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Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2014

Attendees at last night’s big ticket Jacksonville fundraiser for Rick Scott heard a number of prominent political insiders offer their assessment that Lenny Curry is on track to be the city’s next mayor. Perhaps the most notable cheerleaders for Curry were Governor Rick Scott and his top fundraiser, Darlene Jordan. When given the microphone to address […]

Associated PressSeptember 5, 2014

A Florida judge on Friday overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage in a ruling that applies to Miami-Dade County, agreeing with a judge in another county who made a similar ruling last week. Still, no marriage licenses will be issued for gay couples in either county any time soon to allow for appeals. The […]

Martin DyckmanSeptember 4, 2014

When my old newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times, zinged Gov. Rick Scott with an editorial describing him as a man without a heart, an accompanying illustration put his face on the iconic image of the Tin Man in the “Wizard of Oz.” That was too generous to Scott. Jack Haley’s character in the classic motion […]

Daniel TilsonSeptember 4, 2014

Let’s forget Democratic and Republican dogma for a bit. Or at least overlook it. Let’s ignore Left vs. Right labeling systems used by media pundits and campaign consultants to generate storylines and get grudge match juices flowing. Let’s put the blame game that dominates the political arena aside for a while. If nothing else, consider […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 4, 2014

Now that it’s “quiet” in Israel I’m planning a trip accompanied by at least 20 other Floridians. You’ll be in good hands with me since I’m a Licensed Tourist Guide and can get everything for you wholesale. The good news is that I already have two passengers: myself and my imaginary friend. So, as a […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 4, 2014

In four closely watched state House races in the Orlando area, challengers continue to make headway — with state party help — on the road to Nov. 4. Here are current finance numbers for Aug. 30 to Sept. 12, from the Florida Division of Elections: House District 29 The tightest fundraising race in the region […]

Diane RobertsSeptember 3, 2014

Let’s be Florida-springs crystal-clear here: Gov. Rick Scott’s staff looked everywhere, even under the sofa. If alleged emails about certain plans for property acquisition and fundraising and taking down a particular pain-in-the-backside lawyer existed, why, naturally the governor’s people would give those emails to anyone who asked. But they don’t. So they didn’t. As for […]

Julie DelegalSeptember 3, 2014

Synecdoche means using one part of something to speak for the whole. When it comes to school-privatization rhetoric, voucher proponents have mastered the art of synecdoche. They find an individual — a successful, accomplished voucher student — and tell a glowing story that is meant to represent all private school voucher students, indeed, the entire […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 3, 2014

Does our president really play too much golf these days. That’s the question being debated lately after questions were raised about President Obama’s commitment toward dealing with foreign policy problems in the Middle East and the Ukraine and racial tensions in Ferguson, Mo. Obama was accused of being out of bounds for hitting the links […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 3, 2014

The first few weeks of the school year can be overwhelming, especially at a university of nearly 60,000 students. As a graduate student, I see an uncertain, frightened look in the faces of many new students wondering what to do and how to succeed. So I want to share the advice that has helped me […]

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At major fundraiser, GOP insiders signal support for Lenny Curry’s mayoral run

Same-sex marriage ban struck down for Miami area

Martin Dyckman: Once again, Gov. Scott vetoed a modest appropriation for civil legal aid to the poor

Daniel Tilson: Choosing the pragmatic over the political in Florida election 2014

Rachel Patron: 10 Hebrew words you need when traveling in Israel

Orlando-area House challengers gain fundraising ground

Diane Roberts: Hey, reporters! Those secret emails are none of your business!

Julie Delegal: The simple cure for voucher-school lawsuits

Steve Kurlander: We should encourage Obama to play more golf, not less

Vu Tran: Be the best you can be – and then some