Emails & Opinions

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 […]

Guest AuthorMay 4, 2018

Today, as we mark the anniversary of the shameful Republican vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — a craven move disgracefully supported by our current Congressman Brian Mast — pundits around the country will turn to health care. But, what will inevitably be missing in the political debate over who pays for health care and […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Star Wars Day is here, as fans worldwide will say in the now-famous pun: “May the Fourth be with you.” To celebrate, Hill+Knowlton looked at the emotional impact of movie trailers for […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The state is challenging the “standing,” or right to sue, of plaintiffs now seeking to overturn the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. In a filing earlier this week, attorneys for Department of Health, which regulates the drug through its […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. The Florida Chamber of Commerce again asks: Is Florida ready to take on poverty to ensure a more prosperous future? “There are thousands of business leaders across Florida who get accused of […]

Joe HendersonMay 3, 2018

When Will Weatherford takes the podium this morning to open a Florida business economic summit in Orlando, his message will be straightforward and clear. Everybody needs a real chance at having a secure future, Weatherford will tell those attending the Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity and Economic Opportunity. The way to do that is […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida Chamber Foundation will hold their second annual Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity in Orlando Thursday to discuss how Florida’s businesses can help pave the way toward prosperity for all Floridians. The event kicks off at […]

Joe HendersonMay 2, 2018

Marco Rubio is still a Republican, right? I’m just trying to make sure. Lately, he has been saying and doing things that are, oh, what’s the word I’m looking for? Liberal? Let’s not go that far. But the junior U.S. senator from Florida has been flashing a refreshing independent streak in recent days and weeks, […]

Emails & Opinions

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

Lauren Baer: We need to talk about quality of health care, not just who pays

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.4.18

Last Call for 5.3.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.3.18

Joe Henderson: Will Weatherford continues quest to reduce generational poverty

Last Call for 5.2.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Joe Henderson: GOP wondering where Marco Rubio went