This column is a vehicle for a number of items in a bits-and-pieces, strictly opinion, sometimes irreverent format. Look for "Just Sayin'" to run once a week in this spot.
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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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Sen. Jack Latvala said he was still waiting to hear alternatives to the 60,000-acre Everglades land buy -- after he'd just listened to a pretty darn good one from Sen. David Simmons, R-Longwood.
Early in my legal career I had the privilege to serve as a law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Joe Eaton. Born in Monticello, Judge Eaton was a star athlete in college. He also played professional baseball. During WW II, Judge Eaton served as a flight commander in the Air Corps and flew bombing missions over German missile sites (D-Day was his 51st bombing mission).
A 90-day ban on travel from seven countries has sparked tremendous outpourings of “worry” or outright opposition by some 33 medical organizations.
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., took to the Senate floor and explained the importance of maintaining and expanding U.S. sanctions on Russia until they withdraw from Crimea and respect the sovereignty of Ukraine. Rubio also highlighted the plight of Russian dissidents Vladimir Kara-Murza and Alexei Navalny.
As Rocket Raccoon from "Guardians of the Galaxy" described himself, "Ain't no thing like me, except me."
On Monday night, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., took to the Senate floor to highlight the plight of two lawyers imprisoned by the Chinese government for their human rights advocacy. Rubio’s speech was his second in 2017 as part of his #expressionNOToppression initiative, which highlights human rights abuses around the world.
To review the left's reaction to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is to infer he's the spawn of Dracula -- a cruel and bloodless beast who shrinks from the light and plays havoc with history.
This column is a vehicle for a number of items in a bits-and-pieces, strictly opinion, sometimes irreverent format. Look for "Just Sayin'" to run once a week in this spot.
There are many people to thank for the coming accession of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Donald Trump for winning the election. Hillary Clinton for losing it. Mitch McConnell for holding open the high court seat through 2016, resolute and immovable against furious (and hypocritical) opposition from Democrats and media. And, of course, Harry Reid.
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By Kevin Derby
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the chairman of the Senate Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, wrote U.S. Sec. of State John Kerry, urging him to lower Cuba’s ranking in the State Department’s 2015 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Rubio also asked for Kerry to turn over to the Senate records to see how the administration made that decision.
By Kevin Derby
With children returning to school across the Sunshine State, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is showcasing an app from the state government on nutrition.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., doubled down on his attacks against primary rival U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., as the battle to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the Senate heats up.
By Kevin Derby
Holding a rally in the early caucus state of Nevada on Wednesday, former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., announced two members of the U.S. Senate were behind his campaign.
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So long, words. Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is now asking voters for feedback in the form of emojis.
By Kevin Derby
From his perch as chairman of the U.S. Senate’s Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., slammed the Obama administration for not inviting dissidents to the opening of the American embassy in Havana on Friday.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, state CFO Jeff Atwater highlighted the current back-to-school sales tax holiday going on through Florida.
By Kevin Derby
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano announced on Wednesday that his office will expand concealed weapon permit. Fasano said the Gulf Harbors branch in New Port Richey will start issuing those permits on Aug. 20.
By Kevin Derby
Liberal PAC Emily’s List announced on Wednesday it was backing former Miami Dade Democratic Party Chairwoman Annette Taddeo against U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., in what is expected to be one of the most competitive congressional elections in Florida next year.
By Nancy Smith
The Greenwich, Conn., mansion, first of many sweepingly luxurious homes Donald Trump bought in the last 33 years, was built on a peninsula -- a home that catered particularly to his wife Ivana. Its price in 1982 was $4 million; now the owners want $54 million for it.
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