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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2015

The war of words regarding the first Alvin Brown commercial of his r-eelection campaign continued yesterday with a press release from the Curry campaign that made new claims that the “He Cut His Own Pay” spot was dishonest. The second press release from Team Curry specifically took issue with the involvement of local developer and […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 23, 2015

The Hillsborough County School Board’s unceremonious dumping of Superintendent MaryEllen Elia reverberates three days after the fact. In today’s Times, Ernest Hooper bemoans the fact that Sally Harris, the swing vote that went against Elia on Tuesday night leading to her ouster, beat big-time establishment pick Michelle Shimberg in the District 2 race last November, and […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 23, 2015

Three Tampa Bay municipal leaders will join a coalition of businesses next week to discuss strategies for extending health-care coverage for uninsured Floridians. “Cover the Bay” 2015 Bay Area Mayors Conference is January 28 and features A Healthy Florida Works along with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, and Clearwater Mayor George […]

Associated PressJanuary 23, 2015

It will soon cost more to drive on the sand around Daytona Beach. The Volusia County Council agreed Thursday to increase beach access for the first time in almost 20 years. Beginning Feb. 1, it will cost $10 for a daily access pass to drive on the beach. Annual passes for residents will rise from […]

Shannon NickinsonJanuary 22, 2015

Are you ready for the class of 2027? Those who gathered at the ECARE breakfast at Sanders Beach Corrine Jones Community Center recently got a glimpse of what that graduating class may hold. The 10 sweet faces of the children from Top Notch Christian Academy who performed Bear Snores On with their teachers gave us […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 22, 2015

I was both encouraged and disappointed as I followed the recent U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline, which will carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day into Gulf of Mexico refineries from Canada. Not only did the measure pass the House, it was heartening to see two Florida Democratic congressional members […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 22, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

James CallJanuary 22, 2015

State Florida’s economy will produce an extra billion dollars for state budget writers but the state’s chief economist says the windfall is just slightly ahead of growing expenses. Twice in the past six months state economists have adjusted their revenue forecast for next year by hundreds of millions of dollars. And although that produced a […]

Associated PressJanuary 22, 2015

Jeb Bush has tapped former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to serve as the chairman of his education foundation. Bush appears to be moving toward a campaign for president in 2016. Rice remains a popular figure in Republican circles, having served in the administration of Bush’s brother, former President George W. Bush. Jeb Bush started […]

Frank TorresJanuary 22, 2015

Orlando Sentinel City Hall reporter Mark Schlueb announced this morning that he will be leaving the newspaper business after 20 years to accept a position with the University of Central Florida, reports Orlando-Politics.com. “Big changes ahead for 2015, you guys. As some of you have already heard, I’m leaving the newspaper business after 20 years or so. […]

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Duval Democrats dispute Lenny Curry camp commercial claim

Mitch Perry Report for 1.23.15 — Popular (if not elite) opinion on MaryEllen Elia's ouster isn't monolithic

Tampa Bay mayors to lead uninsured health-care policy conference Jan. 28

Council approves hike in fees to drive on Daytona Beach

Shannon Nickinson: Early learning is crucial for Pensacola — and beyond

Nicolas Gutierrez: It's time to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

State on track for billion-dollar budget windfall but will have little money for new spending

Condoleezza Rice taking over Jeb Bush's education foundation

Orlando Sentinel City Hall reporter takes PR position with UCF