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Associated PressFebruary 5, 2015

Researchers studying dozens of graves and deaths at a now closed Florida reform school describe a long history of horrific treatment of the boys. A report released by University of South Florida researchers this week identifies two more of the people buried in the graves at the former Arthur G. Dozier school in Marianna. Some […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 5, 2015

Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise company, is entering the growing fight for fair, equitable and competitive workplaces throughout Florida. The state’s top vacation company – and leading Florida employer — announced today that it is joining the nonprofit Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce Coalition to urge legislators to pass the Florida Competitive Workforce […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 5, 2015

Early risers who cannot get enough of Florida Politics (both the state’s political landscape and the website) can put their addiction to good use at Sayfie Review, the “online bible for Florida news junkies.” Well, at least one of the online bibles for Florida news junkies. In an email to subscribers, Sayfie Media announced it […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2015

The much-anticipated meeting of the Florida Cabinet post-Gerald Bailey scandal got off to an intense beginning Thursday morning when Gov. Rick Scott switched on his microphone and apologized, sort of, for the actions involving the ouster of the now-former FDLE head, likely the greatest crisis of his time as governor. “Good morning. I want to […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has hired Melissa Langley as Development and Political Coordinator. Langley will oversee TFG’s political fundraising efforts, and plan and execute special events for clients and partners. She also will be aiding in development and implementation of the firm’s strategic marketing activities. Her work will be instrumental in TFG’s continued success and […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 5, 2015

In the latest effort to meet increasing consumer demand for electricity, Duke Energy Florida (DEF) is asking state regulators to approve the purchase of a Polk County power plant owned by a subsidiary of Calpine Corp. Duke has been working on the deal since August, but didn’t file official documents seeking approval from the Florida […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

One voice which was heard loud and clear at the Department of Health’s negotiated rulemaking committee was an individual without standing in the state Florida. Indeed, Joel Stanley dominated much of Wednesday’s conversation covering all issues from the importance of access to cannabis strains, to hiring chemists and other out of state experts with prior cannabis experience. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

One voice which was heard loud and clear at the Department of Health’s negotiated rulemaking committee was an individual without standing in the state Florida. Indeed, Joel Stanley dominated much of Wednesday’s conversation covering all issues from the importance of access to cannabis strains, to hiring chemists and other out of state experts with prior cannabis experience. […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2015

Was the JAXBIZ endorsement of Lenny Curry preordained? It depends on how you look at it. The endorsement came late Tuesday, just one day after the JAXBIZ interview of Mayor Alvin Brown, and seemed to reflect a consensus view. The wording: unambiguous. “JAXBIZ researched the records and platforms of each of the three major candidates, […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2015

Was the JAXBIZ endorsement of Lenny Curry preordained? It depends on how you look at it. The endorsement came late Tuesday, just one day after the JAXBIZ interview of Mayor Alvin Brown, and seemed to reflect a consensus view. The wording: unambiguous. “JAXBIZ researched the records and platforms of each of the three major candidates, […]

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Report describes horrific treatment, deaths at reform school

Carnival latest major Florida employer to push for Competitive Workforce Act

Email insights: Sayfie Review is looking for a few good political early risers

Rick Scott says buck stops with him in Bailey scandal

Personnel note: The Fiorentino Group hires Melissa Langley

Duke Energy seeks PSC approval to buy Auburndale power plant

Dept. of Health allowing Colorado to dominate Charlotte's Web rulemaking process

Dept. of Health allowing Colorado to dominate Charlotte’s Web rulemaking process

Alvin Brown’s no-win situation: inside the JAXBIZ endorsement of Lenny Curry

Alvin Brown's no-win situation: inside the JAXBIZ endorsement of Lenny Curry