Emails & Opinions

Blake DowlingSeptember 21, 2017
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For the next threat, both our state and nation are constantly sleeping with one eye open. The threat landscape consists of digital, cultural, and of course good old Mother Nature. At the top of the list: hurricanes, terrorism, human trafficking, and even the current opioid epidemic in Florida. Tech Industry leaders and our government are […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2017
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11min215
Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Today’s news in the world of Tallahassee lobbying: A big ‘get,’ and a new practice opens. Joe McCann, a former House Democratic Office staff director, has joined the Pittman Law Group as Senior Policy Director, the firm announced Wednesday. McCann […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 20, 2017
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Last November, Florida voters revolutionized the way patients with debilitating diseases can pursue their road to recovery. Following passage of Amendment 2, the Florida Constitution now allows licensed physicians to administer cannabis-derived medicines to individuals who suffer from a number of significant medical conditions. In just a few short weeks, the Florida Department of Health […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017
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8min131
Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Bob Ehrhardt, now a senior attorney for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, will become the state’s top gambling regulator, sources told Florida Politics Tuesday afternoon. Ehrhardt would replace Tony Glover as head of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 19, 2017
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11min330
It is the height of a highly destructive hurricane season in the United States. The devastation of Harvey in Texas and Louisiana caused nearly 300,000 customers to lose electricity service, and Hurricane Irma has cut service to millions of people. Soon, winter storms will bring wind and snow to much of the country. Anxious people everywhere worry about […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017
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7min187
Florida native and country music artist Jake Owen is helping relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday.  “Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by Hurricane Irma,” according to a press release. “The result […]


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