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Staff ReportsSeptember 1, 2016

A former chief of staff of the Florida Department of Children and Families has become a top executive for Pondera Solutions, a Google Enterprise partner. Vivian Myrtetus is regional manager for the eastern United States, the company announced in a press release. It provides “fraud analytics for government agencies nationwide.” She will be based in Miami, reporting to Pondera Solution’s COO Greg […]

Mitch PerryMay 17, 2016

Are Tampa and the state of Florida on the cutting edge of transportation that is about to transform the world in the next decade? Though Tampa leaders frustrated with the Florida Department of Transportation might think otherwise, that’s the viewpoint espoused Tuesday by Ray LaHood, the former secretary of transportation in Barack Obama’s first term in […]

Blake DowlingApril 17, 2016

This battle between Apple and the FBI is one of the most controversial technology stories of the year. The FBI, while trying to get into the phone of the two San Bernardino terrorists, took Apple to court. The agency demanded that Apple help the agency get data off the locked phone and then said “never […]

Guest AuthorApril 13, 2016

Amendment 1 was put on the ballot with more than a million signatures gathered in just five months, and it enjoys the support of 73 percent of Florida voters, with strong support from every demographic, geographic and political subgroup of voters. The reason for this strong support is clear. Amendment 1 ensures that Floridians will […]

Phil AmmannApril 12, 2016

Amendment 1 was put on the ballot with more than a million signatures gathered in just five months, and it enjoys the support of 73 percent of Florida voters, with strong support from every demographic, geographic and political subgroup of voters. The reason for this strong support is clear. Amendment 1 ensures that Floridians will […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2016

If you drive into any one of our contiguous sister states, you’re treated to a sign cheerily announcing “Welcome to Florida!” and bearing reminders of two exotic imports that have decreasing relevance to our state’s economy — an image of an orange and Gov. Rick Scott’s name. Beneath these large signs are smaller signs that […]

Guest AuthorApril 6, 2016

Since most people are busy acquiring more and more things, it may be past time to start thinking about the question: Do we really need more “stuff”? However, it can’t be too late if “stuff” is defined properly. The word “stuff” in the context of this column is meant to describe all the things we […]

Guest AuthorMarch 30, 2016

Jacob and Zachary, my sons, turned 16 in January. The birthday cards came pouring in, dozens of messages and jokes around the idea that “drivers better watch out” and “it’s time to get your license.” Since I’ve always been guided by reason, rather than Hallmark, these cards didn’t mean much to me. Or my kids. […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 24, 2016

Legislation that would protect one’s “digital assets” after death has been passed by the Florida Legislature. The bill (SB 494) now heads to Gov. Rick Scott‘s desk after the House passed it 116-0 Wednesday. The Senate previously approved it on a 36-0 vote. Under the bill, someone of a person’s choosing could have access to and control their financial […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 23, 2016

One of the most talked-about narratives in U.S. politics is that Democrats have an inherent advantage to digital campaigning over Republicans. It’s a story validated not just by the age demographics and tech sophistication of Democrats as a whole, but by digital missteps of Republican candidates on a national stage. That narrative may have played […]

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Personnel note: Vivian Myrtetus moves to Pondera Solutions

Panel talks all about the future of driverless cars and how they’ll adapt to it

Blake Dowling: Apple vs. FBI and the bounties for ‘bug hunters’

Jim Kallinger and Dick Batchelor: Vote ‘Yes on 1 for the Sun’

Jim Kallinger and Dick Batchelor: Vote ‘Yes on 1 for the Sun’

Peter Schorsch: Bureaucracy fails to deliver Rick Scott’s pro-business boasts

Michael Bass: Do we really need more 'stuff'?

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Florida should raise the driving age to 18

Legislature OKs digital assets measure

Joe Clements and Matt Farrar: Why Republicans now have advantage in digital campaigns