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Bill PrescottJuly 7, 2015

Last week, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a provision that says California parents can no longer claim “personal belief” as a reason for not vaccinating their children. Pediatrician and state Sen. Richard Pan introduced the legislation in response to the measles outbreak that began in Disneyland this past December. On Friday, parents rallied […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

When speaking about energy for our country, one is typically labeled either a shill for big oil or a left-wing environmentalist, depending on argument. That’s never been clearer than during the past month when my comments on the topic made the rounds in print and online. To be clear, many Floridians and I, think smart […]

Marc YachtJune 24, 2015

The Washington Post commented in 2014 that since Republicans took control of the House they have voted 54 times to undo, revamp or change Obamacare. Those unsuccessful efforts have cost taxpayers a bundle and wasted lawmaker time, time better spent attending the nation’s needs. The anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on King v. Burwell will […]

Julie DelegalJune 24, 2015

The murder of a pastor and eight parishioners in their historic Charleston church this past Wednesday was swiftly answered by law enforcement the next day, when police arrested 21-year-old Dylann Roof. Roof has expressed ideological kinship with the Council of Conservative Citizens, one of numerous hate groups whose poison is available with a few clicks […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2015

Marco Rubio can’t escape the Tom Steyer-funded NextGen Climate activist group. Two weeks ago, Rubio announced his candidacy for president at the Freedom Tower Hotel in downtown Miami. Across Biscayne Boulevard greeting those attending as they left the speech were a group of NextGen activists, denouncing Rubio for his stance on climate change. Weekend before last […]

Guest AuthorApril 22, 2015

The state of California is known for many things, including red carpets, wine country and high taxes. But recently, the Golden State has also become known for its struggle with a crisis other states like Florida are working to avoid: a severe water shortage that threatens its economy, its environment and the livelihood of millions […]

James CallApril 9, 2015

Florida’s business-recruiter-in-chief is stepping up a media campaign in advance of a California job-hunting expedition. Enterprise Florida began running radio commercials Thursday touting Florida’s perfect business climate in advance of Gov. Rick Scott’s trade delegation to California April 12-13. “California has the nation’s highest personal income tax, the highest state sales tax, and one of […]

Mitch PerryApril 1, 2015

Speaking to talk-show host Bill Bunkley on Tuesday, Ocala House Republican Dennis Baxley stood by his decision to reverse his vote on the gay adoption issue. He initially voted for HB 7013, which would provide incentives to state workers who adopt children from foster care — while also repealing part of state law that in […]

Mitch PerryApril 1, 2015

Speaking to talk-show host Bill Bunkley on Tuesday, Ocala House Republican Dennis Baxley stood by his decision to reverse his vote on the gay adoption issue. He initially voted for HB 7013, which would provide incentives to state workers who adopt children from foster care — while also repealing part of state law that in […]

James CallMarch 17, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott continues to preach from the Book of Low Taxation while a choir of number crunchers sings about more people going to work. The Florida jobless rate remained unchanged in January at 5.7 percent, above the national rate of 5.5 percent but showing an increase of 13,900 jobs compared with December and 274,000 more […]

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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.

Julie Delegal: Let’s get to the right conversation about vaccines and autism

Barney Bishop: All sources needed to provide energy security

Marc Yacht: Republicans now fret high court may boot Obamacare

Julie Delegal: Southern Poverty Law Center keeps tabs on hate groups

NextGen Climate counters Marco Rubio’s claims about clean economy

Tom Feeney: Don't import California's water-planning woes to Florida

Enterprise Florida buys radio ads ahead of Rick Scott California visit

Dennis Baxley on gay adoption reversal: “I simply can’t affirm homosexuality”

Dennis Baxley on gay adoption reversal: "I simply can't affirm homosexuality"

Unemployment rate steady while Rick Scott focuses on new jobs