Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschAugust 13, 2017

Commenting on the domestic terrorism that occurred Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, a Florida lawmaker’s first reaction was to draw a parallel between the day’s events with the assault on Reginald Denny, a construction truck driver who was beaten nearly to death during the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. Polk County Republican Neil Combee, who is in […]

Darryl PaulsonAugust 13, 2017

The 2016 presidential election divided America more than ever. Not only was the election relatively close in terms of the popular vote, but the popular vote winner actually ended up losing the electoral college vote and the presidency. Instead of attempting to unite a badly divided America, as most presidents have attempted to do upon […]

Peter SchorschAugust 13, 2017

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A federal court’s ruling this week in Kansas has bolstered Florida’s lawsuit against the feds over U.S. savings bonds it holds as unclaimed property. In 2016, then-Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater sued the feds for over $1 billion — the amount of all the bonds he held as unclaimed property. He said the U.S. Treasury […]

Blake DowlingAugust 12, 2017

Social media accounts are rocking and rolling; you have lots of followers. But do you have a strategy for your messaging? Or are you barreling down the Twitter Highway, Eastbound and Down, Smokey and the Bandit-style or do you have a plan? As with all things, taking a strategic approach couldn’t hurt. For today’s purposes, […]

Guest AuthorAugust 11, 2017

In Bradenton, Florida, the Aqua by the Bay neighborhood is up for approval, with the potential to transform the forgotten Western part of Manatee County. The neighborhood — a Medallion Home project by Carlos Beruff — incorporates the concepts smart-growth Floridians like to see: environmental preservation, a mixed-use design and revitalization in the form of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Those who work at Jacksonville City Hall have received a political education of late, demonstrated by a recent City Council bill on funding after-school programs. With apologies to Ric Flair, but his famous catchphrase “now we go to school” applies here … and not just because this bill was education-related. Finance Chair Garrett Dennis wanted […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Halfway between legislative sessions, Florida Senate President Joe Negron is not standing still. There he is joining Gov. Rick Scott at a ceremonial bill signing in the fight against opioid abuse in Palm Beach County July 11, along with Wellington Democrat Matt Willette and a group of Palm Beach County Sheriff deputies. About a week later, both […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Editor’s note: Today’s edition begins with a special message from our departing colleague, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster.

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2017

On Tuesday, the left-leaning Daily Kos trashed Phil Levine, calling the Miami Beach mayor a “Trump-praising Democrat” who could “hurt the party’s chance” to win the Florida Governor race. This is not only misleading, but it is also inaccurate. Apart from the unlikelihood that any Democrat would actually praise Trump, the accompanying article limited its […]

Guest AuthorAugust 9, 2017

Ask the average Floridian on the street, “Who does the business of state government?” and you’ll likely hear responses such as the governor or the name of a local senator or representative. Though these are figures the media covers on a daily basis, in reality, it is the thousands of government employees that make up […]

Emails & Opinions
Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Florida lawmaker Neil Combee’s atrocious reaction to the terrorism in Charlottesville

Darryl Paulson: National Public Radio urges revolution

Takeaways from Tallahassee — A billion-dollar fight over bonds

Blake Dowling: How (and when) to do social in 2017

Duane Henderson: Joe McClash’s quest to squash Aqua by the Bay

Jacksonville Bold for 8.11.17 — Now we go to school

Preparation is key as Joe Negron remains a force heading into 2018 Session

Sunburn for 8.11.17 – So long, farewell

Daily Kos wildly off the mark trashing Phil Levine as ‘Trump-praising Democrat’

Dominic Calabro, Bob Ward: Without state workers, there is no Florida