Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Plaintiffs in the lawsuit seeking to overturn Florida’s ban on smoking medical marijuana say the state’s arguments are “backward.” Their attorney, Jon Mills, last week filed an opposition to a motion for summary judgment, set to be heard before Wednesday’s […]

Guest AuthorMay 14, 2018

As a county commissioner, I’m fortunate to see the great work local residents are doing each and every day to improve outcomes for our community. But when one of our local youths selflessly takes action to help save lives, it’s something truly to be recognized and commended. Recently, Katherine Newcomb, a senior at Riverview High […]

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. It’s a favorite issue of most conservatives, especially evangelical voters: Israel. And Gov. Rick Scott, now running for U.S. Senate, continues to embrace it. The Naples Republican, in advance of a planned […]

Joe HendersonMay 14, 2018

Whoever succeeds Bob Buckhorn next year as Tampa’s mayor will have a tough time matching his ability to deliver a speech. His pace and timing are excellent, his voice rising and rising when he wants to engage the listener fully and hammer home a point. Then again, Buckhorn’s message Friday in his “State of the […]

Staff ReportsMay 12, 2018

On hypocrisy and Parkland reforms The 2018 Legislative Session is behind them, but Florida Democrats aren’t relenting in opposing a plan to arm non-teacher personnel in schools. As school districts statewide determine whether to implement the optional Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, the Democrats are using the opportunity to dish out arguments critical of their […]

Blake DowlingMay 12, 2018

Last night, I was watching a Celtics game. Late in the half, during a timeout, there were back-to-back commercials — each a message of apology. Wells Fargo was very sorry they created millions of fake accounts to cook the books; Facebook is very sorry about, I guess, lots of things. Wells Fargo’s message was pretty […]

Peter SchorschMay 11, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Consumers are expected to spend billions this weekend showering the mothers in their lives with gifts both sweet and sparkly according to a new survey from the National Retail Federation. The retail […]

Peter SchorschMay 10, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Lawyers for the company behind “pre-reveal” games have requested oral argument in an appeal of a trial judge’s ruling that the games are illegal slots. The video game consoles found in bars look, play and pay out like slot machines, […]

Peter SchorschMay 10, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. With apologies to William Shakespeare… Friends, Floridians, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Corcoran, not to praise him. The evil that Speakers do lives after them; The good is […]

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The battle over Amendment 13, the proposed state constitutional amendment to ban greyhound racing, has begun in earnest. A new campaign to get out the vote called “Protect Dogs-Yes on 13” announced Wednesday it is working with the nationally recognized […]

Emails & Opinions

Last Call for 5.14.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Ken Hagan: Selfless act by teen to help save lives

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.14.18

Joe Henderson: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn gives Tallahassee an earful

Takeaways from Tallahassee — On hypocrisy and Parkland reforms

Blake Dowling: All apologies

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.11.18

Last Call for 5.10.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.10.18

Last Call for 5.9.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics