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Phil AmmannFebruary 8, 2016

Can a poll have flawed methodologies and still be relatively “accurate?” Of course it can, much in the same way a dart can be close to its intended target even if the player throwing the dart does not use good form. It might be that way with the newly released Florida Southern College poll, which […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 8, 2016

In the days before the crucial New Hampshire presidential primary, Republican governors battle it out on the airwaves over their respective conservative bona fides. A new ad from Jeb Bush takes aim at fellow Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich for lacking a conservative record like Bush built during two terms as Florida’s executive-in-chief. The attack […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 7, 2016

It might surprise you to know that Florida has the highest rate of new HIV infections of any state in America. In addition, Miami-Dade and Broward counties are ranked first and second, respectively, among U.S. counties for that same, ugly, statistic. HIV/AIDS may have fallen from the headlines in recent years — and it certainly […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 7, 2016

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Court, lawmakers must overhaul death penalty The U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month invalidating Florida’s death penalty sentencing system gives the state an opportunity to end this outdated, arbitrary and ineffective punishment. But this is Florida, and lawmakers are tinkering with the […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 5, 2016

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie doubts the future of New Hampshire’s primary if Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio take the three top spots Tuesday. The Republican presidential candidate, in an aggressive campaign throughout New Hampshire, warns voters about the three leading candidates because they have spent relatively little time in the state. As […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 4, 2016

First and foremost, I have serious concerns about fracking, especially in Florida. However, there are many misconceptions about HB 191 and what it actually does. It does not authorize fracking as the practice is currently allowed in Florida. Under current law it’s unregulated. This bill places serious restrictions on fracking in the state, including a […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 4, 2016

Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Rick Scott announced seven reappointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. All of the following are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Central Florida Regional Planning Council Scott began with an announcement of the reappointments of Hazel Sellers and Donna Howerton to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council, which serves […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 3, 2016

During his visit to the United States in September, Pope Francis told the American people that “climate change is a problem which can no longer be left to our future generation. When it comes to the care of our common home, we are living at a critical moment of history.” Nowhere does this message resonate […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 3, 2016

When I was training as a surgeon, HIV and AIDS had just come on the scene. I remember the widespread fear – not only in the public — but throughout the medical and particularly the surgical community. Fear replaced reason and was a barrier to care for patients with HIV/AIDS. It was important to me […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 3, 2016

Florida senators are divided over a proposal taking money out of the state park system for a pilot program to help reroute discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers and estuaries. LobbyTools reports on a meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, where Stuart Republican Joe Negron proposed amending the Senate […]

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Steve Vancore: Applying the salt shaker test to the Florida Southern College poll

In new ad, Jeb Bush blasts John Kasich over not-so-conservative record

Dr. Hansel Tookes: Legislature must pass syringe-exchange program

Roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Chris Christie warns NH primary could lose place if rivals finish at top

Danny Burgess: The truth about HB 191

Gov. Scott announces seven regulatory board reappointments

Russell L. Meyer: Leaders must make the moral choice on climate change

Dr. John Armstrong: Florida is committed to eliminating HIV/AIDS

Senators divided over using state park money to control Lake O discharges