Environmental, government and business groups announced their support yesterday for Amendment 4, a measure on the November ballot that would create incentives to set aside land for conservation. Margie Menzel reports.

Florida's Chief Financial Officer took on Republican presidential candidate John McCain yesterday during a conference call organized by the Barack Obama campaign. Margie Menzel reports.

Florida’s food stamp program has gotten a 5.4-million-dollar check for having the most improved payment accuracy rate in the nation. Margie Menzel reports.

In response to the state’s financial woes, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink says Florida must draw more of its share of federal dollars. Margie Menzel has more.

House Speaker-designate Ray Sansom has named six members of his new leadership team. Margie Menzel has details..

Attorneys for two teens accused of beating homeless men in Broward County are requesting a change of venue. Margie Menzel reports.

Children in state care will improve despite budget cuts, pledged Florida’s chief justice and the new head of the child welfare system at the Dependency Summit in Orlando. Margie Menzel reports.

And event called “The Dependency Summit” kicked off yesterday in Orlando with a rousing speech by the recently-resigned Secretary of the Department of Children and Families, Bob Butterworth – who urged child welfare leaders to –quote “keep it going.” Florida Public Radio’s Margie Menzel reports.

Tropical Storm Fay has some benefit for those parts of Florida most affected by a long-running drought. Margie Menzel reports.

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty says so far, damage from Tropical Storm Fay has been minimal. Margie Menzel reports.