Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorFebruary 15, 2018

More than 1,100 children were prosecuted as adults in Florida last year — taken from their homes, removed from their schools, and locked up in adult jails. Although children’s brains are still developing, and they cannot fully understand the consequences of their actions, our criminal justice system treats some of them like grown adults. They […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Wednesday evening. Nothing about it is good. The House observed a moment of silence for those involved in a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. At press time, a suspect was in custody, and there were “numerous […]

Steve SchaleFebruary 14, 2018

2010 was like a living a broken record. No matter what candidates said or did, or whether they ran embracing themselves with the president, or running as their own style of Democrat, it just didn’t matter. Voters were looking to send a message, and people who had Democrat on their name tag were the only […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Nobody likes to get scammed out of thousands of dollars, but that’s unfortunately what happens on Florida’s waters, according to Rep. Shawn Harrison. That’s why he is sponsoring the Salvage of Pleasure Vessels Act, HB 469, which passed its final committee stop in the House yesterday, clearing the Government Accountability Committee easily with a 21-2 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Frank White and his family are successful; no one should begrudge them their good fortune. Nevertheless, in a recent story on White’s campaign finances in his bid for Attorney General, that is exactly what the Tampa Bay Times does with a piece that smacks of paternalism. At issue is $1.5 million White “received” from his […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

If you are an aficionado of Florida politics — and you probably wouldn’t be reading this site if you aren’t — Tuesday was truly a day to savor. In addition to the usual breaking news — bills died, Brian Hughes accused of bullying, campaign finance reports posted, federal judges appointed, etc. — there was an […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Joe Henderson, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. We expected House Speaker Richard Corcoran to be cool and smooth in the great sanctuary city debate Tuesday night, and he was. We thought his opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, would bring the fire from […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 13, 2018

Companion bills SB 462 and HB 237 seek to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and other forms of well stimulation in Florida. Supporters of the bills claim that a ban on fracking in Florida would not impact the state’s existing oil and gas industry. This is simply not true. If the bills are passed, they […]

Joe HendersonFebruary 13, 2018

I expected House Speaker Richard Corcoran to be cool and smooth in the great sanctuary city debate Tuesday night, and he was. I thought his opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, would bring the fire from the other side of the issue, and he did. Winner? That probably depends on your politics. Both men made their […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. There’s a wee spot of trouble brewing over a proposed ban on minors getting married, and payday loan legislation keeps moving. Sixty Days will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today. Here’s your evening rundown. Wedding wait: […]

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Emails & Opinions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio/ Image via AP.

Scott McCoy: Children do not belong in adult jails

Sixty Days for 2.14.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Steve Schale: The message of Sarasota

Could lawmakers force much-needed transparency on pirates?

Tampa Bay Times calling out Frank White’s ‘gift’ smacks of paternalism

Winners and losers emerging from a dramatic day in Florida politics

Sunburn for 2.14.18 – Happy Valentines Day

Thomas McMillan Jr.: Attack on oil and gas industry is attacking private property rights

Joe Henderson: Sanctuary city debate probably didn’t change minds

Sixty Days for 2.13.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session