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Associated PressFebruary 5, 2015

Researchers studying dozens of graves and deaths at a now closed Florida reform school describe a long history of horrific treatment of the boys. A report released by University of South Florida researchers this week identifies two more of the people buried in the graves at the former Arthur G. Dozier school in Marianna. Some […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2015

Sachs Media Group (SMG), Florida’s leading independent public relations firm, is expanding with a new Boca Raton office. Boca Raton is the third location statewide and first in South Florida for SMG, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In addition to being one of Florida’s foremost communications enterprises, SMG also has evolved into a […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 14, 2015

Lobbying firm Bryant Miller Olive is welcoming back Randy Hanna after three years as Chancellor of the Florida College System. Bryant Miller Olive specializes in public finance, higher education, local government, litigation, public-private partnerships and labor and employment law. After serving as managing shareholder from 1998 until 2011, Hanna left the firm to serve as Chancellor […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is demanding President Barack Obama explain the exact terms behind Cuba’s promised release of 53 political prisoners, completed on Monday as the start of renewed relations with the United States. Rubio, a prospective 2016 presidential candidate, continued to press the president on the conditions under which former political prisoners were released. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson took in another $80,625 in campaign cash from December 1-31 as the Elkton Republican campaigns in the special election for Senate District 6. The special election is to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, the St. Augustine Republican who resigned the Legislature in November to become Florida State University president. Of the […]

Associated PressJanuary 12, 2015

Orlando is submitting a bid to be the host city for the Copa America Centenario USA tournament in 2016. Orlando City Soccer Club, the Central Florida Sports Commission and Orlando Venues are partnering in the effort to bring the popular Latin American championship to the Orlando Citrus Bowl, and to central Florida for the first […]

Ryan RayJanuary 8, 2015

On Wednesday the trade association for Florida’s grocery, apparel, department, home furnishings and big-box retailers released their annual outlook ahead of the 2015 legislative session. Their priorities deal with seven main areas: tourism, mobile devices, data security, shipping, customer service, new and remodeled retail spaces and fashion. Notable predictions include an industry-wide shift to acceptance […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 2, 2015

Floridians looking for health insurance to comply with the Affordable Care Act, will soon have a new alternative to the federal Healtcare.gov marketplace to shop for reasonably priced plans online. Florida Health Choices is launching its own online marketplace, where residents can shop, compare and enroll in plans for essential health benefits, including doctors’ appointments, […]

Peter SchorschDecember 26, 2014

On Saturday, two veteran Tallahassee politicos will be launching a slightly different type of campaign: running more than 100 miles across Florida to support at-risk youths. Rick Kendust, chief of staff to State Sen. Thad Altman, is joining lobbyist Kevin Sweeny for the 116-mile run, starting 9 a.m. in Levy County’s Yankeetown, along Highway 40, and […]

Guest AuthorNovember 27, 2014

This time of year, Norman Rockwell’s classic painting of Thanksgiving dinner often comes to mind. You may remember this painting, which appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in 1942. Family and friends are gathered around a dinner table, where the matriarch is presenting a perfectly cooked turkey, ready to carve. Covered dishes […]

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Report describes horrific treatment, deaths at reform school

Sachs Media Group expands to Boca Raton, first office in South Florida

Personnel note: Former chancellor Randy Hanna returns to Bryant Miller Olive

Marco Rubio demands answers on Cuban political prisoner deal

Travis Hutson takes in another $80K in December for SD 6 race

Orlando bidding to host international soccer tournament

Florida Retail Federation outlines 2015 industry projections

Florida Health Choices to launch Health Insurance Marketplace on Monday

Florida politicos to run across state for charity on Saturday

Adam Putnam: Add Florida farmers to Thanksgiving blessings