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Peter SchorschMay 21, 2016

Judging by the expression on her face, Lizbeth Benacquisto appeared genuinely surprised — and touched — by the standing ovation given to her by her colleagues in the Senate upon her return to the Florida Legislature. The date was April 23, 2014, and it was the day after Benacquisto finished second in the four-way Republican primary to […]

Gary FineoutMay 13, 2016

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, owner of Florida’s largest casinos, is trying to get a federal judge to block the publication of information related to a trial that could upend their businesses and to seal a key deposition until it can be redacted. Tribal attorneys this week filed an emergency motion seeking to seal a […]

Guest AuthorMay 3, 2016

Now that the federal government has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, the state of Florida needs to find a good way to honor one of our own: Mary McLeod Bethune, the legendary educator who founded a school for African-American girls that grew into what is today Bethune-Cookman University. As some have […]

Guest AuthorMay 2, 2016

Now that the federal government has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, the state of Florida needs to find a good way to honor one of our own: Mary McLeod Bethune, the legendary educator who founded a school for African-American girls that grew into what is today Bethune-Cookman University. As some have […]

Phil AmmannApril 25, 2016

April 24-30 is National Reentry Week, which provides a prime opportunity for communities across Florida to work together to reduce recidivism. At PRIDE Enterprises, we believe it is vital to recognize this week because it aligns with our statutory missions and our role in the community. The Florida Legislature created PRIDE as a not-for-profit corporation […]

Ryan RayApril 21, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham rocked the Democratic side of Florida politics with her announcement Thursday morning she’s “seriously considering” a run for governor. But of course, she won’t be alone in seeking to take back the Governor’s Mansion for the Dems for the first time since Gov. Lawton Chiles held the state’s highest post in 1998. Margate Sen. Jeremy Ring said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 11, 2016

The future is here. Gone are the days when self-driving cars were just a thing of science fiction. The technology is being tested across the country; and autonomous vehicles could be hitting Florida’s roads soon, thanks in part to a transportation bill signed into law last week. Tucked into the omnibus transportation passed by the Florida […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 6, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott once again threw his support behind a bill to keep Florida from doing business with firms that boycott Israel. On Wednesday, Scott held a bill signing ceremony at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton. It was a ceremonial event only; Scott formally signed the bill into law […]

Guest AuthorApril 4, 2016

In the spirit of “we ain’t got the good sense God gave a goose,” we’re fixing to tar-and-feather poor “Jim,” the West Coast anti-gun guy who started that petition to allow folks to carry guns inside the arena at this summer’s GOP convention in Cleveland. By the time Jim fessed up to being the creator, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 25, 2016

Nearly six dozen new laws went on the books Friday. Gov. Rick Scott signed 68 bills into law, including ones that clarify when physicians’ assistants can prescribe medication, a bill revising the state’s building codes and a host of local laws. The Naples Republican also vetoed his first bill, which would have created the Gainesville […]

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Curt Clawson is why we can’t have nice things

Seminole Tribe trying to stop publication of financial info

William Mattox: Let’s honor Mary McLeod Bethune with a K-12 scholarship program

William Mattox: Let’s honor Mary McLeod Bethune with a K-12 scholarship program

Jack Edgemon: PRIDE Enterprises takes pride in reducing recidivism

Jeremy Ring also floating run for governor in 2018

Open roads: Florida preparing for self-driving vehicles

Rick Scott ceremonially signs Israel anti-boycott bill

Linda Cunningham: Carry your gun almost anywhere – except near politicians

Governor signs 68 bills into law, including ones to help veterans