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Guest AuthorDecember 8, 2014

For several years, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association has supported lifting the restriction on 64-ounce growlers. But as most observers know, the Association originally tied its support to the larger discussion of direct brewer to consumer sales. That was then. And this is now. As the Executive Director of the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, I […]

Guest AuthorDecember 8, 2014

For several years, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association has supported lifting the restriction on 64-ounce growlers. But as most observers know, the Association originally tied its support to the larger discussion of direct brewer to consumer sales. That was then. And this is now. As the Executive Director of the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, I […]

Phil AmmannDecember 8, 2014

Citing his conservative record, State Rep. Travis Hutson received endorsements today from three prominent local elected officials in the Senate District 6 special election. Seventh Judicial Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson have each thrown their weight behind the Elkton Republican in the GOP […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2014

The incoming class of Florida House Republicans deserves recognition for, as the Miami Herald‘s Kathleen McGrory notes, it doesn’t fit the national GOP stereotype. But to label the freshmen GOP as “diverse,” as McGrory did on Sunday, is beyond a stretch. “New Republican lawmakers reflect Florida’s diversity,” reads the headline of McGrory’s piece in Sunday’s Herald. […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Today in New York City, a group of 20 Democratic Party mayors from around the country are taking part in a one day summit convened by Mayor Bill de Blasio to discuss immigration issues. Cities United for Immigration Action says that their mission is to “strengthen our cities by keeping families together, further growing our economies, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Today in New York City, a group of 20 Democratic Party mayors from around the country are taking part in a one day summit convened by Mayor Bill de Blasio to discuss immigration issues. Cities United for Immigration Action says that their mission is to “strengthen our cities by keeping families together, further growing our economies, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

It took a little longer than anticipated, but the city of Tampa has now joined at least 38 other communities across the U.S. in developing a bike share program. It’s starting out modestly, with approximately 100 bikes available for anyone in the public to access in “hubs” rather than stations in downtown, Hyde Park, Ybor […]

Phil AmmannDecember 7, 2014

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Surrounded by family and supporters, Democratic Rep. Reggie Fullwood kicked off Early Voting in the House District 13 special election with a rally on Saturday. “Vote with Reggie” had the Jacksonville Democrat promoting early voting at noon in the Johnny Walker Community Center, 2500 W 20th St. “There is no more sacred right in this […]

Guest AuthorDecember 7, 2014

With apologies to Sir Walter Scott, oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to allow marijuana to be used as medicine. Implementing the Charlotte’s Web medical marijuana legislation is at a standstill and may remain that way for some time. Last month an administrative law judge rejected proposed rules drafted by the Department […]

Julie DelegalDecember 7, 2014

On the Monday before Thanksgiving, something obscene happened in Jacksonville. The indecency I’m talking about didn’t have anything to do with the photography exhibit at Jacksonville’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). A nude photograph of a relaxed pregnant woman enjoying the sunbeams caught the attention of Jacksonville City Councilman Clay Yarborough, who deemed it pornographic […]

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Mitch Rubin: Legislature should quickly lift ban on 64-ounce growlers

Mitch Rubin: Legislature should quickly lift ban on 64-ounce growlers

Three local elected officials endorse Travis Hutson in SD 6 special election

Regarding incoming Florida House Republicans, reporter Kathleen McGrory may need a refresher on the definition of "diverse"

Bob Buckhorn supports Bill de Blasio’s immigration forum in NYC – but won’t be in attendance

Bob Buckhorn supports Bill de Blasio's immigration forum in NYC – but won't be in attendance

Mitch Perry Report for 12.8.14 – Tampa gets a bike share program

Reggie Fullwood launches HD 13 early voting with rally

James Call: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ tangled up in legal dispute about regulations

Julie Delegal: The REAL obscenity: GOP leaders should know it when they see it