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Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

While speculation hums along on the membership on the Constitution Revision Commission, there’s been not much buzz on who will be its executive director. But there’s been quite a bit of interest in the Capitol, at least on the south side of the Plaza level, to put it back in the hands of an old pro: Billy […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

Messages about America, inclusiveness — and, yes, even “four years of awful hair” — kept bubbling up in Super Bowl 51 ads from Airbnb, the NFL and a line of personal care products. But there was still plenty of escapism and light humor for those who weren’t into the politics. As the New England Patriots […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. TOM BRADY LEADS BIGGEST COMEBACK, PATRIOTS WIN 34-28 IN OT via Barry Wilner of the Associated Press – Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports, let alone Super Bowl history, lifting New […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2017

A horsemen’s group is out of business for now in Florida after an administrative law judge’s decision in a battle over representation at Hialeah Park. A final order out earlier this week ruled against the Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association (FQHRA), which had represented horsemen at the South Florida track. The case is about “who […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2017

Jesse Panuccio, the former head of the state’s jobs agency, is taking a job with President Donald Trump‘s administration at the Department of Justice, according to sources familiar with the hire. Panuccio, reached as he was boarding a plane to Washington, D.C., declined comment. However, a third source, close to Panuccio and the Trump administration, says that Panuccio will […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2017

The Big Payback: For locals, SaintPetersBlog buried the lede of this story: Ballard Partners is opening an office in Washington, D.C. And Jacksonville managing partner Susie Wiles, one of Jacksonville’s leading political strategists, will be there at least part-time, providing clients with what she calls “critical access to the happenings at the federal level.” The political […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2017

In these troubled times, Jack Latvala‘s word is about as solid as it gets. It’s not “my word as a Biden,” but it’s certainly stronger than “My word, it’s stronger than oak,” from the movie Jerry Maguire. So I believe him when he tells me that he doesn’t know who leaked to the Tampa Bay Times‘ Steve Bousquet details […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. THERE’S NO REST FOR THE (CONFERENCE) WEARY Florida politicos hoping to kick off Super Bowl weekend early are out of luck with dueling conferences — nay, a trio of summits — happening […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2017

When a drunken driver nearly killed Robin Powell during Tampa’s Super Bowl XXXV weekend in 2001, an air ambulance saved her life. On Thursday, Powell, along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and the Save Our Air Medical Resources (SOAR) Campaign, urge Tampa Bay citizens to avoid drinking and driving this […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2017

When most people hear the name Nokia, they think mobile phones. But Nokia is and always has been about much more than that. Today, Nokia is one of the world’s premier providers of communications networking technology, a transformation that has been underway since 2012. This process included the integration of the carrier networking businesses of […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Some hoping Billy Buzzett takes the reins at Constitutional Revision Commission once again

Super Bowl ads go political in a big way

Sunburn for 2.6.17 – Politics at the Super Bowl; Trump to MacDill; Jesse Panuccio to D.C.; Bentina Terry to Georgia

Takeaways from Tallahassee – Put out of their misery

Jesse Panuccio taking job with Donald Trump administration

Jacksonville Bold for 2.03.17 – Movin’ on up!

Jack Latvala should be pissed at his friends

Sunburn for 02.03.17 – A trio of summits before Super Sunday

MADD, sheriffs and emergency air medical campaign urge safety on Super Bowl weekend

Meet the new Nokia, supplier of Florida’s law enforcement communications network