Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2017

The Florida House of Representatives graphics team has done it again, putting together an uplifting 5-minute clip about the state’s recovery after Hurricane Irma. The video opens with ominous music and titles that read “They said we were divided … That we were hopelessly at odds … That in an hour of need … Americans […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2017

Through all the ups and downs of Hurricane Irma – the power outages, the flooding, the desperate quest for essential supplies – there was one place Floridians knew they could count on in a time of need. Florida’s hospitals were there for the people of our state, performing as flawlessly as anyone could hope to […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. By 2030, nearly 26 million Floridians will call Florida home. Is Florida ready to remain globally competitive, create high-wage jobs and economic opportunity, and fuel vibrant and sustainable communities?

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Enterprise Florida CEO Pete Antonacci was tapped for the job only this July, but he’s now consumed with his latest challenge: Seeing that Florida snags the second headquarters for Amazon, the massive online retailer. “Amazon HQ2 will be Amazon’s second […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 26, 2017

Gwen Graham’s attempt to make Marco Rubio look bad may have fallen flat, but it does raise a couple of interesting points. First, Democrats obviously still plan to make an issue of Rubio’s image as a detached and disinterested U.S. senator. You may recall that was a major point of contention last year when Rubio […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2017

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Over the past few days, the tone of the SD 40 special election has changed, as the early momentum held by Republican Jose Felix Diaz has tilted somewhat toward Democrat Annette Taddeo. The big weekend Democrats needed appears to have materialized. As of Monday, one day before the race to replace former Sen. Frank Artiles, 28,351 ballots have been […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. It’s Special Election Day in the race to succeed ex-Sen. Frank Artiles for Miami-Dade County’s Senate District 40 seat.

Peter SchorschSeptember 25, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A coalition of progressive groups wants to know: How “open to the public” is the Constitution Revision Commission going to be? The coalition—including the League of Women Voters of Florida, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Common Cause Florida […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 25, 2017

If you had any doubts about the keen interest in medical marijuana in Florida, you don’t have to look any further than how quickly demand is outpacing supply. That’s why the Florida Department of Health is preparing to issue five additional licenses for medical marijuana businesses in early October. The people want it, and entrepreneurs […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 25, 2017

Patriotism is not the exclusive property of any one group. Showing real devotion to this country takes more than waving a flag and snarling at someone who doesn’t. It starts with understanding what this nation is supposed to be about. I got caught up Sunday night in watching the latest installment in Ken Burns’ epic […]

Florida House goes Michael Bay with Irma recovery video

Florida hospitals: Rock-solid through Hurricane Irma

Sunburn for 9.27.17 – #FutureofFL gets underway; Dems plead for help to P.R.; American Bridge targets Rick Scott; Sen.-elect Annette Taddeo!; Scott Fennell’s new gig

Last Call for 9.26.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Joe Henderson: Marco Rubio maybe gets the message

Tone of SD 40 special election changes as Jose Felix Diaz lead tightens

Sunburn for 9.26.17 – Pepi vs. Annette; Mother Nature vs. Puerto Rico; Donald Trump vs. NFL Day 2; Rick Scott vs. Democrats

Last Call for 9.25.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

AGRiMED, a passionate player deserves Florida medical marijuana license

Joe Henderson: Patriotism is more than flag waving