Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. HOW VALENTINE’S DAY BEGAN The story goes that the Roman Emperor Claudius II imposed a ban on marriages in order to boost his army. Only single men had to enter the army, […]

Darryl PaulsonFebruary 14, 2017

No one disputes that opiate addiction is a national problem. Statistics show that over 52,000 Americans died because of drug abuse, or about 142 people a day. One-third of those deaths are from opioids prescribed by doctors. Although a national problem, Florida led the nation in opioid abuse until recently. Individuals from all over the […]

Florence SnyderFebruary 13, 2017

At the rate Florida is hemorrhaging classroom teachers, it soon won’t matter that we can’t hire school bus drivers for $11.88 an hour, because there won’t be any classrooms worth taking the kids to. Every week brings fresh reporting about Florida’s teacher shortage; none of it is a surprise to parents or policymakers who have […]

Joe HendersonFebruary 13, 2017

One of Charlie Crist’s best traits is his likability. He can be a candle-in-the-wind on issues, depending on his audience. Changing parties infuriated Republicans and made Democrats skeptical. And once he gets a job, he tends to get wandering eyes for his next gig. But damn, he is a really nice guy. Despite his baggage, […]

Associated PressFebruary 13, 2017

Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news — and why they should care that there’s a difference. As Facebook works with The Associated Press, FactCheck.org and other organizations to curb the spread of fake and misleading news on its influential network, teachers say classroom instruction […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 13, 2017

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Florida has some laws on the books that actually work well – and we should leave them alone. Such as the law that restricts hard liquor sales to a store that primarily sells liquor. The same law limits and controls direct access to these stores by requiring customers […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Jim Rosica, and Scott Powers. JEFF ATWATER’S SURPRISE DEPARTURE MAKES CFO JOB THE HOTTEST IN THE STATE Never mind who’s running for Governor in 2018, Floridians want to know which Republicans are in the running for […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2017

After prematurely floating the idea of running for Florida governor in 2018, state Sen. Jack Latvala saw his gubernatorial prospects impacted by the decisions of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney. On Friday, Atwater announced that he was resigning to take a job at Florida Atlantic University. It will be up to Gov. Rick Scott […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 11, 2017

There is a profound reason why the Founders gave life tenure to federal judges, subject only to impeachment for bad behavior. As Alexander Hamilton explained it in The Federalist No. 78: “In a monarchy, it is an excellent barrier to the despotism of the prince; in a Republic, it is a no less excellent barrier […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 11, 2017

The topic of, dare we say, urination rarely comes up in legislative committee meetings in the Capitol. But there it was, most surprisingly, being mentioned by a gambling expert Thursday in a discussion on slot machines. The House Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee was having a panel discussion on slots, first hearing from Natasha Dow […]

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Sunburn for 2.14.17 – Happy Valentine’s Day

Florida’s drug laws are giving me a pain in the ass

Florida abuses teachers and can’t figure out why there’s a teacher shortage

Charlie Crist may be likable, but how soon before he eyes a new gig?

The new civics course in schools: How to avoid fake news

Bruce Grant: Leave alcohol wall as is

Sunburn for 2.13.17 – Jeff Atwater’s bombshell; the case vs. Tom Grady; Gus Bilirakis gets an earful; Tim Tebow goes to a prom

How decisions by Jeff Atwater, Francis Rooney impact Jack Latvala’s gubernatorial prospects

Federal judges’ lifetime tenure for good reason; Tallahassee should take note

Takeaways from Tallahassee — In The Zone