Lee Constantine

Spirit Splash – the annual dip in the campus reflecting pond by Knights fans – is among events leading off the University of Central Florida’s annual homecoming celebration. Homecoming highlights include a parade through campus Saturday pr...

TALLAHASSEE — The two incoming Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature plan to spend their first day on the job overriding a dozen bills and spending items vetoed by Gov. Charlie Crist last spring, which would be the first such rebukes...

The News Service of Florida Incoming Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos appointed longtime Sen. Evelyn Lynn of Ormond Beach and freshman Sens. Anitere Flores of Miami and David Simmons of Longwood to leadership positions in the chamber, which he...

TALLAHASSEE – A bill that would repeal a requirement — suspended by legislators last November — requiring spetic-tank inspections in Florida passed its first committee test Tuesday. HB 13 repeals language in SB 550, passed during the...

The House bill that would overturn last year's requirement that every septic tank in the state be inspected once every five years cleared another committee Thursday, putting it on track to go to the House floor as early as next week. HB 13, by Rep....

TALLAHASSEE — In 2005, there were 26 Republicans roosting over the 40-seat Florida Senate and Mike Haridopolos might have been the least pleased of the lot. He was the only Republican that then-President Tom Lee opted not to make a chairman of a...

Individual bills to repeal a septic tank inspection mandate to protect springs and lakes may have failed this year, but the inspections won’t be starting any time soon. Tucked inside a budget bill is language prohibiting the Department of Health...

A former professional football player, three state legislators and several current and former Public Service Commission employees are among 61 people who have applied for two open seats on the PSC, which regulates Florida utilities. The PSC Nominating...

The state is closer to filling two open seats on the Public Service Commission, which is responsible for ensuring your utility rates are affordable and the service is safe and reliable. The PSC nominating council –six legislators and six...

By Julie Patel, Tallahassee Bureau The Florida Senate on Tuesday refused to confirm two of Gov. Charlie Crist's appointees to the Public Service Commission. The Senate voted against confirming commissioners David Klement of Bradenton and Benjamin “...

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers limped across the finish line to close the 2010 legislative session last week, exiting a fractured political environment with some signature wins and bruised feelings. For members of the Central Florida delegation,...

By Keith Lang   The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The chairman of the committee that will help choose the replacements for ousted Public Service Commissioners David Klement and Benjamin “Steve” Stevens will be among the...