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Melissa RossOctober 2, 2015

It’s billed as the first book that examines the Tea Party’s successful “primary” campaign against what the movement has dubbed Republicans in Name Only (RINOs). (Another, less flattering nickname is cuckservative, but that’s a story for another day.) UNF political science professor Ron Libby argues that 2016 is the year the Tea Party has moved […]

Mitch PerryOctober 2, 2015

On Thursday, Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission Chairman Victor Crist announced that his agency will temporarily postpone any work on the litigation involving the PTC and Uber until after the Florida Legislative session concludes next March. All eyes are on Tallahassee next winter to finally come up with a statewide list of rules and regulations regarding […]

Frank TorresOctober 1, 2015

The tone was contentious at the Florida A&M campus in Downtown Orlando Campus on Thursday night, as leaders from government, education, and the legal communities discussed the subject of same sex marriage from two opposing views. The 6 person panel consisted of Rep. Scott Plakon, Orange County Clerk of Court Tiffany Moore-Russell, Professor Robert Minarcin, Professor […]

Frank TorresOctober 1, 2015

Leaders from local government and faith communities, along with hundreds of youths met at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday night, to deploy to the Million Youth Peace March that will take place in Washington D.C this weekend. They will participate in the march urging youth to say “no” to violence, bullying, and […]

Staff ReportsOctober 1, 2015

Republican Rennie Heath is withdrawing his name from the race for Polk County Commission. “After much prayerful thought and consideration with my family, I’ve decided to end my campaign for Polk County Commission, District 3,” health said in a statement. “Over the course of this campaign I’ve been overwhelmed by the support from so many great leaders […]

Melissa RossOctober 1, 2015

Hillary for America has announced it will launch “Latinos for Hillary” this week, with the candidate doing an interview with Telemundo when she’s in Florida on Friday. The launch will coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month. According to an email from the Hillary Clinton campaign, the outreach effort “will be used to energize, organize and earn […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 30, 2015

On Thursday, St. Petersburg’s City Council is scheduled to take up the city’s poorly designed school zones, but they might not be getting all the facts from the department of public works. After a WTSP/10 Investigates report had found the St. Petersburg Police Department wrote an astonishing number of school zone tickets at improperly signed school […]

Frank TorresSeptember 30, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon, the three candidates for Orlando Mayor made their case before the Orlando Sentinel editorial board as to why they should be the one to lead “The City Beautiful” into the future. During that discussion Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer pledged he would serve a full four-year term saying, “I am unequivocally not running […]

Melissa RossSeptember 30, 2015

Hillary Clinton may be the Democratic frontrunner in Florida (and nationally), far outstripping all comers in terms of fundraising, organization, name recognition, and campaigning experience. But in terms of sheer enthusiasm and excitement, perhaps the campaign story of 2016 is the grassroots groundswell surging behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders has jumped from a meager […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olszewski officially kicked off his bid to be the next Orange County Commissioner from district 1, at a rally surrounded by friends and family in West Orange county on Tuesday night. “When you look at Orange County growth is inevitable, but how you grow is critical and we need smart growth.” […]

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Orlando Leaders deploy to Million Youth Peace March

Rennie Heath withdraws from Polk County Commission race

Hillary Clinton campaign launches “Latinos for Hillary”

St. Pete City Council to take up school zone controversy, but may not have all the facts

Buddy Dyer “unequivocally” not running for governor, but would consider UCF presidency

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Bobby Olszewski kicks off Orange County Commission District 1 bid