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Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2014

The selection of Dr. W. Kent Fuchs (pronounced “Fox”) as the next president of the University of Florida should be cause for celebration for anyone who cares about Florida agriculture and natural resources. Fuchs was born on an Oklahoma farm. It was such a tough life that his dad decided Alaska would be more forgiving, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2014

When a candidate loses an election, there’s a tendency to ask what could have been done differently. Coulda, woulda, shoulda is a natural part of the post-election period. But when a candidate loses by a margin as tight as Charlie Crist fell short against Rick Scott — 48.2 to 47.1 percent — there’s an obligation […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 6, 2014

A Tallahassee appellate court on Thursday affirmed an order requiring Florida Hospital Orlando to repay $22,138.34 to the state for unnecessary medical services for 14 Medicaid patients. In reaching its unanimous opinion a three-member panel of the First District Court of Appeal rejected the hospital’s argument that the state reviewed Medicaid patient files to determine […]

Phil AmmannNovember 6, 2014

Anticipating a special election, three St. Johns County Republicans filed for campaign accounts to succeed state Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart in House District 17, according to the Florida Division of Elections. Although he easily won another term on Tuesday, Renuart intends to run in a special election for a Republican state Sen. John Thrasher’s seat. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2014

Tuesday’s slate of elections in Florida certainly provided a list of winners and losers and I’m not just talking about the candidates. Here is my list of the real winners and losers. Let me know if I missed anyone. Winners Rick Scottworld’s brain trust and communications shop, Curt Anderson, Melissa Sellers, Justin Johnson, Tim Saler, Matt Moon, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2014

Tuesday’s slate of elections in Florida certainly provided a list of winners and losers and I’m not just talking about the candidates. Here is my list of the real winners and losers. Let me know if I missed anyone. Winners Rick Scottworld’s brain trust and communications shop, Curt Anderson, Melissa Sellers, Justin Johnson, Tim Saler, Matt Moon, […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 5, 2014

The Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case today that asks the justices to decide whether the fee caps in the state’s workers compensation laws are legal. The high-profile case is Castellanos v. Next Door Company and it is slated to be heard at 9 a.m. in the Supreme Court building in […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 5, 2014

When the Legislature passed HB 7095 creating an annual multi-million pool of tax incentives for sports teams and franchises willing to locate and renovate in the Sunshine State there was sentiment the barrage of lobbying surrounding the incentives would stop. The law may have sent efforts into overtime, though, as four teams submitted applications totaling […]

Associated PressNovember 3, 2014

The unprecedented wave of television ads airing in Florida’s bitter contest for governor has been paid by a wide array of interests ranging from casino owners, unions, electric utilities, and even the incumbent himself. Campaign reports filed late Friday show that Gov. Rick Scott and his wife donated $12.8 million to the Republican Party of […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 3, 2014

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The Miami Dolphins, Orlando City MLS, Daytona International Speedway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have submitted a combined $9 million in requests for tax incentives, more than what the state has to spend. South Florida lobbyist Ron Book said the Dolphins application was deemed complete on Friday and that the team is seeking $3 million in […]

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The ultimate list of Florida election 2014 Winners & Losers

The ultimate list of Florida election 2014 Winners & Losers

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