Emails & Opinions

Joe HendersonNovember 6, 2017

If Jack Latvala is guilty of even some of the tawdry allegations of sexual harassment and miscreant behavior detailed in a damning story about him about him in POLITICO Florida, he should be banished from Tallahassee as quickly as possible. If he is guilty, it’s a given that his career in politics is finished. He should […]

Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Let’s apply some Donald Rumsfeld logic to the scandalized politics engulfing Florida’s capital. “There are things we know we know,” is Rumsfeld’s first dictum. In this case, WE KNOW things like Jeff Clemens had an affair, a private […]

Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2017

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in some cases, one word can be just plain wrong. Case in point is recent reporting on high bacteria levels in Treasure Coast beaches, particularly a story featured on the front page of Thursday’s Stuart News, also featured prominently in TCPalm.com. “Brevard is the only local […]

Blake DowlingNovember 5, 2017

The last presidential election was unlike any in my lifetime. All predictions and polls wrong. FBI investigation right before Election Day. Crude language about women right before the election. A rogue candidate vs a political elitist. New revelations of social media ads bought by the Russians to influence voters. The experts got it wrong, the […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

Dear Senator Latvala: Undoubtedly if I could not sleep last night, I am sure you could not either. What kept turning over in my head is the possibility that I may have witnessed your last speech as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee/candidate for Governor. Your remarks to the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists were […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

After a puppy was beaten to death in Volusia County earlier this year, the fight to give animal abusers harsher penalties is gaining momentum at the state Capitol. And if passed, those who are convicted could be banned from owning or contacting animals. It all began in April when neighbors heard a racket coming from […]

Blake DowlingNovember 4, 2017

This year has been exceptionally brutal on the cybersecurity front, and ransomware in particular. You know it is terrible when Webster tosses the name in the book. According to the 2017 Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “ransomware” is malware requiring the victim to pay a ransom to access encrypted files. Also added were other random words that have […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

GOP launches tax bill; Brazile whacks Hillary, Obama, Wasserman Schultz The horrible tragedy of the terrorist attack Tuesday in New York City rightfully focused the nation’s attention on public safety. We are being forced to come to grips that while walking on any public sidewalk, we are potential targets of a lunatic who hates our […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Our apologies to the family of the late Rep. Frank Attkison, whom we mistakenly wished a happy birthday in Thursday’s Sunburn. We regret the error. — Back in September, I wrote this about House […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

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With Jacksonville’s City Council on its “fifth-week” break and many of the city’s power brokers on a Chamber trip to Toronto, Bold is a bit light on City Hall content this week. No matter, since we are entering the political season — you’ll notice a lot of entries focused on Florida’s 5th Congressional District — […]

Emails & Opinions
Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Joe Henderson: The avalanche is building around Jack Latvala

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.6.17

TCPalm shows poor editorial judgment with ‘algae’ photo

Blake Dowling: Elections, psychometrics and social media’s dark side

Advice for Jack Latvala

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Seeking justice for puppies

Blake Dowling: The scourge of ransomware

The Delegation for 11.3.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.3.17

Jacksonville Bold for 11.3.17 — What can Brown do for you?