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Guest AuthorSeptember 23, 2015

The proposed State Road 7 extension in Palm Beach County north to Northlake Boulevard has sparked many stories and much debate. The debate pits residents in the rural northwest against a gated golf community, so the demographic polarization keeps the discussion lively and interesting. Both camps, though, would be wise to join forces against looming […]

Ryan RayAugust 11, 2015

Anfield Consulting collected $560,000 last reporting quarter, according to estimates based on recently submitted compensation reports. The team of Frank Bernardino, Edgar Fernandez, Lee Killinger and Albert Balido managed a profitable portfolio of 87 contracts that was heavy on the legislative side of the ledger. About $405,000 of their earnings came from work with state lawmakers, the […]

Bill PrescottAugust 10, 2015

From the people determined to bring you Unplanned Parenthood, another fiesta of misogyny. On July 29, Rick Scott loudly announced investigations of Florida clinics that perform cancer screenings, HIV services, Pap tests, contraceptive care, stop-smoking programs, STD treatment, gynecological exams, and yes, abortions. The state Agency for Healthcare Administration cited four clinics: one for improper […]

Sally SwartzAugust 3, 2015

Martin County School Board isn’t the only government trying to pick the pockets of retired teachers and other school employees. But stripping retirees of health care benefits guaranteed by previous school boards unfairly burdens those on fixed incomes. The strategy also could wind up costing the school district more money than it saves, School Board […]

Ryan RayJuly 15, 2015

A tumultuous quarter for the 22nd Congressional District did not stop U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel from bringing in big-time donations: the West Palm Beach Democrat raised a total of $238,476 in the period between April and July, according to a recent filing with the Federal Election Commission. The haul brings her to $510,463 raised overall ahead of 2016 […]

Phil AmmannJune 25, 2015

State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo is supporting Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay in her bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. McKinlay, elected in November, is running for the seat held by Congressman Patrick Murphy, the Jupiter Democrat seeking Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat. If elected, McKinlay will become one of a handful of working single […]

Phil AmmannJune 19, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott named two attorneys based in Palm Beach Gardens to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Palm Beach County. Dina Keever, 52, has practiced with McCabe Rabin, P.A. since 2013. She previously was sole practitioner of Dina A. Keever, P.A. through 2013, and before that was with Lewis Tein, […]

Jac VerSteegJune 10, 2015

In one of the more bizarre cases I’ve seen, a Palm Beach County woman has just agreed to a plea bargain that requires her to perform 20 hours of community service. Her crime: Waiting too long to kill her dog. Debbie Mays, who lives in Wellington in Palm Beach County, was charged with animal cruelty […]

Shannon NickinsonJune 1, 2015

For many children, Escambia County is a hard place to grow up. A story in The New York Times, based on data gathered by the Equality of Opportunity Project, highlights the impact that a child’s ZIP code can have on his or her economic prospects. (Read UWF economist Rick Harper’s thoughts on the study here.) […]

Guest AuthorMay 13, 2015

I may have missed an upgrade or 2, but I believe Avenir 3.0 was just released. This version appears to shed its former illusions of becoming an eco-tourism triumph (1.0), and a New Urbanist Utopia (2.0). Avenir 3.0 rebrands the Vavrus Ranch development as a simple and pragmatic solution to a host of problems the […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Timothy Hullihan: Traffic, traffic, and more traffic

Anfield Consulting takes in $560K in Q2 lobbying fees

Diane Roberts: GOP takes its lady-parts jihad to Planned Parenthood

Sally Swartz: It’s time to keep promises with educators

Lois Frankel collects $238K in 2nd quarter contributions

Joe Abruzzo endorses Melissa McKinlay for Congress

Gov. Scott appoints Dina Keever and Scott Ira Suskauer to Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Woman's crime? Waiting too long to kill beloved pet

Shannon Nickinson: Support from Escambia business community is key to creating Children's Services Council

Timothy Hullihan: Why Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach County should shun Avenir 3.0