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Mitch PerryApril 19, 2017

Florida Democratic Minority House Leader Janet Cruz is calling for Miami Republican Sen. Frank Artiles to step down, following the outrage over published remarks of his racist comments to black Democratic lawmakers. “Frank Artiles’ comments Monday night transcend politics and get to the idea of who we are as people,” said the Tampa Representative in a statement issued late […]

Mitch PerryApril 19, 2017

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After years of intense debate, the Florida Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill to create statewide regulations for transportation network companies. The measure (HB 221) cleared the upper chamber on a 36-1 vote. The bill now heads to Gov. Rick Scott for his consideration. “Today we sent a strong message that Florida embraces transportation innovation. The […]

Staff ReportsApril 19, 2017

Florida animal welfare activists are calling Gov. Rick Scott to appoint a non-hunter to a vacancy on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). On Wednesday, the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF) ran an advertisement in the Tallahassee Democrat urging Scott to appoint either a nature photographer, a bird-watcher, or an individual with […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 19, 2017

So much for not having a “partner” in the White House. Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who bemoaned the lack of effective White House partnership for the first six years of his tenure, closes out his time in Tallahassee with close political ally Donald Trump heading the Executive Branch. Scott will be at the White House at 11:30 […]

Florence SnyderApril 19, 2017

The men and women who take care of Florida’s forests and parks have a serious case of hair on fire, and the Legislature would do well to listen to them. Trained professional foresters and the people at parks ‘n rec are easily among Florida’s best ambassadors. These stewards of “Real Florida” have been instrumental in […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2017

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry isn’t the only candidate from the 904 area code in the mix for CFO. State Sen. Aaron Bean told us Tuesday that he too was being considered for the job … and he gave us some insight into the timing of the process. “My name is in the hat for CFO,” Bean said. […]

Scott PowersApril 18, 2017

Lawmakers looking to cut budget and staffing levels of Orlando’s State Attorney Aramis Ayala note that she has so many unfilled staff positions that the cuts should not affect performance, yet a statewide look shows her operation is pretty typical of state attorneys offices. Almost all of Florida’s state attorneys – as well as Florida’s public defenders, […]

Mitch PerryApril 18, 2017

The Florida Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to inform the public within 24 hours after a spill occurs. Senators passed SB 532 on its third and final reading. Sponsored by Manatee County Republican Bill Galvano, the bill was filed in the wake of Gov. Rick Scott‘s request for new public notification rules and legislation to ensure […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2017

Two major political questions in Florida right now are predicated on the eventual decision of Gov. Rick Scott. But he’s in no rush to provide answers. One such decision: will he, as is widely expected, challenge Sen. Bill Nelson next year. Nelson, already in campaign mode, is telling reporters he’s “scared as a jackrabbit” to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2017

Zika season is all but upon us, and to that end Gov. Rick Scott visited Jacksonville Tuesday to discuss Florida’s ongoing struggles with Zika. Scott found himself messaging heavily around Zika in 2016, frustrated with President Barack Obama not doing as much as he could to fund Zika-related costs. In 2017, Scott has an ally in the White House — […]

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Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of providing emergency drinking water and supplies for disaster relief efforts.

Janet Cruz latest Democrat to call for Frank Artiles resignation

After four years of debate, bill regulating ride-sharing companies will go to Rick Scott’s desk

Newspaper ad calls on Governor to appoint non-hunter to state wildlife agency

Rick Scott, Donald Trump to be together on Wednesday

Florence Snyder: Richard Corcoran, please show some love to our real life Smokeys

Aaron Bean: ‘My name is in the hat for CFO’

Not just Aramis Ayala: Almost all state attorneys have lots of job openings for prosecutors, support staff

Senate gives full support to pollution notification rules change

Rick Scott still mulls Senate race, CFO choice

Rick Scott optimistic about partnership with White House on Zika