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Staff ReportsJanuary 28, 2016

The Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s largest newspaper, has endorsed former Gov. Jeb Bush for the Republican nomination. In the editorial — posted online Thursday and scheduled to run in Sunday’s newspaper — the paper said Bush is the best choice for Republicans. In the recommendation, the Tampa Bay Times calls Bush one of the “most […]

Julie DelegalJanuary 27, 2016

Second of three parts ACLU staff attorney Adam Tebrugge and Jacksonville criminal defense attorney D. Gray Thomas say that Florida law destroys the jury-deliberations process in the penalty phase of first-degree murder trials. But they are not the first people who have noticed the difference between a majority vote and a unanimous one. And it’s […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 24, 2016

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Hurry up and wait on I-275 Driving into Tampa from the Howard Frankland Bridge has become an absolute mess. Don’t worry, the Florida Department of Transportation says, things will be better in another four weeks. (Or maybe six.) Count us as skeptical. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 20, 2016

Florida Department of Environmental Protection head Jon Steverson was formally confirmed in his position by members of the Senate’s Ethics and Elections Committee on Wednesday. That affirmation, though, came only after he was grilled by the panel about controversial decisions or statements made under his watch the past year. The Senate refused to confirm him in last year’s regular […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 19, 2016

Everyone loves puppies. Well, almost everyone. Apparently not Albert Gregory, the former Florida Department of Environmental Protection park planner and oft-quoted source for Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter Craig Pittman. First, some background. Last year, DEP chief Jon Steverson created a maelstrom when he suggested revising state park management plans at several of Florida’s 174 […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 17, 2016

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Call time out on Florida executions, capital cases This week’s U.S. Supreme Court opinion that struck down Florida’s sentencing system for death penalty cases has created wholesale uncertainty for judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers and those convicted and accused of capital crimes. With […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 14, 2016

Oh, it’s not good looking for the citizens of Florida. The Florida Legislature is back in session, and nothing is likely to get done. Don’t take this columnist’s word for it. Go to the state’s Capitol building in Tallahassee, specifically, on the fourth floor, pull up a camping chair and talk with the fourth branch […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 10, 2016

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Time to move forward on Rays deal A new and improved agreement negotiated by St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and the Tampa Bay Rays to let the franchise look at stadium sites in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties focuses on the right […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2016

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Consider electing state education commissioner No issue is more important to Florida and its future than public education. Yet voters are two steps removed from directly influencing the state education commissioner, who is appointed by the Board of Education, and whose members […]

Phil AmmannDecember 27, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Taxpayers assume risk, little gain for charter schools Florida has invested heavily in privately run charter schools for years, and the payoff for taxpayers has been uneven at best. While some successful charter schools fill particular needs in local communities, too many […]

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The port strike is over — Christmas is saved! Image via AP.

Ahead of first votes, Tampa Bay Times endorses Jeb Bush for Republican nomination

Julie Delegal: The Florida Legislature’s history of intransigence

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Jon Steverson grilled on fracking, timber harvesting, hunting in state parks by Senate panel

Craig Pittman’s go-to quote against hunting in state parks? An accused puppy killer

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Chris Timmons: Lawmakers must embrace the joy of true public service

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers