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Associated PressNovember 14, 2016

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Google’s search engine is highlighting an inaccurate story claiming that President-elect Donald Trump won the popular vote in last week’s election. It’s the latest example of bogus information spread by the internet’s gatekeepers. The incorrect results are shown in a two-day-old story posted on the pro-Trump “70 News” site. On Monday, a link to the […]

Phil AmmannNovember 4, 2016

Election Day is only days away, and Uber and Google have teamed up to help voters cast ballots. As part of its ongoing campaign to boost the turnout among Uber users, the San Francisco-based ridesharing service has worked with Google on a special in-app feature available Nov. 8 that will help locate polling locations — and quickly request […]

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. […]

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Google highlighting inaccurate story about election results

Uber, Google develop app for Election Day rides

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