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Associated PressJanuary 16, 2017

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, on a last foreign trip before leaving office, has met with Ukraine’s president and called on the impending Donald Trump administration to retain Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia. Biden’s comments Monday at a briefing with President Petro Poroshenko came after Trump indicated in a Times of London interview that he could […]

Associated PressJanuary 16, 2017

When Mike Pence landed in Congress after the 2000 election, he was a conservative agitator who often bucked President George W. Bush‘s agenda. Seventeen years later, he’s the vice president-elect and Donald Trump‘s inside man on Capitol Hill. Pence, who spent a dozen years in Congress before becoming Indiana’s governor, is visiting frequently with lawmakers […]

Associated PressJanuary 16, 2017

Officials say the number of human trafficking cases have increased more than 50 percent in the state from the previous year.The Florida Department of Children and Families says Florida received 1,892 reports of human trafficking. That’s a 54 percent increase from the previous year. The increase in reported allegations of human trafficking was due in […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2017

The Florida Blue Foundation will hold its 2017 Community Health Symposium and Sapphire Awards April 19-20 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee. The two-day event will feature speakers from leading health professionals, and focus on a variety of issues facing the industry. The event kicks off at 9:45 a.m. April 19 with a keynote […]

Scott PowersJanuary 15, 2017

Like much of the rest of Florida, former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham said he’s waiting to hear what his daughter former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham will decide about running for governor. The younger Graham has been talking about it for months, and even told FloridaPolitics.com that she wants to run for governor of Florida in […]

Brendan FarringtonJanuary 15, 2017

The state Republican and Democratic parties met two miles from each other Saturday, their first meetings since Donald Trump carried Florida in November’s election, but the atmosphere and enthusiasm were worlds apart. As both parties chose their leaders, it was easy to see which has more confidence heading into an election cycle when the governor’s […]

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 […]

Headlines

Joe Biden: Donald Trump should retain sanctions on Russia

Mike Pence looks like he will be Donald Trump’s inside man in Congress

Human trafficking cases increase 50 percent in Florida

Florida Blue Foundation symposium to focus on health care, poverty and community

Bob Graham: Daughter Gwen Graham hasn’t told him her plans yet

Tale of 2 parties: Florida GOP high, Dems low ahead of 2018

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