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FloridaDecides

  1. USDA wants to help farmers markets become able to take EBT cards: goo.gl/2mflT
  2. In announcing his bid, Lee says "Hillsborough County needs an experienced voice in Tallahassee who has delivered on conservative reforms."
  3. Former Senate President Tom Lee's announcing he'll run for Sen. Ronda Storms' just-opened seat.
  4. Budget cuts is forcing at least one county to slash court services: goo.gl/7wjby
  5. Take a look at our list of Memorial Day events throughout Central FL: goo.gl/073TU Know of an event not on the list? Let us know.
  6. LIVE from Tallahassee at 5:30 on @CFNews13: nat'l pol party cash infusions to their FL affiliates shed light on their campaign strategies.
  7. Just over half of third graders pass reading, math FCAT: goo.gl/cwye6
  8. From the 'Second Chance' ltr: "Trayvon Martin’s killing in Florida has focused public attention on the consequences of these reckless laws."
  9. New advocacy group 'Second Chance on Shoot First' sending letter to 4,000 legislators in 26 states urging repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' laws
  10. Pres. Obama announces trip to Central Florida: goo.gl/iGzLT
  11. Political Connections Sunday: Moving district lines means 2 GOP congressmen will face each other in a primary. DETAILS: goo.gl/CvRpO
  12. Today is Armed Forces Day. And Clermont celebrated by dedicated a new World War II museum: goo.gl/2yEvy
  13. Valencia College to freeze tuition rates for the fall: goo.gl/2P6Dn
  14. Former Rep. Dave Weldon from Brevard Co. to run for US Senate GOP nomination: goo.gl/4cOlb
  15. Half of FL's 9th & 10th graders failed the reading portion of the FCAT: goo.gl/Nd8mc See the numbers for where you live.
  16. Gov. Scott heralding decline in unemployment rate to 8.7%: "We are seeing positive trends of job creation by companies and employers."
  17. FAMU band member charged w/ felony hazing in Robert Champion's death pleads no contest in another hazing case: goo.gl/ik3lD
  18. Wounded Warrior Walk in Flagler County Saturday. Find out how you can participate: goo.gl/RGA4C
  19. Join the discussion: What drives a mother to kill her children? Talk to our experts: goo.gl/JEm51