September 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
George LeMieux Bemoans Lack of Leadership on Shutdown
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 12:18pm
Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux offered his thoughts on the federal shutdown on Tuesday.
Once again, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are demonstrating the need for better leadership at the highest levels of government, LeMieux wrote supporters on Tuesday. The frequency of partisan standoffs is increasing, our national debt continues to grow, and government crises over spending and debt are worsening with no real solutions on the horizon. Washington is beyond broken; it is chronically dysfunctional."
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Bill Gunter and Amanda Murphy Tied in New HD 36 Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 11:29am
A new poll shows a close battle in the special election for an open Florida House seat in Pasco County. Peter Schorsch over at St. PetersBlog commissioned St. Pete Polls to look at the race between Republican Bill Gunter and Democrat Amanda Murphy. The poll finds the two candidates knotted together with 44 percent apiece.
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Rick Scott Demands President Obama Fix Flood Insurance Rate Hikes
Submitted by Anonymous on October 1, 2013 - 10:53am
In the midst of a federal government shutdown, Gov. Rick Scott demanded President Barack Obama fix theNational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate hike, calling the rate hike "unfair," saying it could ultimately hurt Florida's real estate market anddisproportionatelyaffect Florida families.
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Paul Renner Off and Running for Open House Seat on First Coast
September 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
Vern Buchanan Wants Solution, No Congressional Pay in Shutdown
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 10:33am
With the federal shutdown on hand, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called Washington broken and urged the passage of a bill cutting off congressional salaries during the shutdown.
The failure by both parties and the White House to reach agreement and avoid a shutdown is yet another example of why Washington is broken, Buchanan said on Tuesday. Its time to put aside the partisanship and do whats in the best interest of the country.
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Paul Renner Off to Strong Head Start for Open First Coast House Seat
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 10:14am
Attorney and Navy veteran Paul Renner has a solid head start in his bid for an open Florida House seat. Renners campaign announced on Tuesday that it had brought in more than $60,000 during the third quarter of 2013.
I am humbled by the outpouring of support from our community, Renner said in a statement. If I am given the honor of serving, I will be a vocal advocate of common-sense conservative policies that will help return Florida to economic stability and prosperity.
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Federal Shutdown Could Impact Wildlife, Hunting, Fishing in Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 10:01am
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is looking to remind hunters, fishers, hikers, campers and others that the federal shutdown could change their plans.
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State of Florida Files Suit Against Georgia over Apalachicola Bay
Submitted by Anonymous on October 1, 2013 - 9:56am
Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that the state of Florida has filed suit against Georgia for its refusal to "share the waters" ofApalachicola Bay.
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Texting While Driving Officially Against the Law
Submitted by Anonymous on October 1, 2013 - 9:23am
Put down your phone: As of Tuesday, texting while driving is officially illegal in the Sunshine State.
Last May, Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill banning texting while driving into law, making texting and driving a secondary offense. That means drivers have to be pulled over for a separate traffic violation before they are ticketed for texting behind the wheel.
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