The president-designate of the Senate presided Wednesday over a nearly flawless presentation -- virtually, an orchestration -- of what gambling in Florida might look like if his Seminole Compact goes the distance.
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Many people of mature years are amazed at how many young people have voted for Senator Bernie Sanders, and are enthusiastic about the socialism he preaches.
Decoupling will be of paramount concern for horsemen and those worried about its imminent devastating effects on Florida's Thoroughbred, American Quarter Horse and Standardbred industries when the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
You wonder why environmentalists make me so crazy. I know you do, because you've told me so. Here's the latest example which should pretty much explain it.
Welcome to The Dean’s List — an Ed Dean-style look at which Florida’s political leaders and issues made the grade and who didn’t. What you see here is strictly my opinion, not necessarily the editor’s or the rest of the staff at Sunshine State News.
Amid the petty bickering, loud rhetoric and sordid attack ads in this year's primary election campaigns, the death of a giant -- Justice Antonin Scalia -- suddenly overshadows all of that.
Give an environmentalist enough money and the incentive to make more, and watch how fast he dumps those pure principles he professes.
With four of Florida ports among the nation’s top 25 container ports and three among the top cruise ports in the world, the economic vitality of Florida’s ports should be an important focus of our state leaders. These ports are hubs of commerce and tourism that generate high-paying, sustainable jobs for Floridians while cementing our role and brand as the gateway for the Americas.
Like most newspapermen, I'm into being for the underdog, so today I'd like to defend the wealthy.
WASHINGTON -- Antonin Scalia, who combined a zest for intellectual combat with a vast talent for friendship, was a Roman candle of sparkling jurisprudential theories leavened by acerbic witticisms.
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By Kevin Derby
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, will keep the gavel but his continued efforts to lead the House drew the opposition of 25 Republican congressmen on Tuesday, including five from the Sunshine State.
By Kevin Derby
The two leaders of the Florida Legislature -- Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island -- weighed in on Tuesday, offering their takes on Gov. Rick Scotts inaugural and looked ahead to the legislative tasks to come.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was sworn in for a second term and called for an increased commitment to job creation and fiscal conservatism on Tuesday.
Following the state constitutional revisions of 1968, Scott is only the fifth governor in Florida history to serve a second consecutive term, joining former Govs. Reubin Askew, Bob Graham, Lawton Chiles and Jeb Bush. Scott defeated former Gov. Charlie Crist in November.
By Kevin Derby
Ready to take over the U.S. Senate Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., slammed President Barack Obamas plans to normalize relations with Cuba. On Tuesday, Rubio sent a letter to Obama noting more than 50 political prisoners held by the Castro regime and calling for the White House to end normalization efforts.
By Kevin Derby
Former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., will file the paperwork to create a federal leadership PAC on Tuesay as he continues exploring running for the Republican presidential nomination.
Bush will launch his new Right to Rise PAC on Tuesday according to a report from Fox News.
By Kevin Derby
Florida TaxWatch released a report on Tuesday morning looking at how the Sunshine States economy will do in the new year. The report shows economic growth across the state, particularly in Naples-Marco Island and Palm Coast. The report also finds Floridas housing market is making a comeback.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., who won a second term in November, is challenging U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to lead the House on Tuesday. Yoho made his final pitch in an email to supporters sent out on Tuesday morning.
I didn't come to Washington for a job, Yoho insisted. I came for a cause and love of country. I believe members who feel the same way cannot in good conscience accept the status quo. As such, I along with others have stepped forward to offer an alternative.
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Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel ruled Monday that same-sex couples in Florida could begin getting marriage licenses immediately, paving the way for same-sex marriages to begin in the Sunshine State.
Miami-Dade County Clerk Harvey Ruvin said gay marriage ceremonies could begin taking place as early as Monday afternoon.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Rick Scotts team released excepts from the governors second inaugural address on Monday. Scott, only the fifth governor in Florida history to win a second term, will be sworn in again on Tuesday.
In the speech, Scott will focus on fiscal conservatism, calling for lower taxes and smaller government, highlighting how they help the economy. Scott also will promise to hit other states, looking to recruit jobs and new residents.
Here are some excerpts from the speech:
By Kevin Derby
With a federal judge striking down the state constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2008 recognizing only traditional marriage in the Sunshine State, same-sex marriage is set to start in Florida on Tuesday. Conservative attorney John Stemberger of the Florida Family Policy Council has been fighting against same-sex marriage efforts and weighed in on the situation on Monday.
Insisting not much can be done currently, Stemberger emailed supporters offering his take on where things stand.
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