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Diane RobertsApril 20, 2015

OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE – The annual Harlot Show and Prostitution Expo – commonly called the Florida legislative session – has been such a wowsa so far, we’ve neglected to pay sufficient attention to the mack daddy in the Mansion. You know, Rick Scott. He’s not governing; he has people for that. He’s running for the United […]

Guest AuthorApril 20, 2015

Six years ago, when Katie Swingle’s son was only 18 months old, a doctor reported that her boy’s autism would probably prevent him from ever being able to speak. Today, Katie’s son is not only communicating orally, but he’s also writing – in cursive! And Katie says the Florida Legislature is partly to thank. That’s […]

Guest AuthorApril 20, 2015

It makes sense for President Barack Obama to be in the Everglades on Earth Day. According to the White House, he will draw attention to both the Everglades and the massive economic consequences of global warming and climate change. Obama is likely to echo what a former Friends of the Everglades director said over a […]

Guest AuthorApril 20, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association (FCUA), an affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU), works year-round to empower Florida students with the financial education and understanding they will need as they transition into fiscal independence and become successful contributing members of society. This month, the FCUA is especially proud to be […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2015

Last week we reported that after years of legislative inertia and ostensibly “principled” opposition from some of the Capitol lobbying corps more ideological quarters have combined to let an important public policy goal languish in the Legislature, good work to ensure that Florida invests in its indigenous entertainment industry is finally getting some traction in Tallahassee. Up […]

Melissa RossApril 20, 2015

The first liquefied natural gas-powered container ship of its kind will port in Jacksonville. TOTE Inc.’s Isla Bella will enter service in this fall between Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to a news release from JAXPORT. “Ports and regions that embrace the LNG opportunities before us stand to gain the most in terms of jobs, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 20, 2015

If you were looking forward to seeing Kim Daniels and Anna Brosche in their At Large Group 1 debate on Monday night at the Main Library, sorry. This “last-minute political event,” sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees and League of Women Voters, is not happening. Brosche will be there, debating an empty chair. Daniels dropped this message on […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 20, 2015

A letter from the Florida Democratic Party on Monday reminded voters to get on the stick abut casting their ballot. “It has come to our attention that you have NOT YET REQUESTED your ballot for the upcoming runoff election” in Jacksonville, the letter reads. Luckily, it’s not too late. The enclosed postage-paid envelope is pre-addressed to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 20, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and Sheriff John Rutherford are at odds on more issues than not these days, with Rutherford messaging against the Mayor’s efforts in both Brown’s race against Lenny Curry, as well as the Sheriff’s race itself. Still, as the two most prominent civic leaders in Jacksonville, they come together for joint appearances, such as the Victims’ […]

Mitch PerryApril 20, 2015

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Before the 2015 Legislative Session commenced last month, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) Board Chairman Mike Suarez wrote to Pasco County area legislator Richard Corcoran, chairman of the Tampa Bay area legislative delegation, with a list of priorities that the transit agency hoped the state could fund this year. But with just two weeks to […]

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Diane Roberts: Rick Scott street-walkin' his way to Washington

William Mattox: Expand innovative program for special-needs students

Alan Farago: Mr. President, use Everglades backdrop to shun sugar cash

Patrick La Pine: Teaching Florida students about economics is crucial

State incentives just common sense for Florida’s fledgling entertainment industry

First LNG-powered ship will call JAXPORT home

Kim Daniels won’t debate Anna Brosche Monday night

Florida Democratic Party sends “voter alert” to Jax Dems

Alvin Brown, John Rutherford, and Angela Corey talk Faith and Victim’s Rights

HART still hopes for funding from Tallahassee