On Friday, U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., highlighted the Thin Blue Line Act that he introduced last year.
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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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It puzzles me that the liberal media in Florida made little effort to see past their dislike of Gov. Rick Scott, spending the last five years painting virtually every Scott appointee as a liability for the taxpayers of Florida. None of Scott's lieutenants deserve the disdain less than Jesse Panuccio.
On Wednesday, former Gov. Gary Johnson, R-NM, launched his second bid for the White House:
In an email sent Wednesday afternoon obtained exclusively by this reporter, Facebook rescinded its initial decision that a page that incited hatred and violence against Israelis met “community standards.”
Network news outlets conduct their own polls. They also bury the poll results when they don't like them. On PBS on Jan. 1, liberal pundit Mark Shields brought some very bad news for the left. The NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll found 73 percent say they want the next president to take a different approach from President Obama's.
Rick Scott’s starting the new year by offering some reminders that, even while he can’t run for a third term, he’s no lame duck in Tallahassee.
“…protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.”
Pope Francis, in his address to a joint session of the United States Congress, September 24, 2015
Down in the polls and now running out of time, Jeb Bush opened the door this week to having his brother George W. Bush hit the campaign trail with him as he tries to salvage his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Those who have been marveling at Donald Trump's political showmanship were given a reminder of who is the top showman of them all, when President Barack Obama went on television to make a pitch for his unilateral actions to restrict gun sales and make a more general case for tighter gun control laws.
Annette Taddeo may be the darling of Democrats in Congress, but in her own Congressional District 26, she is a pariah.
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By Kevin Derby
Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, fleshed out the GOP leadership for the next two years, announcing his committee chairs on Monday.
By Kevin Derby
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a poll from On Message on Monday which shows how Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was able to defeat former Gov. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., in last months general election.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Deval Patrick, D-Mass., appeared on NBCs Meet the Press on Sunday morning and toned down speculation that he will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016.
Ive thought about it, but no, I cant get ready for 2016, Patrick said. Ive felt its been two really challenging and fun terms but I didnt run for the job to get another job. I ran to do this job.
Patrick had been active on the campaign trail in 2014, including helping former Gov. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., in his unsuccessful effort to beat Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., in the Sunshine State.
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Newly-elected state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia announced Friday that he will be running against Leslie Dougher for the title of the chair of the Republican Party of Florida.
Ingoglia has served as RPOF vice chairman since 2011 and Dougher was selected as the party's chairwoman in May.
The RPOF's next quarterly meeting will be held Dec. 5-6 in Tampa.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott named Duval County Court Judge Angela Cox to replace former Chief Judge Donald Moran on the 4th Judicial Circuit, covering Clay, Duval and Nassau counties.
As a county court judge, Judge Cox has demonstrated dedication to serving Florida families with dignity and integrity, Scott said. I am confident she will continue to honorably serve as a circuit court judge to families in the 4th Judicial Circuit.
By Kevin Derby
Clifford Wilson will be interim secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as current Secretary Herschel Vinyard leaves his post on Dec. 1.
By Nancy Smith
Gov. Rick Scott and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Tuesday a saltwater license-free fishing day for Nov. 29.
On this day, Florida residents and visitors "can experience Floridas unique saltwater fishing opportunities firsthand" without being required to have a recreational saltwater fishing license, according to a press statement from the governor's office.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called for more sanctions on Iran, even as the P5+1 extended talks with that nation on its nuclear program after Mondays deadline passed.
By Kevin Derby
Florida TaxWatch released an economic commentary on Tuesday showing holiday sales will be on the rise from last year but insisted online sales continue to hurt revenue.
"Florida's retail industry is alive and well, producing more jobs and bolstering state revenues, which enables our elected officials to fund necessary programs that benefit all Floridians," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch on Tuesday.
Jerry Parrish, the chief economist for Florida TaxWatch, said increased tourism will help Florida garner more revenue.
By Kevin Derby
Phoenix VA Health Care System Director Sharon Helman was at the center of much of the firestorm that erupted after news emerged of altered waiting lists at VA medical centers across the nation. In Phoenix alone, at least 40 veterans on altered waitlists died while waiting for treatment.
On Monday, the VA announced Helman had been fired, bringing some applause from U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., the chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
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