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Associated PressSeptember 25, 2017

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Puerto Rico’s nonvoting representative in the U.S. Congress said Sunday that Hurricane Maria’s destruction has set the island back decades, even as authorities worked to assess the extent of the damage. “The devastation in Puerto Rico has set us back nearly 20 to 30 years,” said Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez. “I can’t deny […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 25, 2017

As part of its recovery efforts, AT&T has set up a new website to help family members of those in Puerto Rico connect with loved ones after Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Starting Saturday, the company staged relief flights with a variety of restoration equipment — generators and humanitarian supplies – to offer aid to Puerto […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2017

The latest on the sports world reacting to President Donald Trump’s remarks about pro football. 4:00 p.m. – The Tennessee Titans are joining the Seattle Seahawks in deciding not to come out for the national anthem. The Seahawks announced nearly 30 minutes before kickoff that they would not stand for the national anthem because they “will […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2017

The NFL’s players and owners are frequently at odds over the issues, finances and rules of the game, a long-running feud that looms large toward another potential work stoppage after the 2020 season. The two sides in the nation’s most popular professional sports league united this weekend in a manner unseen in years, sounding a […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 24, 2017

Democratic SD 40 candidate Annette Taddeo and the Coalition of South Dade Pastors are teaming up for a “massive souls to the polls effort” ahead of Tuesday’s special election. The Florida Democratic Party event is set for noon to 4 p.m. at the Community Bible Baptist Church, which is near the Coral Reef Branch Library […]

Associated PressSeptember 23, 2017

For the third year in a row, Florida State University President John Thrasher is getting a substantial bonus and another boost in pay. FSU trustees on Friday voted to boost Thrasher’s annual salary by 7 percent to $555,560. Trustees also agreed to give him a $200,000 bonus for his performance. Last year, Thrasher was given […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 23, 2017

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The Florida Democratic Party traded funds with the Ohio Democratic Party earlier this month, but neither party has said how the transferred money would be used. FDP sent the Ohio party $150,000 from its federal account in exchange for funds that can be used for state-level expenses. Different rules apply to state and federal contributions […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 22, 2017

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After 11 nursing home residents died in the sweltering heat of hurricane-induced power outages, Florida’s nursing home industry is now on a collision course with Gov. Rick Scott. Days after Hurricane Irma ravaged the state, Scott used his emergency powers to put in place new rules that require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 22, 2017

During a low-key Jacksonville media availability with our site and a couple of local TV stations, he was handed a magenta post-it note during questions about the Graham/Cassidy health care bill. That note’s content, per Nelson: “John McCain has just announced that he’s going to vote against this latest version — which is very similar […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 22, 2017

Lobbyists, lawmakers and others will “be celebrating”: ABC Fine Wines & Spirits has reopened its midtown Tallahassee store on Thomasville Road. The location, closed since March 1, opened its doors again Friday after a demolition and new construction that cost the Orlando-based company over $2 million. It was the first store to go “completely dark” in the […]

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Headlines

Official: Hurricane Maria set Puerto Rico back decades

AT&T working overtime to help connect with friends, family in Puerto Rico

The latest on NFL vs. Trump: Seahawks and Titans did not come out for anthem

NFL owners speak out in support of players, against Trump

Annette Taddeo hosting ‘souls to the polls’ on final day of early voting

Florida State gives big bonus, raise to President Thrasher

FDP trades $150K with Ohio party; likely to spend in SD 40 special election

Elderly deaths: Call for generators in Florida nursing homes

Bill Nelson: Graham/Cassidy would ‘eviscerate’ Medicaid

ABC reopens midtown Tallahassee store