Darryl Rouson

Voters will decide on three constitutional amendments, including two that would provide property-tax breaks and a third that will decide on the future of the Constitution Revision Commission.

Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, compared conditions in the industry to having “Stage 4 cancer and failing” but that the proposals were like treating “Stage 1 cancer.”

The Senate could vote Wednesday to approve the plan, which could reduce the number of seats held by Black Democrats.

Recruiters have complained about the difficulty in getting sitting presidents to apply for jobs elsewhere.

It comes amid rising cases of harassment among elected leaders, including one in which a group used foul language and coughed in the face of a Broward County school board member.

Grandparents currently may be awarded visitation rights under very limited circumstances, such as when both parents are deceased.

State Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, said “too many have died and have not been made whole."

For a moment it looked like a major shift was underway in Florida agriculture, as more local produce was consumed locally. It didn't completely pan out but hopes remain high.

As Ruth and Phil Markel continue to grieve the death of their son, their loss has continued to grow. It’s been five years since the Markels have seen their grandsons.

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority may disappear next year if a bill proposed by a local legislator passes.

The bill (SB 288), filed by Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, would create a certification process for victims of abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee.

Members of the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation met Friday in St. Petersburg to give a heads-up on what their priorities will be during the upcoming…