells us the plan, first drawn up in 1999, is getting a second look.

The Secretary of the state Department of Corrections says Florida can no longer afford to imprison people at its current pace... Margie Menzel reports.