A long drought and rampant fires across much of Florida threatened to snuff out Independence Day celebrations throughout the state. But steady rains in the past two weeks have eased fireworks bans in several counties.
By: Gray Rohrer
| Posted: January 20, 2011 3:55 AM
Gov. Rick Scott met formally with his Cabinet for the first time Wednesday, and all members appear intent on finding ways to cut spending by merging, consolidating or eliminating programs or agencies in their departments.
