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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 9, 2016

A mosquito trap designed by University of Florida researchers could limit the spread of the Zika virus, but first it needs approval from the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Phil Koehler, a professor in the university’s entomology and nematology department, said researchers have requested an emergency registration permit for the product. If granted, the university would […]

Mitch PerryJune 7, 2016

A Florida-based activist group is blasting Marco Rubio for blocking a former Miami-Dade judge from a federal judgeship, especially after the fact that he initially supported her. In February of 2015, the White House announced that Mary Barzee Flores had been chosen as a district court judge in South Florida. The lifetime post requires Senates […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 3, 2016

Rick Scott for vice president? Maybe not. A new Mason-Dixon poll shows some Floridians would be less likely to vote for Donald Trump if the Florida governor was also on the ticket. The survey found 40 percent of Floridians polled said they would be less likely to vote for Trump if Scott was his running […]

Mitch PerryJune 2, 2016

When people say Bernie Sanders has pushed Hillary Clinton to the left, there is no greater issue to prove that point than her opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP is a huge deal between the U.S., Canada and 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region that’s been under negotiation for over a decade. Its aim is […]

Mitch PerryJune 1, 2016

Given that Hillary Clinton needs just 73 delegates to clinch the Democratic nomination for president, there is speculation she could become the de facto nominee even before Californians finish voting next Tuesday night. There is a total of six states where Democrats go to the polls next week, with the big one being the Golden […]

Mitch PerryJune 1, 2016

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Here’s a warning to those who have just purchased (or about a purchase) a new Toyota, Mitsubishi, Fiat Chrysler, or Volkswagon vehicle: You could very well have your new car recalled within the next two years because it contains a defective — and potentially very dangerous — airbag. That’s the conclusion of a new report issued Wednesday by […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 1, 2016

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Immediate action is needed to combat the spread of Zika. That’s the message Gov. Rick Scott conveyed in a letter to President Barack Obama on Wednesday. In the letter, Scott called on the Obama administration to immediately provide Florida with Zika preparedness kits, resources to enhance surveillance and abatement, resources to increase training for mosquito control […]

Jac VerSteegJune 1, 2016

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When Hamlet, Clint Eastwood and Jesus agree on something, it must be true. Said Hamlet: “Use every man after his desert, and who should ’scape whipping?” Said Clint in “Unforgiven:” “We all got it coming, kid.” Said Jesus: “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.” Those quotes should instill […]

Ryan RayMay 31, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham isn’t running for re-election in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, but that doesn’t mean the signature Graham family workdays have come to a close. Amid a major spending fight in Congress over funding to fight the Zika virus, the freshman Democrat from Tallahassee took to the west of her sprawling Panhandle district to combat the […]

Larry GriffinMay 26, 2016

At the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Kissimmee, trained scientists will work this summer to stop the spread of the Zika virus before it becomes a problem in Florida. At a news event Thursday morning, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam said no Zika cases have originated in Florida yet. Although there are currently 158 cases of […]

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UF seeks approval for device that could help stop spread of Zika

Activist group blasts Marco Rubio for opposing a federal judge after he initially supported her

40% of Floridians say they’re less likely to vote for Donald Trump if Rick Scott is VP

Mitch Perry Report for 6.2.16 — What’s happening with the TPP?

Bill Nelson again calls on Bernie Sanders to drop out of presidential race

Bill Nelson’s Commerce Committee report says that automakers are still selling defective airbags in new cars

Rick Scott calls on Barack Obama to fulfill Florida’s requests to fight spread of Zika

Jac VerSteeg: Hamlet, Clint Eastwood and Jesus on Kenneth Starr

Gwen Graham hunts mosquitos, talks Zika on Bay County Workday

Adam Putnam talks about traps for mosquitoes to test for Zika virus