Today is the tenth anniversary of the death of former Governor Lawton Chiles, whose signature issue was the well-being of children.  As Margie Menzel reports, this week Chiles' family and a statewide network of advocates decried the state of Florida's children and called for change.

Ave Maria University is getting serious about reducing food waste in its cafeteria. Margie Menzel reports.

During the tenth Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony at the Capitol Monday Governor Charlie Crist signed a bill bolstering the state’s ability to locate endangered missing adults. Margie Menzel reports.

A new Mason-Dixon poll shows Republican John McCain with a 46-to-45 percent lead in Florida over Democrat Barack Obama. Margie Menzel has more.

Is Medicaid reform working in Florida? A study out Wednesday by Georgetown
University’s Health Policy Institute is discouraging, but the state’s Medicaid
director says it’s too soon to tell. Margie Menzel reports.

Mental health advocates held a candlelight vigil atop the state capital yesterday to honor those struggling with mental illness – and the loved ones who support them. Margie Menzel reports.

Governor Charlie Crist signed an executive order Thursday allowing the sale of 571-million dollars in state-backed bonds to boost Florida's struggling housing market. Margie Menzel reports.

Some nursing home-bound Medicaid recipients in Florida say they want out – and they're hoping a lawsuit will open the right doors. Margie Menzel reports.

October 6th is the last day to register to vote for the November 4th general election. But for ex-felons entitled to have their rights restored, the impact of budget cuts on the Florida Parole Commission may mean they’ll miss the deadline. Margie Menzel reports.

The Florida Parole Commission says it’s overwhelmed with restoration of rights cases. Now it has established a Web site where ex-offenders can check to see if they’ll be able to vote in November’s presidential election. Margie Menzel reports.