After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

You probably can't imagine how much fun I've had at Sunshine State News over the last 10 years. I don't think anybody could.

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Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

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Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

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PSC Incumbents Draw 22 Challengers

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Fertility Rites

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Jim Waldman: Latest Rules Draft Makes It Harder for House Democrats to Punish Dissenters

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In Another Life, Maybe

Amtrak's Gourmet Menus and Financial Losses Draw John Mica's Fire

By Kevin Derby

State School Board Will Get Task-Force Help on School Grading Standards

By Allison Nielsen

Florida Voices: Paris Air Show

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Charlie Crist has Reasons to Smile, Bill Nelson to Scowl

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Rick Scott Gaining Momentum Against Charlie Crist

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A Reluctant Warrior Tiptoes to War

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Al Cardenas will keynote the Florida Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday in Tallahassee. The event, sponsored by the Miami-based Christian Family Coalition, returns this year after a four-year hiatus. "This faith-based breakfast used to be a staple in Tallahassee during the legislative session ... and thanks to the generosity of our good friends at the Israel Ministry of Tourism [its return] will now be possible," said Anthony Verdugo, founder and executive director of the coalition.

Hundreds of Florida's Gov't Workers Get Six-Figure Pensions

A new state website shines a light on hefty pension and benefit packages enjoyed by public-sector employees. The site -- FloridaHasaRighttoKnow -- shows six-figure annual benefits going to hundreds of retirees from local and state agencies, including courts and colleges A full employee database can be searched by name.

Gov. Scott Throws a Strike at Jays-Yankees Game; Fans Unimpressed

Even a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays gets political when Gov. Rick Scott is in the house. Protesters waving "Dump Scott" signs positioned themselves outside George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Saturday as Scott threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Many fans -- including a prodigious flock of snowbirds -- caught the fever, as a mixture of boos and cheers cascaded down from the stands when Scott was introduced. Scott delivered a strike to Yankee catcher Jorge Posada, and that drew some grudging applause.

'Supermoon' Saturday Night: Gaze at Biggest Moon in 18 Years

By Nancy Smith

Put the vagaries of politics and the Legislature and the state of the world aside Saturday night. If clouds don't get in the way where you live, get ready for quite a sight: You'll be able to look up at the biggest full moon in nearly two decades. Read all about it.

Rick Scott Focuses on Panama and Trade in Weekly Address

By Kevin Derby

Gov. Rick Scott released his weekly address on Friday afternoon. Scott touched on his trip to Panama in his remarks and called for expanding ports -- namely Miami.

Japan Reactor Crisis: Island Nation Gave Us Aid Aplenty After Katrina

By Nancy Smith

Seeing how the Japanese people are suffering now, considering the terror they're enduring as their nuclear power plants remain under unimaginable stress, you have to ask yourself, how can I help? There are so many ways. And they deserve our help. In this decade more than any other, Japan and the Japanese people have been our friends. In case you're wondering what Japan did for us in our worst national disaster:

Rep. Allen West Delivers Red Meat to Palm Beach Luncheon Crowd

U.S. Rep. Allen West, speaking to the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Friday, said it's time America got tough on terrorists and spending. Reporting on a recent visit to Guantanamo Bay, West said detainees are living it up at a "Five Star Resort." "They have 21 satellite TV channels, Skype ... the abundance of food is unimaginable. They have one medical specialist per 57 detainees," West said. Earlier, he blasted President Barack Obama for hiring yet another "czar" -- this one to monitor military health care. Full story upcoming.

Rick Scott Puts Elaine Jordan in Charge of Appointments

By Kevin Derby

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced that Elaine Jordan, a veteran of consulting and human resources, will head up Personnel and Appointments in the governors office. She had been with Fiderion and Korn Ferry. My administration has pledged to recruit the best people possible to implement my agenda, said Scott in a statement. Elaine Jordan will help the Scott administration recruit the best people, both here in Florida and nationally, to help turn this state around.

Video: Andy Gardiner Offers Update on Second Week of Session

By Kevin Derby

Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, released a video on Friday, offering an update on issues at the close of the second week of the legislative session. Gardiner touched on proposals on immigration reform and helping businesses impacted by the Gulf oil spill.

Florida Delegation Breaks on Party Lines on NPR Funding Vote

By Kevin Derby

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure on Thursday calling for an end to federal funding of NPR -- a favorite GOP target these days, especially after an executive made a comment calling tea party activists racists. While the measure is not expected to pass the Senate, the Florida delegation broke on party lines, with every Republican voting to defund NPR and all the Sunshine State Democrats on the other side.

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After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

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