The Marianna Fire Department got word Wednesday that it will soon receive a brand new fire engine and rescue truck.

TAMPA — High-speed rail looked dead four years ago, but backers of the proposal say it’s being resuscitated now thanks to the recently approved federal stimulus package.

WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed an economic recovery package, state officials are scrambling to figure out how to spend the expected windfall on roads, schools, health care for the poor and other needs.

WASHINGTON – Florida’s senators on Friday wrote to Education Secretary Arne Duncan asking for swift help so the state may qualify for the $2.7 billion it would get from a key funding category of the stimulus bill.

WASHINGTON — Although many details remained unclear, early estimates are that Florida could get at least $10 billion from the $789 billion economic stimulus package passed today by the House 246-183. The Senate is to vote later today.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Charlie Crist said Thursday that he was still pleased with a compromise federal stimulus plan although Florida likely will get less money than anticipated.

Moving with lightning speed, key lawmakers announced agreement Wednesday on a $789 billion economic stimulus measure designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the bill within days.

WASHINGTON — Cash-strapped Florida could lose out on millions of dollars if Congress’ final version of a massive economic stimulus bill ends up reflecting the $838 billion Senate bill passed Tuesday, rather than one the House approved last week.

FORT MYERS — President Barack Obama hailed the Senate’s passage of a massive economic rescue plan on Tuesday but warned that there’s more work to do as lawmakers begin difficult talks on a final deal.