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Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2017

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in some cases, one word can be just plain wrong. Case in point is recent reporting on high bacteria levels in Treasure Coast beaches, particularly a story featured on the front page of Thursday’s Stuart News, also featured prominently in TCPalm.com. “Brevard is the only local […]

Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2017

The Florida Transportation Builders’ Association has tapped former Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad to take over for current President Bob Burleson at the beginning of 2019. The FTBA board of directors picked Prasad as the association’s next president in a unanimous vote Friday. Prasad will begin at FTBA as president-designate on December 1, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

Senate General Counsel Dawn Roberts is recusing herself from the sexual harassment investigation of budget chief Jack Latvala, citing years of a professional relationship with the Clearwater Republican Senate President Joe Negron ordered an investigation Friday evening into allegations published by POLITICO Florida that Latvala sexually harassed or groped six unnamed women staffers and Senate […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

Dear Senator Latvala: Undoubtedly if I could not sleep last night, I am sure you could not either. What kept turning over in my head is the possibility that I may have witnessed your last speech as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee/candidate for Governor. Your remarks to the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists were […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

After a puppy was beaten to death in Volusia County earlier this year, the fight to give animal abusers harsher penalties is gaining momentum at the state Capitol. And if passed, those who are convicted could be banned from owning or contacting animals. It all began in April when neighbors heard a racket coming from […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

While Gov. Rick Scott is saying there’s plenty of money for next year’s state budget, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jack Latvala is far less sanguine. Latvala, also a GOP candidate for Governor, spoke to the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists (FAPL) annual conference in Orlando Friday, where he said it was going to be a very […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

GOP launches tax bill; Brazile whacks Hillary, Obama, Wasserman Schultz The horrible tragedy of the terrorist attack Tuesday in New York City rightfully focused the nation’s attention on public safety. We are being forced to come to grips that while walking on any public sidewalk, we are potential targets of a lunatic who hates our […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

Jennifer Webb will try again to win a seat in the Florida House. And this time, she probably has a better chance of winning. The Democrat filed Friday to run again in House District 69, which is currently occupied by Kathleen Peters. The South Pasadena Republican defeated Webb in 2016. “I’m excited to launch our […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

In the eyes of Jack Latvala, recent accusations of rampant sexual harassment in the Florida Senate are becoming more like a witch hunt than real news. On Thursday, the Senate budget chief offered a sharp retort to POLITICO Florida reporter Alexandra Glorioso over the suggestions he acted improperly with a female lobbyist, despite an affidavit […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Our apologies to the family of the late Rep. Frank Attkison, whom we mistakenly wished a happy birthday in Thursday’s Sunburn. We regret the error. — Back in September, I wrote this about House […]

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A sign that reads, Gaza Solidarity Encampment, is seen during the Pro-Palestinians protest at the Columbia University campus in New York, Monday April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

TCPalm shows poor editorial judgment with ‘algae’ photo

Personnel Note: Ananth Prasad named President-Designate of FTBA

Senate Counsel to recuse from Jack Latvala investigation, calls for 3rd party

Advice for Jack Latvala

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Seeking justice for puppies

Jack Latvala paints bleak budget picture at lobbyist conference

The Delegation for 11.3.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Jennifer Webb will run again for House District 69

Jack Latvala slams POLITICO reporting as ‘fake news’

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.3.17