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James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Sometimes circumstances can improve even the best work of art. Such is the case with Bill Day’s latest editorial cartoon, where Gov. Rick Scott wishes for “something green” to disprove what shall not be named — “climate change.” He gets it: a bag of corporate money. But that’s not all. According to the Florida Center […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Sometimes circumstances can improve even the best work of art. Such is the case with Bill Day’s latest editorial cartoon, where Gov. Rick Scott wishes for “something green” to disprove what shall not be named — “climate change.” He gets it: a bag of corporate money. But that’s not all. According to the Florida Center […]

Associated PressMarch 9, 2015

Florida’s top law enforcement agency is investigating cyber-attacks that caused several school districts to suspend standardized tests. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Education announced the investigation Monday, a week after school districts started reporting problems with the tests. Administrators were having problems logging into the testing system and some students […]

Phil AmmannMarch 9, 2015

Florida’s largest medical trade group is showing just how much the state’s doctors care about their friends, neighbors, and fellow residents. The Florida Medical Association, which represents more than 20,000 physicians statewide, on Monday unveiled “FMA Cares,” a new initiative highlighting how medical professionals give back to local communities. FMA Cares will feature a series of […]

Phil AmmannMarch 9, 2015

Two major pro-business groups, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association are calling for renewal of the gambling agreement between state lawmakers and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. In a television ad released Monday, Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Chamber and Carol Dover, president and CEO of the restaurant […]

Associated PressMarch 7, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Friday night he is standing by his support for the Common Core school standards rejected by a segment of the GOP’s most conservative members, including other potential presidential candidates. “Raising expectations and having accurate assessments of where kids are is essential for success, and I’m not going to back […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2015

A cry could be heard in the voice of Father Pat O’Neil as he spoke of the love Ken Plante generated in his work in his community and throughout the state of Florida. O’Neil, the director of the Miami Diocese’s Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, celebrated a Mass in Tallahassee Friday for his friend, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 6, 2015

Jeb Bush and his blockbuster GOP fundraising effort in the run-up to a likely presidential campaign has left fellow Floridian Marco Rubio wondering whether all the donors have been tapped out. Not quite, as billionaire Miami auto tycoon Norman Braman steps up to the plate, say Ed O’Keefe and Matea Gold in The Washington Post. Braman, […]

James CallMarch 5, 2015

Rep. Dwight Dudley Thursday called a deal approved by the Public Service Commission allowing Florida Power & Light to pass on the cost of gas exploration the “most anti-consumer” agreement he has seen. In December the utility received permission to collect $191 million from customers to explore for natural gas and oil in Oklahoma. FP&L […]

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Las Vegas Strip transforms into a Grand Prix.

He’s singin’ the small government blues

Bill Day’s latest: Rick Scott, “climate change” and the stroke of a pen

Bill Day's latest: Rick Scott, "climate change" and the stroke of a pen

State investigates cyber-attack on school testing program

New “FMA Cares” campaign extols doctors’ charitable work

New TV ad aims to extend Seminole Gaming Compact

Jeb Bush defends Common Core school standards

Ken Plante eulogized for love of his work, dedication to personal principles

Big-money support waits in wings if Marco Rubio moves for 2016 run

Five minutes with Dwight Dudley over gas exploration and the PSC