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Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

The nascent activist group Conservatives for Energy Freedom will be holding its first town hall meeting in the Sunshine State, appropriately enough, the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. as it starts its statewide “Energy Choice Listening Tour.” Organizers say they want the public to speak out about issues they’ve had […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi has earned the ire of Democrats, gay rights advocates and plenty of newspaper editorial writers over the years for her obstinate resistance to same-sex marriage in Florida. One thing can definitely be said about her fervent opposition, though: She never defied a federal judge’s order, which is exactly what Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi has earned the ire of Democrats, gay rights advocates and plenty of newspaper editorial writers over the years for her obstinate resistance to same-sex marriage in Florida. One thing can definitely be said about her fervent opposition, though: She never defied a federal judge’s order, which is exactly what Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

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The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission has been a favorite whipping boy among critics for years, but its attracted more criticism in recent times as ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft have broken into the market – and not gone along with PTC rules. Uber’s premier ride service known as Uber Black entered the Tampa market during the […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

You might recall that in August of 2012, thousands of Republicans and journalists flooding Tampa for the Republican National Convention were greeted with a billboard that read,” “Welcome to Tampa! Where the mayor and all city council members are DEMOCRATS.” It was the Cigar City’s time to shine, and a point of pride for a state party […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

When it comes to the United States’s role in the world, Barack Obama can do no right in the eyes of his Republican critics on Capitol Hill (Come to think of it, they’re not in too enamored with his domestic policies, either). For months there have been hawks in Congress such as John McCain who […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

When it comes to the United States’s role in the world, Barack Obama can do no right in the eyes of his Republican critics on Capitol Hill (Come to think of it, they’re not in too enamored with his domestic policies, either). For months there have been hawks in Congress such as John McCain who […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2015

Health-care discussions will shift from Tallahassee to Orlando this week as the Foundation of the Associated Industries of Florida hosts a health-care summit through Tuesday. The 2015 Health Care Affordability Summit features familiar faces, with the likes of state Sens. Aaron Bean, R-Jacksonville, and Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, and state Reps. Carey Pigman, R-Avon Park, and […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2015

Since its inception in 2009, Joey Redner’s Cigar City Brewing has enjoyed tremendous growth and critical acclaim, winning international awards for its high quality craft beers. Among those admiring from afar apparently is the apotheosis of “Big Beer,” Anheuser Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer company in the world. According to a story in Sunday’s […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2015

Since its inception in 2009, Joey Redner’s Cigar City Brewing has enjoyed tremendous growth and critical acclaim, winning international awards for its high quality craft beers. Among those admiring from afar apparently is the apotheosis of “Big Beer,” Anheuser Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer company in the world. According to a story in Sunday’s […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Energy Choice Listening Tour begins in St. Pete tonight

Mitch Perry Report for 2.10.15 — Alabama’s chief justice goes where Pam Bondi wouldn’t

Mitch Perry Report for 2.10.15 — Alabama's chief justice goes where Pam Bondi wouldn't

Judge could rule on Hillsborough PTC minimum fare rule by end of February

FDP goes after GOP Tampa City Council candidates

Mitch Perry Report for 2.9.15 – Will Bill Nelson’s stance on arming Kiev prevail?

Mitch Perry Report for 2.9.15 – Will Bill Nelson's stance on arming Kiev prevail?

Foundation for AIF to host 2015 Health Care Affordability Summit

Joey Redner says he's not in discussions with Anheuser Busch InBev

Joey Redner says he’s not in discussions with Anheuser Busch InBev