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Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

Donald Trump encouraged Russia on Wednesday to find and make public missing emails deleted by his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, setting off an instant debate over hacking and his urging of a foreign government to meddle in American politics. Shortly after Trump’s extraordinary remarks, his Republican running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, took a different […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he supports Donald Trump‘s call to “temporarily suspend immigration from countries where terrorists’ influence and impact represents a threat to the United States.” Pence spoke Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” giving his first TV interview since Trump […]

Associated PressJuly 13, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign ahead of the Republican and Democratic national conventions (all times EDT): 1:30 p.m. Indiana Sen. Dan Coats says Donald Trump hasn’t made up his mind about who to select as his running mate. Coats told The Associated Press Wednesday that he spoke with Gov. Mike Pence late Tuesday […]

Scott PowersJuly 11, 2016

A company providing airline and airplane in-flight entertainment systems plans to expand its Brevard and Orange county operations and add as many as 500 new jobs over the next five years, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday during a trade mission to England. Thales, a French aerospace, transportation, defense and security technology company, announced plans to expand its […]

Blake DowlingMay 11, 2016

Price discrimination has reared its head again. Just like most things, technology has taken something old school and rolled out a high-tech version of it. Not to be confused with “price gouging” mind you. This is where some run-down hotel in a college town charged you $300 a night for a $60 room. They should […]

Scott PowersFebruary 5, 2016

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says drones near airports “an accident that is waiting to happen,” and is asking the FAA for tougher rules and to consider technologies allowing airports to take control of drones flying nearby. Nelson called a meeting at Orlando International Airport Friday of top executives at seven of Florida’s largest airports — Orlando, Miami, Tampa, St. […]

Guest AuthorDecember 23, 2015

Every parent wants the best for their children, and in today’s world – where innovation is part of everything we do – providing students with a better understanding of technology is becoming essential. Every day, advancements take place in the cars we drive, on the personal computers we use, and in the life-saving medical technology […]

Guest AuthorDecember 22, 2015

Every parent wants the best for their children, and in today’s world – where innovation is part of everything we do – providing students with a better understanding of technology is becoming essential. Every day, advancements take place in the cars we drive, on the personal computers we use, and in the life-saving medical technology […]

Matt FlorellDecember 21, 2015

We’ve been running StPetePolls.org for more than four years, and while it has been a lot of fun to do, and we’ve had great success in accurately predicting the results of elections in Florida, a series of changes have led to our recent decision to scale back polling operations greatly. First and foremost, our polling has never […]

Guest AuthorNovember 26, 2015

For most Americans, food scarcity is when we wait until the last minute and the exact brand of low-fat, gluten-free, heart healthy, fair trade, organic, local, hand-crafted marshmallow is sold out, forcing us to “make do’” with an inferior sweet potato casserole topping. Though the grocery stores may temporarily run low on the must-have holiday […]

Tag: technology

Donald Trump to Russia: Uncover, release deleted Hillary Clinton emails

Mike Pence with Donald Trump on blocking some immigration

Dan Coats says Donald Trump hasn’t made up his mind on VP

Rick Scott announces airliner entertainment company’s expansion, 500 jobs

Blake Dowling: Retailers use your online data to determine what to charge for a product

Bill Nelson, Florida airport leaders call for FAA rules, technologies, to crack down on drones near airports

Jeremy Ring: Computer coding a necessary foreign language in 21st century education

Jeremy Ring: Computer coding a necessary foreign language in 21st century education

The end of St Pete Polls (and polling in general) as we know it?

Adam Putnam: Thank farmers, ranchers for ample Thanksgiving bounty