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Martin DyckmanFebruary 8, 2016

His reputation as a harsh critic of the Voting Rights Act and an advocate for corporations preceded John Roberts to his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2005. As chief justice, he said, he would be like a baseball umpire impartially calling balls and strikes. “Umpires don’t make the rules. They apply […]

Blake DowlingJanuary 11, 2016

As Floridians, we are on the cutting edge of most things in the United States. Along with Texas and California, we lead the nation in college football recruiting, retirement, technology and electoral college power. Unfortunately, what makes us great also makes us targets. A lot of cyber scams target the elderly in our states (fake […]

Drew WilsonOctober 7, 2015

Florida added 15,700 private sector jobs in September, the second highest total among the 50 states, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. The ADP Regional Employment Report data puts Florida ahead of all states except California, which added 35,100 jobs last month, and marks the best gain for the Sunshine State […]

Martin DyckmanSeptember 15, 2015

In the far from perfect world of politics, there’s a place that in one respect is as near to perfection as anyone could expect. The state legislature redistricts itself, yet both parties accept the outcomes as fair, the resulting elections are unusually competitive and the courts don’t have to get involved. Gerrymandering is for the […]

Guest AuthorAugust 12, 2015

What is technical disruption? Simply described I think of it as new innovations that constantly drive our society and economy in new and different directions; allowing us or in some instances forcing us to do things in a new way. In the early 1900s my family’s business was rocked by the invention of the tractor. […]

Martin DyckmanAugust 12, 2015

Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]

Martin DyckmanAugust 11, 2015

Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]

Guest AuthorAugust 11, 2015

What is technical disruption? Simply described I think of it as new innovations that constantly drive our society and economy in new and different directions; allowing us or in some instances forcing us to do things in a new way. In the early 1900s my family’s business was rocked by the invention of the tractor. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 28, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has already raised more than $12 million for his White House bid. Outside groups aligned with Rubio have raised twice that. In other words, there’s little doubt that Rubio’s White House bid has the financial resources to last (at least) until Florida’s March 15 presidential primary. And yet … How soon […]

Devon CrumpackerJuly 9, 2015

The latest ADP Regional Employment Report credits the Sunshine State with adding 21,400 private sector jobs during the month of June. Released Thursday, the report shows Florida’s growth second to only California, which during the same period saw 31,800 private sector jobs created. ADP estimates an increase of 400 jobs in Florida’s goods-producing sector and an increase of […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Martin Dyckman: Justice John Roberts has hurt minorities, consumers, democracy

Blake Dowling: Adopt best practices to thwart online thieves

Florida adds nearly 16K jobs in September, second highest in nation

Martin Dyckman: Legislators should consider the Iowa example

Blake Dowling: Roll with technical disruption or risk being run over

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all winner could be Donald Trump

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all winner could be Donald Trump

Blake Dowling: Roll with technical disruption or risk being run over

Peter Schorsch: Marco Rubio’s favorite son mantle wearing thin

Florida adds 2nd-most private sector jobs in June, ADP report says