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Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2015

Seems that Gerald Bailey doesn’t want to talk any more about this whole darned mess. Bailey made a set of allegations to the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald in the last week including that he was asked by the Scott administration officials to falsely name the Orange County clerks of courts as a target in a […]

James CallJanuary 23, 2015

The Florida economy closed out the year with the lowest unemployment rate since April of 2008. According to the Department of Economic Opportunity, the jobless rate dropped 0.2 percent in December and matched the national rate of 5.6 percent. “We are excited to announced that Florida businesses added 11,500 private-sector jobs in December, for a […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2015

State Rep. Shawn Harrison, a Republican, will soon draw opposition, reports Patrick Manteiga of La Gaceta. Democrat Mike Reedy, who is a Realtor and organizer for Equality Florida, is preparing to announce. He has been involved in The Children’s Board, the City of Tampa’s Enterprise Zone Development Agency and the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. Democrats […]

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 […]

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Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski leads a group to buy the Rays, aiming for a new Tampa stadium.

Sorry, Gerald Bailey, but you can't unring the bell

Florida's unemployment rate ticks down to 5.6 percent

Shawn Harrison to draw an early opponent in HD 63?

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