More kids parents are enrolling their kids in Florida’s child insurance program. Yesterday Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink highlighted the need for the state to boost funding for the program. Lynn Hatter reports.

Some state officials say they’re fed up with the way Florida’s public schools are applying the so-called Zero Tolerance Policy – and they’re looking for ways to fix it…including possible new legislation that deals directly with the flaws and unintended consequences of the policy. Lynn Hatter reports.

The Department of Juvenile Justice kicked off its “Zero Tolerance summit” yesterday in Orlando. It’s trying to find ways to reduce the number of children entering the criminal justice system. As Lynn Hatter reports, those numbers are disproportionally affecting minority students.

The nation’s largest association for seniors is coming out against Amendment five. The Florida AARP says the proposal leaves too much uncertainty in how to make up the multi-billion dollar financial hole the state is expected to encounter if the measure passes. Lynn Hatter reports.

The number of children adopted in Florida is on the rise, and the Department of Children and Families says it broke a record this year. Lynn Hatter reports.

President Bush signed a measure into law yesterday to address foreclosures and the nation’s troubled mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie Mac…and Florida is slated to receive some of the financial aid. But not everyone believes the legislation will live up to its expectations. And some say it’s just smoke and mirrors. Lynn Hatter reports.

After a year and a half as secretary of Florida’s Department of Children and Families Bob Butterworth is resigning. Lynn Hatter reports.

Florida Republican Senator Mel Martinez is bringing Medicare fraud to the nation’s attention. He’s filing legislation that would try to curb fraud in the system. Lynn Hatter reports.

Homeowners can get free energy inspections from their utility companies. But as Lynn Hatter reports, making a home more energy efficient doesn’t have to break the bank- it can be as simple as doing some gardening.

Last year more than 500 motorcyclists died - and about 9-thousand were injured - in accidents on Florida’s highways. Officials with the state’s Department of Highway Safety say they want those numbers to drop. They’ve introduced a new campaign to try to make drivers more aware of cyclists on the road. Lynn Hatter reports.