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Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 2, 2015

Jackie Toledo has officially qualified for her Tampa City Council race by petition instead of paying a qualifying fee. Toledo and volunteers gathered 873 signatures. Candidates need to collect a total of 0.25 percent of eligible voters’ signatures to qualify, which equals 868 signatures. To qualify by petition candidates pay 10-cents per signature for verification […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 2, 2015

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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 1, 2015

On New Year’s Eve, the Florida Times-Union reported that, in response to the imminent legalization of gay marriage in the state of Florida, courthouse weddings are a thing of the past in Duval, Clay, and Baker Counties in Northeast Florida. The Tia Mitchell piece contained a treasure trove of horrifying details, such as this tidbit about […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 1, 2015

A handful of Florida county clerks say they will stop offering courthouse wedding ceremonies, partly to avoid performing those ceremonies for same-sex couples. The clerks of court in Duval, Clay and Baker counties say they will have no choice but to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples starting next week when Florida’s ban on same-sex […]

Associated PressJanuary 1, 2015

A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s health care system for impoverished and disabled children violates several U.S. laws. In a ruling Wednesday, U.S. Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan said lawmakers had for years set the state’s Medicaid budget at an artificially low level, causing pediatricians and other specialists for children to opt out of the […]

Daniel TilsonDecember 31, 2014

So you ask, how did Florida’s future fare in 2014? And you say your friend is wondering what our 2015 prospects look like? Glad you’re asking, because I was contemplating just such things while chasing my 9-year-old kid and her friend around the carnival at a local park today. They’re great pals, classmates at our […]

Marc YachtDecember 31, 2014

In spite of massive conservative efforts to derail the Affordable Care Act, the train continues to lumber down the track. The Washington Post writes that at least 7.1 million people thus far have enrolled in 2015 health plans. Somewhat short of projected enrollment with many states such as Florida instituting effective sign-up obstacles, the plan […]

Guest AuthorDecember 31, 2014

Abundant energy can lead to a pristine environment. As we take time to reflect during this holiday season and enter a new year, what better time to truly appreciate our beautiful state and quality of life. Florida is home to wondrous natural resources delighting our residents and tourists alike: sugar white beaches, springs that support […]

Guest AuthorDecember 31, 2014

Why should I have to tell my sons to respect the police? My sons are both military veterans, the oldest having served in the U.S. Air Force in Afghanistan and the younger in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Both served during wartime. I am certain my older son would respect the police and would comply […]

Associated PressDecember 31, 2014

A Florida judge on Wednesday gave the clerk of courts in Orlando the green light to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples starting next week. Circuit Judge Timothy Shea also said in his order, which applies only to Orange and Osceola counties in metro Orlando, that a federal judge’s decision that the state’s ban on […]

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Jackie Toledo qualifies by petition for Tampa City Council race

Rock'n & Jam'n

Northeast Florida's leaders need to speak out against ending courthouse weddings

Duval, Clay, and Baker counties end courthouse wedding ceremonies

Judge: Florida's health care for needy kids violates U.S. laws

Daniel Tilson: Florida 2014 – Days of Future Past

Marc Yacht: A happy new year for the Affordable Care Act

David Mica: Offshore energy energizes Florida parks

Vanessa Lopez-Littleton: Why should I tell my sons to respect the police?

Judge green lights same-sex marriage in Orlando