Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorDecember 15, 2017

Travel and tourism have long served as the backbone of Florida’s economy, which is now the 18th largest in the world. Here in Pensacola, we’re proud that our city has emerged as a driving force of this growth industry. In just the past year, the Pensacola region welcomed 2.7 million visitors who have invested $787 […]

Bob SparksDecember 15, 2017

The NBA season is a long grind. From October to April teams practice, travel, study and then play 82 games during that span. Yes, they are paid well, but a job is a job. Another kind of job is that of an NBA team’s President of Basketball Operations and the General Manager. For the Orlando […]

Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2017

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Floridians helping fuel Capitol Hill’s biggest controversies As Congress tries to get out of town for the Christmas recess, two major items — both with plenty of intrigue — remain. Floridians are in the middle of both. With the news that House and Senate negotiators had reached an agreement in principle on a tax reform […]

Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. “I haven’t made a decision about my (political) future,” Gov. Rick Scott told reporters after this week’s Cabinet meeting in the Capitol. That was in response to a question about whether he took “any […]

Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2017

In the year-end edition of Bold, we look at the stories that shaped 2017. A pension problem — with a solution that seemed impossible at the end of 2015. A legendary politician sentenced to prison. Northeast Florida politicians are moving toward leadership in the state Legislature. Rights for the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender […]

Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A mysterious “memorandum of agreement” could end a lawsuit between the Florida Lottery and the House of Representatives over the agency’s $700 million contract for new equipment. But that document, between the vendor and the Lottery, is still undergoing review […]

Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

While the Democratic field for Governor continues to swell, we’re seeing just the opposite happen on the Republican side. What was once a large crop of prospective candidates, has now boiled down to the classic “establishment” versus “conservative” matchup. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has long been the GOP favorite for 2018. He has put together […]

Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. While the Democratic field for Governor continues to swell, we’re seeing just the opposite happen on the Republican side. What was once a large crop of prospective candidates, has now boiled down to the […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Term limits for school boards? The Florida Constitutional Revision Commission is eyeing the possibility of adding that to the state constitution. On Thursday, a review panel will take up a proposal that would change the state constitution to say school […]

Guest AuthorDecember 13, 2017

I considered myself Campbell Park Elementary family. Not only did four of my children attend this school, but I was so actively involved in mentoring students, volunteering and attending PTA meetings that I was often mistaken for staff. So, it was a surprise to me that my daughter Tanijah was bullied as long as she […]

Emails & Opinions

Ashton Hayward: Residents, tourists alike can benefit from sharing economy

Bob Sparks: Magic shortchange their fans with gaps in effort

The Delegation for 12.15.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 12.15.17

Jacksonville Bold for 12.15.17 — #Duuuuval: The year that was

Last Call for 12.14.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

GOP primary for Governor likely to be conservative vs. establishment matchup

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 12.14.17

Last Call for 12.13.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Chikara Parks: Finding a safe school is better than waiting for one