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Mitch PerryApril 7, 2015

Although he didn’t call Patrick Murphy his “soulmate” today, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn otherwise gave as full throated endorsement as any politician can when he announced his full-fledged support for South Florida Representative Patrick Murphy in next year’s race for Senate. “I think he is where I am ideologically – which is in the center […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 29, 2015

The first Florida presidential primary that ever mattered was intended to enhance Sen. Edmund Muskie’s campaign for the Democratic nomination. It dealt him a staggering defeat instead. Florida Republican leaders might want to consider that example before structuring next year’s primary as a winner-take-all clincher for former Gov. Jeb Bush or Sen. Marco Rubio. For […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 29, 2015

The first Florida presidential primary that ever mattered was intended to enhance Sen. Edmund Muskie’s campaign for the Democratic nomination. It dealt him a staggering defeat instead. Florida Republican leaders might want to consider that example before structuring next year’s primary as a winner-take-all clincher for former Gov. Jeb Bush or Sen. Marco Rubio. For […]

Steve SchaleMarch 22, 2015

The revolving door that is Bob Graham’s old U.S. Senate seat will continue in 2016. Barring a surprise, Florida will have its fourth Senator representing that seat since Sen. Graham retired – and for Democrats, Congressman Patrick Murphy gives us a real chance to return the seat to our column. At this point, there is […]

Guest AuthorMarch 16, 2015

Some governors are slow learners. Gov. Rick Scott is beyond slow. He doesn’t learn. He doesn’t appear to care about public access to records, meetings and information traditionally available to Floridians. Most governors have a bit of trouble getting used to working in the fishbowl of state government, particularly if they won election without stopping […]

James CallMarch 9, 2015

News will take a backseat to humor Tuesday night when the Capitol Press Corps presents the 60th edition of the sometimes Annual Press Skits; a tradition that began when the senior members of Florida’s political/media class were toddlers. “It’s become ingrained in the culture of Tallahassee, said Steve Bousquet, appearing in his 21st Press Skits show. […]

James CallFebruary 25, 2015

Reggie Garcia, state Capitol lobbyist and an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, has written a do-it-yourself guide to the Florida correctional system. It’s a complex system for parolees and clemency petitioners to navigate. In 78 pages of text, and another 25 pages of end notes and an appendix, Garcia tackles a lot. How to Leave Prison Early […]

James CallFebruary 25, 2015

Reggie Garcia, state Capitol lobbyist and an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, has written a do-it-yourself guide to the Florida correctional system. It’s a complex system for parolees and clemency petitioners to navigate. In 78 pages of text, and another 25 pages of end notes and an appendix, Garcia tackles a lot. How to Leave Prison Early […]

Associated PressFebruary 22, 2015

With a mix of elegance and irreverence, only celebrity chef Art Smith could round up his famous chef buddies, a sea of white orchids and a drag queen DJ to pull off a wedding ceremony Saturday for more than two dozen same-sex couples on Miami Beach. Smith, a Florida native and former chef to Oprah […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 15, 2015

The premise underlying Florida’s death penalty is that it will be carried out fairly. To borrow a phrase, that is a bright and shining lie. As the first to re-enact capital punishment after the U.S. Supreme Court struck it down in 1972, Florida’s Legislature provided specific criteria for death sentences and required the state Supreme […]

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Bob Buckhorn embraces Patrick Murphy’s ideology as he gives his endorsement in Tampa

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all primary could backfire on Florida GOP

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all primary could backfire on Florida GOP

Steven Schale: Patrick Murphy gives Democrats a real shot at Senate seat

Lucy Morgan: To Rick Scott, open government is a closed book

Annual Capitol Press Skits skewer Tallahassee elite

Florida lawyer shows inmates “How to Leave Prison Early”

Florida lawyer shows inmates "How to Leave Prison Early"

Chef Art Smith hosts mass gay wedding on Miami Beach

Martin Dyckman: Capital punishment in Florida is death by judicial whim