Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Phil AmmannMarch 21, 2015

On a Monday, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s PAC hired Liz Mair to guide social media and online communications. Within 48 hours, Mair resigned — a victim of past remarks that did not sit well in Iowa, an early primary state. In an age of detailed opponent research and attack politics, Mair provides a cautionary tale […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 11, 2015

If there is one keyword for the digital age, it is “privacy.” From social media trolls and revenge porn to thieves eyeing to steal identities, the way private digital information spreads on the Internet is possibly the most burning issue of our times. An added wrinkle is the fact our digital identity sticks around much longer […]

Shannon NickinsonDecember 16, 2014

Pensacola is an old city. And as we learned in the April flooding, our infrastructure on the ground has all of the flaws that the streets, sewers and storm drains of a community our size and age has. But as the city and county fathers (and mothers) pursue money from the tax rolls, federal grants […]

Guest AuthorDecember 1, 2014

Thanksgiving in my house was probably a lot like it is in most others. It’s a day for faith, family, food and football. It was a day to gather together under one roof and reflect on the blessings we’ve been given as a family. We were joined by my mother, and that’s a blessing in […]

Guest AuthorJune 19, 2014

I admit it. I’m addicted. Social media, my phone, television, all things Internet — I would not want to live without them. I turn 40 next month and I’ve had the luxury of: growing up without the Internet, reading physical books in the library that I found using a card catalog, remembering the first time […]

Daniel TilsonMay 29, 2014

As if Internet service isn’t expensive enough, get ready for a “two-tiered” pay-to-play version. The Federal Communications Commission is moving forward with a controversial plan that would let Internet service providers (ISP) charge companies extra to stream their content at faster speeds. Companies like Netflix, Amazon and Google would be charged new fees to deliver […]

Guest AuthorApril 30, 2014

The definition of a common carrier is a person or company that transports goods or passengers on regular routes at set rates. Last year the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had a tough time with labeling Internet service providers (ISPs) as common carriers, despite the fact that they provide transportation of data at a set rate. […]

Guest AuthorOctober 2, 2013

Entrepreneurs making a living through Internet sales better get ready for a fight in Florida over your e-liberty. Government is about to come knocking on your screen. It appears the Legislature will be considering the Internet sales tax again during the 2014 session. If enacted, the tax will apply to your e-customers who come to […]

Tag: Internet

Opponents targeting campaign staff no longer off limits

Peter Schorsch: Privacy of digital information should extend beyond death

Shannon Nickinson: Pensacola slow to prepare for the wireless world

Marco Rubio: Raise ladders of opportunity, not just the minimum wage

Leandra Preston-Sidler: Appreciating the simple moments in midst of technology onslaught

Daniel Tilson: It’s HOW the FCC regulates the Internet that matters

Jon Tietz: How municipalities can end the net neutrality debate

Jamie Miller: Will Florida enact a sales tax on Internet sales?