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Jim RosicaSeptember 8, 2017

With tropical storm-force winds less than 24 hours away, Hurricane Irma also is expected to bring storm surge of 6-12 feet to the state’s southern coasts, Gov. Rick Scott said Friday night. “Our state has never seen anything like this before,” he said. The governor spoke at an evening news briefing from the state’s Emergency Operations Center […]

Staff ReportsApril 23, 2017

Nearly 7,000 homes are covered under mandatory evacuation orders in Southwest Florida as wildfires continue to rage just outside Fort Myers. On Sunday, a St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crew was dispatched to Collier County to help battle the spread of fires in the area. The Tampa Bay Reporter writes the St. Pete crew is part of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 22, 2016

It’s been a contentious election cycle, but Sen. Bill Nelson said Americans are engaged and appear eager to cast their ballots. “I think, on the one hand, people all across the country are so turned off at the degree of ugliness that has gone on in our politics,” said Nelson following a stop in Immokalee […]

Jim RosicaJuly 20, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday appointed three deputy prosecutors as county judges on the west coast of Florida. Joseph A. Poblick, who was in private practice, will be a new Pasco County judge. He replaces Judge Marc H. Salton. Poblick, 41, of Dade City, has also been an assistant state attorney for the 9th Judicial […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 6, 2016

Eight Southwest Florida circuit court judges will keep their spot on the bench after no challengers filed to run against them by Friday’s noon qualifying deadline. In Collier County, Judges Jim Shenko and Lauren L. Brodie will retain their seats. Lee County Circuit Judges Nick Thompson, Jay B. Rosman, Ramiro Manalich and Alane Laboda will […]

Drew WilsonNovember 2, 2015

Republican Joe Davidow officially began his campaign for House District 80 with an event on Hodges College campus this past Tuesday. In his announcement, the Naples lawyer told a crowd of about 70 people that he was “deeply concerned” about the “large influx of new residents” to the state and how it may affect Florida […]

Phil AmmannOctober 29, 2015

As Uber continues its expansion across the globe, a new company-sponsored public policy blog will touch on several issues facing the popular ridesharing service, such as car insurance and company benefits. Uber Under the Hood, launched Wednesday, is the latest effort by the San Francisco-based company to garner more support as it deals with lawmakers […]

Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2015

September fundraising reports are in for House District 80, and Republican candidate Byron Donalds has a lot to celebrate. The Collier County businessman raised $19,060 last month, giving him a cash-on-hand total of $65,577 seven months into his campaign. His September report alone shows more contributions than the other two candidates in the race combined. […]

Diane RobertsJune 26, 2015

I am the descendant of at least 10 Confederate soldiers. A few owned slaves; most did not. One great-great-grandfather fought at the Battle of Natural Bridge. Another survived the Siege of Petersburg. So don’t throw the Y-word at me. Don’t tell me I don’t understand. I understand all too well. The Confederate battle flag is […]

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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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Rick Scott: Irma’s ‘storm surge could kill you’

St. Pete fire crews called to Collier in wildfire fight

Bill Nelson predicts smooth election during stop in Southwest Florida

Rick Scott names three new county judges

Eight Southwest Florida circuit court judges keep their seats

Joe Davidow officially kicks off campaign for HD 80

Uber tackles public policy issues with newly launched “Under the Hood” blog

September fundraising gives HD 80 hopeful Byron Donalds reason to cheer

Diane Roberts: Take it down already!

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