Emails & Opinions

Steve SchaleApril 24, 2018

Back in 2012, I wrote a fairly deep dive about metro-Orlando, titled Orlando Rising, to look at what was happening in the Orlando urban counties, and how both Hispanic and African-American growth rates were radically changing the area’s politics. Six years later, I wanted to take another look, but this time with a broader lens — […]

Joe HendersonApril 24, 2018

While survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre got headlines and lots of support in the weeks following the murders there, the National Rifle Association was raking in cash. Lots of cash. The Miami Herald reported the NRA’s Political Victory Fund raised $2.4 million in March. For perspective, that is $1.5 million more […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy seems to be under the mistaken impression that because he was his party’s standard-bearer in the 2016 U.S. Senate race, that he is the party’s leader. So when the Democrat watched last week’s televised debate among the four announced gubernatorial candidates, Murphy, according to a source very familiar with his […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. What’s the cost of free speech when a 77-year-old grandma, who also happens to be the state’s leading environmentalist, speaks out to right a wrong? In Maggy Hurchalla’s case, it’s over $4.3 million. […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Legislature had its say; now the work of addressing gun violence in schools will be tackled by a group of law enforcement professionals, school administrators, parents, and others. The first meeting of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public […]

Joe HendersonApril 23, 2018

Rick Scott’s greatest political gift has been perfect timing. He proved that in 2010 when he tapped into Floridians’ angst over the recession with an oft-repeated simple slogan: “Let’s Get To Work.” Even after the first election, you could ask him about the weather or the NFL draft and his answer was always the same: […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

This has been a difficult week for the Tampa Bay Times. Last Monday, the newspaper was shut out of the Pulitzer Prizes. The recipient of 12 previous Pulitzers, the Times newsroom measures itself, in part, by winning these awards. So it’s never a good day when the champagne isn’t flowing at 3 p.m. on Pulitzer […]

Guest AuthorApril 23, 2018

In Florida’s legislative session, a bipartisan supermajority passed a bill, House Bill 631, that provides uniformity in how we preserve the public’s recreational use of the beaches, even when a portion of that beach is on private property. In politics, nothing truly controversial gets lopsided support from both parties. Unfortunately, some have irresponsibly chosen to […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. We’re back. Thank you for the many notes of support. We hope not to do that again any time soon. — SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — — @JebBush: The Bush family is grateful for the thousands […]

Peter SchorschApril 21, 2018

Yesterday was 4/20, so even politicians are taking the opportunity to send you emails about marijuana. I’m not a politician, but I am a political consultant who helped pass the Florida medical marijuana law that received 71% of the vote in 2016. I’ve spent the last 5 years advocating for marijuana reform laws in Florida […]

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Last Call for 4.23.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Joe Henderson: Rick Scott betting his timing is right again

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 4.23.18

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