The governor delivered his state of the state address Tuesday before a joint session of the House and Senate. The speech also marks the official start of Florida’s legislative session.
News-Press political reporter, Betty Parker, told WGCU’s Ryan Warner that the address offered few—if any— real surprises. (AUDIO)

A new Department of Homeland Security program has been overwhelmingly successful in catching sexual predators, many in Florida. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers applauded the program and promised continued support. Benjamin Shaw reports from our Capitol Hill Bureau. (AUDIO)

Three candidates in favor of several amendments were elected to the Sanibel City Council Tuesday. And those amendments, limiting the island’s development, also passed. Wendy Humphrey reports. (AUDIO)

If someone wants to buy a house today for a million dollars… why would they wait six months from now to buy it for a million and a half? That’s the general idea behind a bill from State Senator Burt Saunders, a Naples Republican. Ryan Warner has more. (AUDIO)