Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschMay 21, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Breaking overnight: John Morroni, a Republican member of the Pinellas County Commission and former state Representative, died Sunday evening. The affable pol, known for his centrist views and his annual awards dinner […]

Joe HendersonMay 21, 2018

The only way to avoid Rick Scott’s ad blitz thus far in his campaign for the U.S. Senate is to unplug your TV set and, well, who wants to do that? That would mean you missed the Royal wedding and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ongoing run toward the Stanley Cup, so I guess being subjected […]

Staff ReportsMay 19, 2018

This week, an extra 10 cities, including Tallahassee, were officially tacked onto a lawsuit challenging a state law that gives the Legislature the sole authority to regulate firearms and ammunition. The original lawsuit was filed in April by several South Florida cities frustrated at their inability to further restrict guns through acts of the local […]

Blake DowlingMay 19, 2018

Net neutrality is back in the news. There are 2 sides to the issue and everyone is weighing in. Except for the guy from now shall be known as “Shopping Center Man,” found at the 59-second mark of this WCTV News segment from Thursday night in Tallahassee. When asked what is net neutrality, he says […]

Guest AuthorMay 18, 2018

The Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) is dismantling successful substance abuse and re-entry treatment programs to fix a $28 million shortfall. The shortsighted action will adversely affect communities, offenders and businesses: an action that is totally unacceptable. DOC Secretary Julie Jones recently announced that 33 community and in-prison substance abuse treatment and housing providers will […]

Peter SchorschMay 18, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Ella Joyce has her big dance recital this weekend (she’s performing in six (!) numbers), so forgive me for this brief topper. I need to push out today’s edition of Sunburn and go […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Note from Washington: The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies approved a measure to “renew protections for state medical cannabis programs when the current spending budget expires in September.” That’s according to a news […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 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 Thursday morning. Here is the latest from Adams Street: First quarter reports are in for Florida’s lobby firms, and Ballard Partners again topped the list after reeling in as much as […]

Joe HendersonMay 17, 2018

Yes, the giant Publix supermarket chain has essentially endorsed Adam Putnam to be Florida’s next governor and has thrown a lot of money into his campaign. Interesting but, in the big picture, so what? I find shopping at Publix to be a pleasure, especially when its deli fried chicken is fresh out of the cooker. […]

Peter SchorschMay 16, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Supporters of the proposed ban on greyhound racing have landed a top dog: Republican political consultant and lobbyist Marc Reichelderfer has joined the team. Reichelderfer, president of Landmarc Strategies, will serve as a Senior Advisor to the “Protect Dogs–Yes on […]

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.21.18

Joe Henderson: Rick Scott following familiar campaign formula vs. Bill Nelson

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Capitol vs. capital

Blake Dowling: Net neutrality redux

Mark Fontaine: DOC makes unwise cuts to substance abuse treatment programs

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.18.18

Last Call for 5.17.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.17.18

Joe Henderson: I go to Publix for groceries, not for politics

Last Call for 5.16.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics