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Phil AmmannAugust 18, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott named Jacksonville business and real estate attorney Gary Wilkinson to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. Wilkinson, 56, has been a shareholder at Bledsoe, Jacobson, Schmidt, Wright, Wilkinson & Sussman since 2006. His experience includes secured lending and lender liability; debtor/creditor rights; trade secrets; non-compete agreements and business contracts; as well as trust, […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2015

Good morning, y’all. Lawmakers in Tallahassee return to work today to compete their task laid before them by the Florida Supreme Court – to redistrict eight of the state’s 27 congressional districts. They did a lot of complaining last week about how they were wronged by the Supreme Court – but with just five days […]

Mitch PerryAugust 16, 2015

The politically divisive cultural war over abortion rights have resurfaced with a vengeance this summer. The latest flashpoint has centered around a series of edited videotapes that appear to show administrators from Planned Parenthood detailing how fetal tissue drawn from abortions was used in medical research. On Friday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson moved to cut the state’s funding […]

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 […]

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Gov. Scott appoints Jax attorney Gary Wilkinson to the Fourth Circuit Court

Mitch Perry Report for 8.17.15 – Winston’s shaky debut

Planned Parenthood to respond to Rick Scott on Monday

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