Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschNovember 7, 2017

1 year ago, Election Day delivered Trump, 10 new delegation members Today is Election Day in some communities in Florida and around the country. Other than an occasional special election, House and Senate members are just asking for money instead of votes. Wednesday marks the one year anniversary of Donald Trump’s shocking victory in the […]

Peter SchorschNovember 7, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. It’s Election Day in an off-year election, which means the most attention being paid is in Virginia. It’s anybody’s guess whether Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam will pull off a win against Republican challenger Ed Gillespie in the race for […]

Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2017

The storms that barreled through Florida and wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico are long gone. Their impact, however, continues to be felt by millions. Since September, more than 70,000 Puerto Ricans have relocated to Florida after the catastrophic damage of Hurricane Maria. While fleeing from one crisis, they’re now encountering another: finding that their health […]

Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2017

Sixty Days for 10.12.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Gov. Rick Scott, a possible GOP U.S. Senate candidate in 2018, announced he is seeking close to $200 million in tax and fee cuts for his last year in the Governor’s Office. Sen. Jack Latvala asked to be relieved […]

Joe HendersonNovember 6, 2017

If Jack Latvala is guilty of even some of the tawdry allegations of sexual harassment and miscreant behavior detailed in a damning story about him about him in POLITICO Florida, he should be banished from Tallahassee as quickly as possible. If he is guilty, it’s a given that his career in politics is finished. He should […]

Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Let’s apply some Donald Rumsfeld logic to the scandalized politics engulfing Florida’s capital. “There are things we know we know,” is Rumsfeld’s first dictum. In this case, WE KNOW things like Jeff Clemens had an affair, a private […]

Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2017

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in some cases, one word can be just plain wrong. Case in point is recent reporting on high bacteria levels in Treasure Coast beaches, particularly a story featured on the front page of Thursday’s Stuart News, also featured prominently in TCPalm.com. “Brevard is the only local […]

Blake DowlingNovember 5, 2017

The last presidential election was unlike any in my lifetime. All predictions and polls wrong. FBI investigation right before Election Day. Crude language about women right before the election. A rogue candidate vs a political elitist. New revelations of social media ads bought by the Russians to influence voters. The experts got it wrong, the […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

Dear Senator Latvala: Undoubtedly if I could not sleep last night, I am sure you could not either. What kept turning over in my head is the possibility that I may have witnessed your last speech as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee/candidate for Governor. Your remarks to the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists were […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

After a puppy was beaten to death in Volusia County earlier this year, the fight to give animal abusers harsher penalties is gaining momentum at the state Capitol. And if passed, those who are convicted could be banned from owning or contacting animals. It all began in April when neighbors heard a racket coming from […]

Emails & Opinions
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The Delegation for 11.7.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.7.17

Stephanie Garris: Free and charitable clinics have important hurricane role

Sixty Days for 11.6.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Joe Henderson: The avalanche is building around Jack Latvala

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.6.17

TCPalm shows poor editorial judgment with ‘algae’ photo

Blake Dowling: Elections, psychometrics and social media’s dark side

Advice for Jack Latvala

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Seeking justice for puppies