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Associated PressMay 7, 2017

Unease and uncertainty are settling over Americans with serious illnesses as Republicans move closer to dismantling Democratic former President Barack Obama‘s health care system. A New Orleans attorney with multiple sclerosis fears he’ll be forced to close his practice if he loses coverage, while a Philadelphia woman with asthma is looking at stockpiling inhalers. The […]

Scott PowersSeptember 19, 2016

Las Vegas and Orlando. Orlando and Vegas. If you live in one, you know the rivalry and the snarkish back-and-forth putdowns. But when you set aside the casinos, theme parks, and Asian buffet restaurants there still seems to be enough there to rank both among the nation’s most fun cities, according to a new list. […]

Associated PressMay 28, 2015

Florida gun owners who don’t have a concealed weapons permit can now take their firearms with them while fleeing a hurricane. Not that it’s been a big problem in Florida in the past. No one can cite an example of a gun owner being arrested while evacuating ahead of a hurricane, but lawmakers didn’t want […]

Phil AmmannMarch 29, 2015

As Bill Day sees it, you know it’s springtime in Tallahassee when gun bills begin floating around the Florida Legislature. It’s the Gunshine State, after all. Last week, a bill advanced allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons during emergencies such as hurricanes. Backed by the National Rifle Association, the measure gives gun owners a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 29, 2015

As Bill Day sees it, you know it’s springtime in Tallahassee when gun bills begin floating around the Florida Legislature. It’s the Gunshine State, after all. Last week, a bill advanced allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons during emergencies such as hurricanes. Backed by the National Rifle Association, the measure gives gun owners a […]

Guest AuthorMarch 25, 2015

I recently met someone from Bolivia through a mutual friend. She was telling me how different it is in Florida, as no one ever is outside or takes walks. I thought that was an odd statement, given that I see plenty of fellow Floridians outside enjoying our beautiful state. Then I thought: The difference is that […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 2015

Presidential elections only come around once every four years, and the Oscars don’t pull in the numbers nearly like they used to, so the Super Bowl has become truly the premiere American event over the past few decades. And that event is much longer than the 3 1/2 hours that the game is actually played on […]

Tag: New Orleans

Anxiety over GOP health plan for those with severe illnesses

Orlando trails only Vegas in list of America’s most fun cities, but Cincy is 6th?

Unpermitted Florida gun owners get exemption for hurricanes

Bill Day’s latest: Welcome to the Gunshine State

Bill Day's latest: Welcome to the Gunshine State

Alaina Bernard: Orlando culture forming stepping stones for the future

Mitch Perry Report for 1.30.15 -So when does the Super Bowl come back to Tampa?