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Rick Scott Fights Defense Cuts as Sub Missile Testing Brings 100 Jobs to the Space Coast

By Jim Turner

Duke Energy Income Grows with Progress Energy Merger; Crystal River Still Uncertain

By Jim Turner

Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann to Address Tea Party Rally in Tampa Before GOP Convention

By Kevin Derby

UF, at 80th, Is Florida’s Top School -- Forbes

By Jim Turner

Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Under Way

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Florida to Go National Again in Search for Education Commissioner

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New Energy Opportunities for Florida’s Future

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First Claims Bills Filed in Senate

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When Tea Party and NAACP Joined Forces to Defeat a Tax

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Just two weeks old, the Tea Party Foundation may be dragged into court to defend its name. The Florida Secretary of State's Office, citing state statute 103.081 and responding to a complaint by the Florida TEA Party, determined that a campaign committee cannot bear the name of a political party. But Jennifer K. Davis, spokeswoman for the secretary of state, said her office "does not have the authority to make someone change their name," and, so, the matter appears headed to court. TEA Party Chairman Frederic O'Neal said legal action is forthcoming.

Dennis Ross' Campaign Team Rips Into Democratic Opponents

By Kevin Derby

Ignoring the challenge from Republican primary rival John Lindsey for the moment, the campaign team of former Rep. Dennis Ross, running to replace U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam in Congress, turned its fire to the two candidates fighting for the Democratic nod in the race: Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards and Navy veteran Doug Tudor who ran against Putnam in 2008.

'Who is the Real Joe Garcia?' asks his Rival, Luis Meurice

By Kevin Derby

With two weeks to go until the Democratic primary, labor leader Luis Meurice launched a series of web videos attacking former Obama administration official Joe Garcia, his chief rival for the partys nod to run for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Marco Diaz-Balart. Focusing on Garcia's positions on oil drilling, the economy and Cuba, Meurice made no effort to be conciliatory toward his opponent.

Marco Rubio: 18-Month Anniversary of Charlie Crist Embracing Obama Stimulus Plan

By Kevin Derby

Former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the likely Republican candidate in the race for the U.S. Senate seat, reminded Florida voters on Tuesday that 18 months have passed since independent rival Gov. Charlie Crist, at the time a Republican, backed President Barack Obamas federal stimulus plan in a rally held in Fort Myers.

Does Kendrick Meek Support Extending Bush-Era Tax Cuts?

By Kevin Derby

During a speech to the South Florida AFL-CIO, Kendrick Meek mentioned tax cuts as part of his plan to help get the economy back on its feet. "Tax cuts for businesses are important," Meek said. When asked specifically about extending Bush-era cuts set to expire at the end of this year, Meek veered away from the liberal mainstream. "Those tax cuts that promote jobs, we're going to continue to do it," he said. "Those tax cuts that are just promoting lining pockets and not helping our economy will definitely be on the table of consideration."

Shhh, Can't Say 'Taxes'; But Here's an F-Word That Trips Easily Off the Lips

By Nancy Smith

Cash-starved Florida municipalities are getting sneaky. Even in the middle of a deep recession, "taxes" -- the T-word -- is as verboten as ever in the Sunshine State. But guess what word isn't? "Fees" -- apparently not such an F-word as you might think, because cities and counties are getting away with murder imposing them.

If Elected AG, Jeff Kottkamp Pledges to Fight Obamacare

By Kevin Derby

Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, running in a close battle for the Republican nomination for attorney general, released a new commercial on Monday, pledging to continue Attorney General Bill McCollums lawsuit against new federal health-care laws backed by President Barack Obama.

Maurice Ferre Sues for Entry to Debate Between Kendrick Meek and Jeff Greene

By Kevin Derby

Former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre, a longshot hopeful for the Democratic nomination in the U.S. Senate race, announced on Sunday that he is suing Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association for leaving him out of a debate to be held in Orlando on Tuesday. Ferre claims that the criteria to be included in the debate were the results of a Mason-Dixon poll that was supposed to be taken earlier in the summer but was never conducted. Ferre added that the two groups were excluding him based on a poll released earlier in August.

Marco Rubio Team Lashes Out Again at Charlie Crist for Backing Stimulus

By Kevin Derby

With Gov. Charlie Crist, running for the U.S. Senate without party affiliation, saying that he was not surprised there was wasted money in the federal stimulus, the campaign team of likely Republican nominee Marco Rubio is attacking the governor for backing the program in the first place.

Craig Miller Praises E-Verify; Wants Florida to Follow Arizona on Immigration

By Kevin Derby

While the state government of Florida adding the federal E-Verify computer program to crack down on hiring illegal immigrants has been an issue in the contentious Republican gubernatorial primary, now a congressional candidate is bringing up the issue to reinforce his conservative credentials on immigration. Former Ruth's Chris CEO Craig Miller, facing a tight Republican primary contest to take on U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, praised E-Verify early Monday and called for the Sunshine State to implement an Arizona-style immigration law.

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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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