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Associated PressApril 18, 2016

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A Florida judicial panel is recommending that a Miami-Dade County judge be suspended from the bench because of evidence she was impaired at a restaurant and at work. The Judicial Qualifications Commission panel made the recommendation Monday pending the outcome of Judge Jacqueline Schwartz‘s case. The Florida Supreme Court must decide whether to approve the […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2016

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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio failed to convince a majority of voters in any Florida county outside his home Miami-Dade that he was the best Republican choice for president. With late but still incomplete returns, Florida’s junior U.S. senator was losing every county in Florida to Donald Trump except Miami-Dade. He was finishing third in at least 26 counties, […]

Associated PressMarch 9, 2016

Florida health officials say they’ve confirmed the first case of sexually transmitted Zika virus in the state. Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong‘s office announced Wednesday that two new cases of Zika had been confirmed in Polk County. Officials say one instance was travel-related and, in the other case, the virus was sexually transmitted from […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 29, 2016

Gambling interests have lined up in the State Capital, lobbying for their long-held dream of remaking Florida in the image of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. As the Florida Legislature considers their requests for more and bigger casinos, I would caution the following: Not so fast. Any action the Legislature may take to expand gambling […]

Scott PowersFebruary 3, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has declared a public health emergency in four counties with diagnosed cases of Zika virus: Hillsborough, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Santa Rosa. There have been nine confirmed travel-related instances of the Zika virus in those counties. The Zika virus has become a profound public health crisis throughout much of Latin American and the […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 28, 2016

AT&T announces Cristal Cole will serve as Regional Director of External Affairs for Northeast Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade County School Board. In her new role, Cole will be responsible for a variety of legislative and community affairs initiatives. She will assist with technology deployment and infrastructure investment, collaborating with community, legislative and business leaders. […]

Drew WilsonDecember 14, 2015

Rep. Holly Raschein drew a Democratic opponent in her re-election campaign for House District 120, though the Key Largo Republican shouldn’t have too much trouble vaulting the competition to secure her third term. Retired schoolteacher Artie Leichner filed for the seat in mid-November, and brought in a single $100 check during his first two weeks […]

Guest AuthorDecember 10, 2015

When state lawmakers approved the original 2010 gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, they promised Florida residents it would serve as a firewall against the further expansion of gambling. The proposed renewal of the compact is a complete violation of that trust. In fact, the renegotiated compact will lead to the largest gambling expansion in […]

Guest AuthorDecember 9, 2015

When state lawmakers approved the original 2010 gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, they promised Florida residents it would serve as a firewall against the further expansion of gambling. The proposed renewal of the compact is a complete violation of that trust. In fact, the renegotiated compact will lead to the largest gambling expansion in […]

Phil AmmannNovember 15, 2015

Uber is taking the next big step in trying to break Miami-Dade’s growing traffic congestion. On Thursday, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing tech company launches uberPOOL, a next-generation carpool service that matches passengers going in the same direction, while allowing them to split the cost of the ride. Ryan Graves, Uber’s Senior Vice President and Head of […]

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Judicial panel recommends judge’s suspension for impairment

Marco Rubio losing every Florida county except his home Miami-Dade

Florida reports 1st case of sexually transmitted Zika virus

John Sowinski: Gambling proposals may violate Florida Constitution

Zika virus spread leads Rick Scott to declare health emergencies in 4 counties

Personnel note: AT&T names Cristal Cole Regional Director of External Affairs

Holly Raschein draws Democrat in HD 120, but not much challenge

John Sowinski: Compact is a #BadDealforFlorida

John Sowinski: Compact is a #BadDealforFlorida

Miami-Dade to get #uberPOOL, new Uber carpool service