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Terry RoenJanuary 15, 2017

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is folding up its tent, ending nearly a century and a half of performing the Greatest Show on Earth. A combination of declining attendance, increasing operating costs, along with changing public tastes and prolonged battles with animal rights groups caused the downfall of the American icon. Circus […]

Associated PressJanuary 15, 2017

It’s the great port-a-potty cover-up for President-elect Donald Trump‘s inauguration. Workers preparing for the inauguration Jan. 20 have taped over the name of the company – “Don’s Johns” – that has long supplied portable restrooms for major outdoor events in the nation’s capital. Virginia-based Don’s Johns calls itself the Washington area’s top provider of portable […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 14, 2017

Twenty years ago, Pam Butler and Brad Mitchell saw an opportunity in North Florida. With no qualified tech consultant to serve the region’s growing business community, the pair founded the Tallahassee-based Aegis Business Technologies to fill the gap. Since 1997, Aegis has transformed into a one-stop-shop for all things tech – obtaining, installing and supporting […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 14, 2017

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For 2017, Florida Power & Light became the largest generator of solar power in the Sunshine State by bringing online three new universal solar energy plants. FPL also announced plans to build four more solar plants this year, as well as install several innovative solar systems throughout local communities. The nation’s third-largest utility, a subsidiary […]

Associated PressJanuary 14, 2017

It’s still six days before Donald Trump is sworn in as president and Sen. Marco Rubio is telling Florida Republicans they have to start working now to make sure he’s re-elected. Rubio briefly addresses Republicans at the state GOP’s annual meeting Saturday and said Democrats will be working hard to try to take Trump out. […]

Joanna TaylorJanuary 14, 2017

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Scott PowersJanuary 14, 2017

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Newly-elected Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel isn’t the kind of guy who shies away from a fight. And judging by his resounding victory Saturday, after a nasty campaign against four other candidates for the Party leadership, he doesn’t fight to lose. “Contentious elections are reflective that there are Democrats all over Florida that are passionate, committed to […]

Larry GriffinJanuary 14, 2017

Incumbent Republican Party of Florida chair Blaise Ingoglia swept to victory Saturday morning at the annual elections with a 152 to 76 vote over challenger Christian Ziegler. Ingoglia, in a speech touting his virtues, called attention to his own free-market and grassroots leanings, saying there was really only one way to win – through having feet […]

Scott PowersJanuary 14, 2017

Despite challenges from leading, longtime Democrat activists from Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville and Kissimmee, wealthy South Florida developer and party fundraiser Stephen Bittel was elected chairman Saturday of the Florida Democratic Party. Bittel won on the first ballot, winning 55 percent of the weighted votes against Alan Clendenin, Dwight Bullard, Lisa King and Leah Carius, quickly ending […]

Scott PowersJanuary 14, 2017

Longtime Florida Democratic leader Alan Clendenin is back in the running for the party’s state chairmanship after winning an overwhelming vote to reject a committee’s ruling from Friday night that had disqualified him. Clendenin’s candidacy for the state chair was restored after he made a “you know me” speech Saturday morning to the Florida Democratic […]

Headlines

Ringling Bros Circus to end its 146-year run

Don’s Johns a name not quite right for this Inauguration Day

Aegis Technologies celebrates 20 years of helping businesses with all things tech

Florida Power & Light brings 3 solar plants online, 4 more planned for 2017

Marco Rubio to Florida Republicans: Re-electing Donald Trump begins now

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Stephen Bittel promises rapid growth as new Florida Democratic Party chief

Blaise Ingoglia wins re-election as chair of Florida GOP

Florida Democrats tab wealthy developer Stephen Bittel to lead party

Alan Clendenin wins appeal to seek Democrats’ state chair