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Associated PressAugust 14, 2015

A Tallahassee attorney says Florida Gov. Rick Scott was a “novice politician” who got “bad advice” that led him to ignore the state’s public records law. State officials on Friday paid $700,000 to Steven Andrews to settle seven lawsuits that contended that Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and other officials flouted Florida’s public records law. […]

Martin DyckmanAugust 12, 2015

Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]

Mitch PerryAugust 12, 2015

Last month marked the 30th anniversary of the legendary Live-Aid concerts that took place in Philadelphia and London. One of the breakout stars of that historic occasion, Boy George, apparently will be in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. That’s right: Culture Club is headlining a group of ’80s and ’90s bands that will be […]

Martin DyckmanAugust 11, 2015

Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]

Drew WilsonAugust 11, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s office said Tuesday that online job openings have jumped during the past year, with July’s openings marking the state’s highest since May 2005. “The demand for jobs across the state is growing and the good news is that we have many opportunities available for families to get a great job in Florida,” Scott said. “By cutting […]

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 […]

Ryan RayAugust 10, 2015

The Florida Department Agriculture & Consumer Services announced Monday that longtime agency employee Darica Smith has been promoted to the position of director of marketing. In a news release from Commissioner Adam Putnam, the department welcomed Smith to her new role. “During her time at the department, Darica has proven herself to be a strong leader with […]

Phil AmmannAugust 10, 2015

With barefaced demagoguery, Rick Scott once again shows his inner Pinocchio. The latest from Bill Day highlights the Florida governor — here called “Scottocchio” — and his changing rules on abortions, part of the shameless effort to demonize Planned Parenthood. Last week, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration ordered three of the state’s Planned […]

Associated PressAugust 8, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi has activated the state’s price gouging hotline for people living in five counties affected by severe weather and flooding. Bondi announced the hotline would be in operation starting Friday for Dixie, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Taylor counties. Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in those five counties. State […]

Associated PressAugust 7, 2015

Florida is paying $700,000 to settle allegations that Gov. Rick Scott and other state officials flouted the state’s public records laws. The state agreed this week to pay that amount to Tallahassee lawyer Steven Andrews. Andrews sued the governor and other top state officials back in 2013. He alleged the Scott administration failed to turn […]

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Rick Scott got ‘bad advice’ on open government law, lawyer says

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all winner could be Donald Trump

Mitch Perry Report for 8.12.15 — Hot fun in the summertime?

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all winner could be Donald Trump

Rick Scott says online job demand on rise in Florida

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

Darica Smith promoted to marketing director for Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam

Bill Day’s latest: Rick Scott shows his inner Pinocchio

Florida activates price gouging hotline for 5 counties

State to pay $700,000 to settle public records lawsuits