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Daniel TilsonNovember 19, 2013

Not one to brainstorm political strategy for Rick Scott, I inadvertently found myself flush today with an out-of-the-box idea for his re-election campaign. And with the holiday season fast approaching, I thought I’d share it in the spirit of giving. We all know the governor faces an uphill battle against likely Democratic candidate Charlie Crist, […]

Martin DyckmanSeptember 9, 2013

Florida has managed without a lieutenant governor for fully half a year since Gov. Rick Scott demanded Jennifer Carroll’s resignation. Nobody seems to care, apart from the media and those individuals who, against all reason, covet the job. Others may conclude that the office might as well be abolished. But that would be wrong. There […]

Bob SparksAugust 27, 2013

Over the years, Florida has been home to some well-known public servants. Some have had Tallahassee government buildings named after them. Leroy Collins, Claude Pepper, Doyle Conner and Ralph Turlington are just a few. All were Democrats. Republican Gov. Bob Martinez has one of the Department of Environmental Protection buildings named after him, but that’s […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 1/4/23-Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Indialantic, speaks during the Agriculture Committee, Wednesday at the Capitol in Tallahassee. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Daniel Tilson: Some unsolicited campaign advice for Rick Scott

Martin Dyckman: Scott needs to fill vacant Lieutenant Governor position

Bob Sparks: It’s time for Gov. Scott to name a new lieutenant governor