Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschSeptember 9, 2017

Publisher’s Note — As Hurricane Irma looks more likely to track up the middle of the state, we’re publishing an abbreviated version of “Takeaways from Tallahassee” this week so staff and readers have more time to prepare for the storm. Be safe, everyone. — We all need some non-hurricane news, so how about a lawsuit […]

Blake DowlingSeptember 8, 2017

On Friday, I was chatting with the ABC 27 WTXL team about Irma, and what you should do about your mobile devices in case of a power outage. For the best experience, get a generator, and keep everything charged up 24/7. But, if you don’t have one available, here are a few tips to get […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 7, 2017

Remember the last special legislative session when the world was abuzz with the news that $100 million more was being added to the schools budget? Now, imagine at least 20 times that amount being added every year. It could happen. Substantial scientific research shows that the current class size requirement in the Florida Constitution loses […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

Florida Power & Light announced Thursday that it is putting workers in place around the state to quickly respond to possible power outages in the wake of Hurricane Irma. “We continue to pre-position an army of line and vegetation workers across the state where they can make the biggest impact as soon as it is […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Good on Florida’s lawyers, as over 500 of them “have already signed up to volunteer with Florida Free Legal Answers,” The Florida Bar announced today. The online advice clinic is meant for low-income Floridians, but “the Bar has already requested, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

Despite getting rave reviews for his handling of pre-landfall Hurricane Irma, some in the Capitol Press Corps remain unsatisfied with Gov. Rick Scott, accusing him of being less forthcoming than his predecessors during the worst weather threat in a generation. As South Florida awaits the arrival of a potentially deadly Category 5 storm — and the bedlam […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 7, 2017

Florida Governor Rick Scott is delivering the most defining moments of his nearly seven years in office as he continues to urge Floridians to prepare for, evacuate from and stay safe in the face of Hurricane Irma’s imminent threat to human life. As we witness the single best demonstration of leadership by a governor whose […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

After month layoff, only limited time remains to solve multiple problems Congress is back in session this week. Despite a daunting September agenda in front of them, they still spent the entire month of August away from the capital doing things other than completing the tasks at hand. They may have another item to add. […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 7, 2017

Florida’s members of the United States Senate don’t agree on much, but with a Category 5 hurricane bearing down on Miami and the east coast, Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio are standing shoulder-to-shoulder in advocating for their state. Well done. Yes, we expect leaders to put aside their differences and come together in times like this. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

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

Emails & Opinions

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Be safe, everyone

Blake Dowling: Staying powered during Irma

Dominic Calabro, Bob Ward: It’s time to rethink class size requirements

FPL positioning ‘army’ of workers across Florida

Last Call for 9.7.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Hurricane raises temperatures within Florida Capitol Press Corps

Ron Sachs: Gov. Scott demonstrating finest leadership in Florida’s darkest hours of Hurricane Irma

The Delegation for 9.7.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Joe Henderson: Another tone deaf move by Donald Trump

Sunburn for 9.7.17 – Irma brings death, destruction in Caribbean; watches likely today in Florida