Emails & Opinions

Joe HendersonOctober 29, 2018

When Jeff Vinik decided in 2010 to buy the Tampa Bay Lightning, it changed a lot more than just the city’s sports fortunes. Vinik has become one of Tampa’s leading philanthropists, and his massive $3 billion Water Street real estate and entertainment project is taking shape to give life to the moribund Channel District. The Lightning is regarded as […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Donald Trump making landfall in Pensacola Nov. 3 — President Trump will make his fourth appearance in Pensacola this week with a Saturday campaign rally just three days ahead of the 2018 […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018

Did you know gambling casinos are good for children? Spoiler alert: They’re not. Yet that is the exact claim casino operators are making in an attempt to block Amendment 3, which would put voters in charge of any gambling expansion in Florida. Using that logic, if politicians were not allowed to populate Florida with casinos, education […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018

They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]

Guest AuthorOctober 26, 2018

The excitement that comes with newfound freedom and that first set of car keys is still memorable for many former teenagers. But eager new drivers need to understand the many distractions that increase their risk for an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the greatest dangers for teen drivers are alcohol […]

Peter SchorschOctober 26, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good morning. This is really the only story that matters: “Maclay football’s Brecht Heuchan, Athlete of the Week” via Brian Miller of the Tallahassee Democrat — What is something people know about […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Jennifer Newcome, chairman of the Committee to Support Greyhounds, which opposes Amendment 13 that would end live greyhound racing in Florida, says her opponents are trying to “suppress their message.” “Yesterday afternoon, a letter was received in the mail by […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2018

Remember the powerful line from Michelle Obama, “When they go low, we go high“? Before Wednesday night, when the two candidates for Florida governor spent an hour making it uncomfortably clear how much they detest each other, Democrat Andrew Gillum had, for the most part, adhered to the motto articulated by the former First Lady. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 25, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Florida’s population has surpassed 21 million people, according to estimates found on TheFloridaScorecard.org. The site houses thousands of metrics on Florida and each of Florida’s 67 counties. The Florida Chamber Foundation touted […]

Joe HendersonOctober 25, 2018

Remember the good old days of 2014 when the biggest dispute in the Florida Governor debate was whether Charlie Crist should be able to use a fan? Now, after two debates between current candidates Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis, it’s clear that the gulf between Florida’s major parties has never been wider and about half […]

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Joe Henderson: Jeff Vinik’s support key to Tampa transportation issue

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.29.18

Don’t fall for it: Casinos are not good for children, education

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Is Bird the word?

Samantha Sexton: Drive by example during National Teen Driver Safety Week

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.26.18

Last Call for 10.25.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

‘Hurt’ comment one of lowest moments of Andrew Gillum’s campaign

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.25.18

Joe Henderson: Wow, was that a Florida Governor debate or Hamilton duel?