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Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2015

Last month Governor Rick Scott agreed to pay a Tallahassee lawyer $700,000 in taxpayer funds to settle lawsuits alleging he and members of his staff violated state law when they created email accounts to hide their communications from state public records laws and then withheld the documents. As reported by the Miami Herald, the settlement with attorney Steven […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 21, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced twelve appointments and one reappointment to a variety of state regulatory boards. Bradford County Development Authority Scott began by announcing five appointments to the Bradford County Development Authority. Patricia Evans, 42, of Starke, is community president of Bradford and Clay Counties for Capital City Bank. She fills a vacant seat and […]

Associated PressSeptember 20, 2015

A $205 million dredging project has been completed at PortMiami, though questions linger over the environmental costs. The port channel is now 52 feet deep, allowing massive ships sailing through an expanded Panama Canal to bring cargo to Miami. Gov. Rick Scott says the expansion could bring about $7 billion to the region. According to […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 18, 2015

Florida’s unemployment rate continues to drop slightly. The August unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, compared with 5.5 percent in July. The state added 19,600 jobs last month, according to figures released Friday by the Department of Economic Opportunity. The jobless rate remains higher than the national rate of 5.1 percent with about 507,000 unemployed Floridians. […]

Diane RobertsSeptember 17, 2015

Near the end of the latest televised dork parade billed as a “Republican Debate,” CNN’s Jake Tapper asked each candidate what her or his Secret Service code name should be. “Secretariat,” whinnied Carly Fiorina. “Humble,” hollered Donald Trump. “Gator!” said Marco Rubio. Sigh. Marcocito received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida after a […]

Bob SparksSeptember 17, 2015

The second GOP debate is history. In a few days, polls will tell us who did well, or not so well, in the minds of voters. The final debate is set for Florida on March 10, just five days before the Florida Primary (although early voting begins March 5). It is impossible to predict how […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 17, 2015

Dr. John Armstrong, Florida’s surgeon general and Health Department secretary, on Thursday said he has colon cancer and will be undergoing surgery Friday. Armstrong, appointed in 2012, disclosed his diagnosis in a note to department employees. “We all know health is personal, and today I need to share with you how it is impacting my […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 17, 2015

An incentives deal with mega-retailer Wal-Mart will bring 625 jobs and a pair of new warehouses to Polk County, Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday. “I’m proud to announce that Wal-Mart will be creating 625 new jobs at their new e-commerce facilities in Polk County,” Scott said. “Because of our work to create a business-friendly environment, […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2015

It’s a familiar sight in Jacksonville. Governor Rick Scott comes to town and says a few words. Mayor Lenny Curry is by his side, along with a few Council members. On Thursday morning, it happened again. Scott came to town to give a Young Entrepreneur Award to Dane Grey, the 29 year old owner of Elite […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 17, 2015

Florida Rep. Richard Corcoran, soon to become one of the most powerful people in state government, delivered a fiery speech Wednesday promising sweeping changes in everything from schools to legislative ethics and how long judges can stay on the bench. Corcoran, a lawyer and one time top aide to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio when Rubio […]

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70% of Floridians say taxpayers shouldn’t cover Rick Scott’s legal bills

Gov. Scott announces thirteen state board appointments

Dredging finished at PortMiami; questions linger over damage

Sunshine State’s jobless rate continues to fall

Diane Roberts: Marcocito, Secret Service code names and the Gators

Bob Sparks: Will Republican Party of Florida force presidential candidates to attend November summit?

State’s surgeon general says he has colon cancer

Wal-Mart announces two Polk County e-commerce sites, 625 jobs

Rick Scott, Lenny Curry trumpet job creation in Jacksonville on Thursday

Next House speaker: Legislators the enemy, promises change