Author: William Patrick

After almost two years of battling local regulators, a small Hobe Sound, Fla. business is finally in the clear. Martin County officials have decided they will not […]

A leading consumer protection group is praising Florida’s transparency in regard to spending. But when it comes to other areas of government business, dark clouds are gathering […]

Florida’s most deliberative legislative body is getting richer. The combined net worth of the Florida Senate’s 40 members was nearly $144 million, a Watchdog analysis of financial disclosures […]

Office Depot is packing up its corporate bags and shipping out of the Sunshine State, but not before scoring millions in state and local taxpayer incentives. The […]

While Floridians celebrated New Year’s Eve, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security slipped a last-minute firecracker of a press release in which it acknowledged massive government waste […]

It’s the holiday season, and for those fortunate enough to take some time off of work, it’s an opportunity to rest, relax and spend time with loved […]

Since 2009, Florida’s most able-bodied recipients of government food assistance have been exempt from work requirements. The “temporary” waiver will continue in 2015, according to the U.S. […]

Charlotte’s Web isn’t just an adorable children’s classic. It’s also the name of a compassionate medical marijuana law passed by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature earlier this year that’s […]

State regulators took on a third generation family-owned dairy farm in one of Florida’s smallest counties and gave it an offer the owners had to refuse: call […]

Long lines, late results and a reputation for narrow margins of victory — there’s no place like Florida during election season. With the high-profile governor’s race safely in […]

About 11 p.m. Tuesday night, a Twitter account called “Charlie Crist’s Fan” messaged Gov. Rick Scott, asking for a job. “Hey @ScottforFlorida, you looking for someone to […]

Hundreds of special needs students finally have access to an innovative scholarship program offering educational services outside of public schools. It’s a school choice option for which […]