Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Adam Putnam was stumped. Asked if he knew when was National Orange Juice Day, the proud scion of a citrus farming family drew a blank. It was last Friday, May 4th, he was reminded and immediately the term-limited Agriculture Commissioner realized he should have remembered such a fun fact about an industry he holds dear. […]

Joe HendersonMay 8, 2018

Nothing divides the people of this nation like the issue of abortion. Not even guns. If you support a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy, opponents will scream that you’re a baby murderer. On the other side, if you believe life begins at conception and is sacred, you must be a zealot or a sexist […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Oil prices have reached a new 2018 high, on the belief that President Donald Trump may pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, the AAA said Monday. Such a move would likely reinstate sanctions, resulting in reduced global supply and […]

Guest AuthorMay 7, 2018

Several months behind schedule and more than $1 billion later, the shiny new rental car facility at Tampa International Airport opened earlier this year to decidedly mixed reviews. For the amount of money taxpayers have ponied up, I think we’re all hoping the experience is better than what we’ve gotten on our taxpayer-subsidized sports stadiums. […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. I wrote 1,100 words late Sunday afternoon on a possible “third way” for Richard Corcoran and his political career. It’s too long to aggregate into a Sunburn blurb, so please visit Florida Politics for […]

Joe HendersonMay 7, 2018

There were separate but connected developments over the weekend that tell us much about politics in our state and nation. First, it was reported that U.S. Sen. John McCain let it be known he wants Barack Obama and George W. Bush to speak at his funeral when his fight against brain cancer reaches its end. […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2018

The Republican challenging freshman U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District should put a little more thought into his messaging strategy. Cris Dosev this week chided President Donald Trump for his infidelities and lack of military service, which would be considered tone deaf for a candidate in nearly any Republican primary, none more […]

Staff ReportsMay 5, 2018

Florida State University President John Thrasher has a big decision to make: change controversial name recognitions on campus — or leave ‘em be? On Friday a university panel charged with reviewing FSU namings approved a proposal to relocate a statue commemorating Francis Eppes and wipe his association to the building housing the university’s criminology and criminal justice program. Also included: a […]

Blake DowlingMay 5, 2018

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been a vocal advocate and champion for the victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Last year in our state, a Coral Cables man was arrested for human trafficking. The headlines are all over the state — from Miami, to Boca to Tallahassee … One common element in many […]

Emails & Opinions
Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of providing emergency drinking water and supplies for disaster relief efforts.

At confab, Adam Putnam supporters asked to raise more money, game out Trump involvement

Joe Henderson: Adam Putnam ensures abortion will be major campaign issue

Last Call for 5.7.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Chris Hudson: Tampa airport ignores ride-sharing trend, taxpayers beware

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.7.18

Joe Henderson: How different are things really now for Florida Dems?

While Trump is under attack, this Republican is making fun, unlike Matt Gaetz

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Rewriting history?

Blake Dowling: Backpage and the fight against human trafficking