Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot First, a program note: Last Call will be on break till next Monday. We wish a safe and happy July 4 holiday to all our readers. — Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office is advising a small Miami-Dade town that discussions […]

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Because we took a few days off during #AreTheSchorschesOnAnotherDisneyCruise?, we won’t begrudge our rivals at POLITICO Florida mailing it in just because one of them is on #CaputoVacation. That said, we begin […]

Peter SchorschJuly 2, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot With a “final judgment for (the) plaintiffs,” the clock now ticks for lawmakers to file an appeal in a lawsuit over how lawmakers fund environmental conservation. The Legislature has 30 days to file a notice of appeal from June 28, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 2, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Buongiorno! Let’s begin this morning with fresh, exclusive polling on three battleground state Senate seats, SD 16, 18, & 24. The outcome in these three races will likely decide the direction of […]

Joe HendersonJuly 2, 2018

For decades, Hillsborough County’s idea of a local transportation fix has been basically to fill existing potholes (sort of) and take years to build more streets and roads that are outdated before they open. The only thing everyone seems to agree with is that the community has never the will to pay for a comprehensive […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2018

Patriotism in the Sunshine State While the president may have a ‘Winter White House’ in Mar-a-Lago, Florida doesn’t quite make the cut as one of the most patriotic states in the union. According to a new WalletHub study that compiled the “Most Patriotic States in America,” the Sunshine State could use a bit more of […]

Blake DowlingJune 30, 2018

There are certainly lots of hot topics of bad behavior lately. Maxine Waters certainly got the nation’s attention with a recent statement: “If you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out, and you create a crowd and you push back on them and you […]

Guest AuthorJune 30, 2018

There is a term in the Florida Administrative Procedure Act for when a state agency goes rogue and refuses to follow a legislative statute: “an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority.” There are other terms for it, but I prefer the plainest: flaunting the law. If it’s a high-profile agency (no names, please), the legislature […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2018

It’s another hot Florida summer and as a mother of five children, that means spending time running them from one summer camp to the next, and spending lots of time in the car. As I drive around, the one thing that stands out is the number of people who are texting or paying more attention […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2018

President Donald Trump was right when he called the Russia investigation a “cloud” over his administration. It has shadowed his every action since soon after the Inauguration. The question is how to safely dispel it. Here’s what we now know: Fighting back only adds energy to the storm. Firing James Comey led to the appointment […]

Emails & Opinions

Last Call for 7.3.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.3.18

Last Call for 7.2.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.2.18

Joe Henderson: Will this time be the charm for Hillsborough transportation tax?

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Patriotism in the Sunshine State

Blake Dowling: Discrimination, bad behavior in 2018

Bob Holladay: The Department of Education is flaunting the law

Jackie Toledo: Enough is enough — put down the phone

Christian Cámara: Complete exoneration is why Russia probe must proceed

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.