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Peter SchorschOctober 26, 2017

If there a single innovation today with the potential to affect every aspect of the way we work and live, it is the “Internet of Things” (IoT). With broadband internet now widely available, decreasing costs to connect and more devices having Wi-Fi capabilities and sensors, IoT could be one of the biggest disruption technologies of the […]

Peter SchorschOctober 26, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. The history of technology is replete with name changes: What began as “BackRub” is now Google, for example, and “Confinity” is now better known as PayPal. Add another to that list, as the Florida […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

Sixty Days — A prime-time read of what’s going down for Florida’s 2018 Legislative Session. The Last 24 Gov. Rick Scott is opening a front in the 2018 ad war against likely Senate opponent Bill Nelson by making a nearly $2 million ad buy. House Speaker Richard Corcoran beefed up his social media presence and […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

You knew it would come to this. At some point in the titanic contest between Rick Kriseman and Rick Baker, the race would pivot from a wonky debate about budgets, sewers, and staffing to a bare-knuckled fight for not just who will occupy the mayor’s office, but the future of St. Petersburg. On Wednesday, Baker’s […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

With an explosive growth in technology, the world is now at our fingertips. Celebrating this innovation revolution is the 2017 Future of Internet & Television Conference — FITConFL – which spotlights many of key internet and TV industry players, a group that includes American veterans. The three-day conference in Miami showcases top the cable industry’s thought […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran may not be saying whether he is running for Florida governor. But with some high-profile personnel, a new website and more assertive online presence — as the old Magic 8-Ball says — all signs point to yes. While the Land O’Lakes Republican is reluctant to telegraph political intentions, holding back from […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

The history of technology is replete with name changes: What began as “BackRub” is now Google, for example, and “Confinity” is now better known as PayPal. Add another to that list, as the Florida Cable Telecommunications Association (FCTA) will now be known as Florida Internet & Television (FIT). Brad Swanson, the group’s president and CEO, […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

Cable industry leaders, technicians and policy experts will come together this week for a glimpse of what’s to come at the Future of Internet and Television Conference, known as FITConFL. The summit, which kicks off Wednesday, will be presented by the Florida Cable Telecommunications Association (FCTA) and Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, South Florida Chapter. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Good morning from Miami where The Future of Internet and Television Conference, or FITConFL, kicks off today. We’ll have more on that below, but let’s start the day with two scoops we tracked down overnight. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 24, 2017

Sixty Days — A prime-time read of what’s going down for Florida’s 2018 Legislative Session. The Last 24 Former lawmaker and current candidate David Rivera showed up at Bill Galvano’s designation ceremony—despite being sought by U.S. marshals so they can serve him with a Federal Election Commission lawsuit tied to a campaign finance conspiracy. Texting […]

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FITConFL examines future impact of ‘Internet of Things’

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 10.26.17

Sixty Days for 10.25.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

How Rick Baker’s Kevin King ad explains everything you need to know about St. Pete mayoral race

FITConFL spotlights contributions of veterans to TV, internet industry

With website, social media, all signs point to Richard Corcoran running for governor

With new branding, Florida Internet & Television renews vision of innovation

Florida Internet & Television looks to future innovations at industry summit

Sunburn for 10.25.17 – Richard Corcoran’s new website; Sean Shaw’s possible plans; Jack Latvala still kicking it off; Carlos Trujillo’s possible new gig; Sweeny baby!

Sixty Days for 10.24.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session