Scott wants to give $2,500 raise to Fla. teachers
OCOEE, Fla. (AP) _ Gov. Rick Scott, who just two years ago signed off on a large cut to school funding, now wants to give …
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Sources: NCAA reviews allegations against Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that the NCAA is scheduling meetings to discuss allegations …
Homeowners: No to warehouses
NORTH DADE – Longtime homeowners in a quiet community of unincorporated North Central Miami-Dade County are locked in battle with well-monied developers for what they …
Sen. Scott plays up his roots, downplays his race
COLUMBIA, S.C. — To U.S. Rep. Tim Scott, keeping his modest upbringing in the front of his mind has helped guide his swift ascent in …
Former SC Gov. Sanford eyes US House bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who left public life two years ago after mysteriously disappearing to visit his then-mistress in …
Florida’s Crist may run again; GOP says its ready
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Now that former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is a Democrat, pretty much everyone in Florida’s political world expects him to seek …
Gov. Haley to consider replacement for DeMint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint’s resignation gives Gov. Nikki Haley authority to choose South Carolina’s next senator, and the only indication she’s …
Trouble not over for Jesse Jackson Jr.
CHICAGO (AP) — Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from Congress might end his once-promising political career but it doesn’t mark the end of troubles for the …
Top Republicans say Romney didn’t offer specifics
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Top Republicans meeting for the first time since Election Day say the party lost its bid to unseat President Barack Obama …
Ex-GOP chair claims prostitutes were at 2009 fundraiser
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ A key figure in the prosecution of former Republican Party of Florida chairman Jim Greer said he witnessed prostitutes at a …