More than a few times on the campaign trail, Gov. Rick Scott made reference to marrying his high school sweetheart. So it comes as no surprise that the new governor has issued a proclamation declaring National Marriage Week in Florida, which ends Monday, Valentine’s Day.

The Florida AFL-CIO calls contemplated changes to the state's pension system "radical." It's long past time the union started being honest with its members.

Pension reform is coming to the public sector, just as it has to the private sector. As former New York City school chancellor Joel Klein wrote the other day:

With the newly elected Republican governors of Ohio and Wisconsin rejecting federal funds for high-speed rail projects, the Sunshine State looks to gain, as both Democrats and Republicans in the Florida congressional delegation are happy about the additional money.