Emails & Opinions

Phil AmmannOctober 23, 2016

When Hurricane Matthew battered the East Coast, it killed dozens and caused catastrophic flooding in Florida and North Carolina, with losses estimated in the billions. This followed Hurricane Hermine, which tore through the Florida Panhandle and caused devastating floods in Louisiana. Meanwhile, West Virginia recently saw flash floods that tragically took 23 lives. These extreme […]

Guest AuthorOctober 22, 2016

The GOP has just been hoisted by its own petard thanks to The Donald. For the last several years the GOP has vigorously pursued the implementation of measures in one state after another that have made voting more difficult. All along it has defended this voter suppression campaign as necessary to combat rampant voter fraud. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 22, 2016

There’s trouble brewing in the state’s horse racing industry. For example, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association (FTBOA) is under attack by a “dissident group” of nearly 60 members. They’ve convinced a Marion County circuit judge to order the association to show why it shouldn’t make several changes to its bylaws. The county seat, Ocala, is informally […]

Guest AuthorOctober 21, 2016

Early estimates placed Florida’s total economic damage from Hurricane Matthew in the range of $25-$70 billion. With the weakening of the storm and a track that moved the storm eastward, the estimated damage from the storm dropped significantly, but that should not keep us from acknowledging the real threat Matthew was to Florida. Real estate […]

Guest AuthorOctober 21, 2016

For 45 years, the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida has been on a mission to accelerate therapies that stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. With 400,000 Floridians living with epilepsy, we’ve had a lot of work to do. One of our guiding principles is our commitment to physician-directed care. Simply, we believe that licensed medical […]

Mitch PerryOctober 21, 2016

Forget about Marco Rubio in 2020, what about Rick Scott? Troy Kinsey from Bay News 9 reports that “some GOP operatives are floating him as a potential presidential contender in 2020, should Trump lose in November.” Kinsey then quotes all of one lone such operative in his story. But it does make for a good headline. Now, what about Marco Rubio? The […]

Peter SchorschOctober 20, 2016

Put aside what you think of the utility-backed ballot solar amendment on the ballot next month. Whether you agree or not that the amendment establishes a right for consumers to own or lease solar equipment and helps local and state governments protect consumer rights and public safety really is up to you. Instead, let’s discuss Sal Nuzzo, […]

Peter SchorschOctober 20, 2016

About 30 minutes into Wednesday’s presidential debate, Donald Trump was doing well. He was making points that were rational to both his point of view and that of millions of Americans. I thought his supporters would love his strong answer on abortion, for instance. “I am putting pro-life justices on the (Supreme) court,” Trump said. “I will […]

Peter SchorschOctober 20, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. DONALD TRUMP SENDS SHOCKWAVES WITH DEFIANT STANCE Trailing in the polls, Donald Trump had little to lose in his final debate against Hillary Clinton. He still managed to send shock waves, refusing […]

Guest AuthorOctober 20, 2016

In this tense period in both national and international relations, we’re confronted with a number of important security issues, all in need of their own respective solutions. One of the issues that seem to be most prevalent is the need for immigration reform. Countless political leaders have laid out ideas for solving this problem, yet […]

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Patrick Murphy & Dennis Ross: Disaster programs need to be proactive

Michael Richardson: GOP action on voter fraud? Don’t hold your breath

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Horses and the horserace

Manley Fuller: Hurricane Matthew delivers another reminder of life on Florida’s coastline

Karen Basha Egozi: Medical Marijuana Amendment 2 is about compassion

Mitch Perry Report for 10.21.16 — Rick Scott in 2020?

Sal Nuzzo probably lost his virginity to his Canadian girlfriend

Joe Henderson: Can you say ‘Madam President’?

Sunburn for 10.20.16 – Donald Trump needed debate reset, instead he riled GOP

Rob Jesmer: Florida plays large role in fixing broken immigration system