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Guest AuthorJune 2, 2016

A vital piece of Florida’s economy and livelihoods are hinging on historic actions this year by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Supreme Court of the United States. It’s a continuation of the Florida-Georgia water war — one that’s been going on for decades. But this year matters more than any other; the Supreme […]

Melissa RossMay 27, 2016

Music fans who flock to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival this weekend can expect to be asked to sign a petition supported by voting rights activists around Florida. The Florida Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative was an initiated constitutional amendment that fell short of the required signatures needed to make it onto the Florida ballot […]

Melissa RossMay 13, 2016

A new study from the Pew Research Center finds the phenomenon of a shrinking middle class is a reality across Florida. According to Pew, the percentage of families earning middle class incomes has fallen in nearly nine out of 10 major cities nationwide over the last several years. That includes most population centers in Florida. Four […]

Melissa RossMay 12, 2016

At least one Jacksonville official says the 904 should follow the lead of Austin, Texas when it comes to how to regulate ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. City Councilman John Crescimbeni said all he’s calling for is a level playing field. “Either everybody plays by the rules, or we just get rid of the […]

Melissa RossMay 11, 2016

It’s the remarkable tale of a poor Mexican boy who beat long odds to become a renowned brain surgeon. His mission — to eradicate brain tumors. Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa first came to this country as an illegal immigrant. Jumping a border fence on the day before his 19th birthday in 1987, he had no English and no money, so […]

Associated PressMay 9, 2016

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The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama‘s demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency. Republicans from states at greatest risk, such as Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Georgia, […]

Scott PowersMay 6, 2016

Florida’s U.S. Senator Bill Nelson said Friday that Puerto Rico faces a Zika virus public health emergency and he believes the $1.9 billion emergency fund he sponsored will get through the Senate. The Democrat from Orlando also said he is working side-by-side with Florida’s Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to convince Congress that the mosquito-borne […]

Associated PressMay 6, 2016

Long before Donald Trump swatted away his Republican presidential rivals, his likely Democratic opponent and her allies began laying traps for him. Priorities USA, the lead super PAC backing Hillary Clinton, has already reserved $91 million in television advertising that will start next month and continue through Election Day. In addition, Clinton’s campaign and Priorities USA have […]

Phil AmmannMay 5, 2016

People remember President George W. Bush for his often-fractured way with words. Wordsmiths immortalized the presidential malapropism machine with his own category of flubs — “Bushisms.” True, his tongue often may have been in overdrive as his brain shifted gears. On one occasion, however, Bush nailed it: “America is the land of the second chance […]

Melissa RossMay 5, 2016

It’s a little-noticed move on Capitol Hill, but one that could negatively impact thousands of Florida children in districts around the state. House lawmakers are proposing legislation that would roll back school lunch laws passed in 2010. These laws guarantee free lunches and after-school meals for children in high-poverty areas. A proposal the House will […]

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Tampa Bay Rays rally & Hurricane Ian Relief drive at Tropicana Field October 6, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Tampa Bay Rays/Scott Audette)

Dan Tonsmeire: Historic Florida, Georgia water war decisions will impact entire nation

Voting rights activists to petition this weekend at Jacksonville Jazz Fest

Florida’s shrinking middle class

A voter referendum for Uber/Lyft in Jacksonville?

Brad Pitt, immigration, Mayo Clinic, and ‘Dr. Q’

Mosquito season brings no urgency for money to fight Zika

Bill Nelson says Puerto Rico faces Zika emergency

Democratic advertising blitz awaits Donald Trump

Darryl E. Owens: Second chances start with taking a second look past prison stripes

Proposed changes to nation’s school lunch program could impact thousands of Florida children