Florida voters overwhelming supported a proposed constitutional amendment cutting property taxes. But as James Call reports, Amendment one supporters say, now the hard work begins.

Florida Gulf Coast University will soon offer courses for elections officials all over the state. It was a program many Supervisors of Elections called for to better prepare themselves and their staffs for future elections. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

There’s a new man at the helm of Florida’s troubled State Board of Administration. That's a constitutional entity of Florida state government that manages the state’s 30 investment funds. Tom Flanigan reports that he - and the private company brought in to help rebuild confidence in the multi-billion dollar investment pool - have a big job ahead of them…

Governor Charlie Crist threw a holiday party at the mansion he calls “The Peoples’ House” Monday night. Tom Flanigan reports.

A former president of the Florida Association of Counties says state officials need to do a better job of keeping local governments informed about investments. As James Call reports a state fund used by cities and counties is holding millions of dollars of junk bonds.

Florida agriculture inspectors have launched a statewide sweep of pet stores. Florida Public Radio’s Trimmel Gomes has more…

Charlotte County Commissioners are rolling back impact fees to 1998 levels. It's a move calculated to spur the county's sluggish building industry. WGCU's Valerie Alker reports.

A simpler, leaner property tax cutting plan will go before voters in January. The Florida House passed the plan last night by a 97 to 18 margin.
But as James Call reports, many House members say they are upset about the amount of the cut and the process that eventually produced it.

Florida lawmakers are trying to stop a special session on property tax relief from going off track. As James Call reports legislative leaders are rethinking how to get a constitutional amendment on the January ballot.

The Florida Legislature placed property tax reform on a fast track Monday. As James Call reports, leading lawmakers want to debate and pass a proposal by the end of the week.