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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. 

By Nancy Smith
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
The Ribault Monument

Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

By Kevin Derby
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
Lighthouse Point vacation rental

Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

By JOHN HAUGHEY THE CENTER SQUARE
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Only You

By Henry Payne
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Columns

In Turkey and Mexico, Voters try to Strengthen Electoral Democracy
By Michael Barone
Another election, another surprise. Actually, two elections, in two countries last weekend, with surprisingly pleasant surprises. And in two very large countries: Turkey (population 82 million) and Mexico (119 million), both very important to the United States.
Special Session 2015
And the Award for the Session's 'Most Botched Lobbying Job' Goes to ... the Everglades Trust
By Nancy Smith
I Beg to Differ
Some environmental groups have more money than they do brains. Meet the Everglades Trust. They don't learn.
Clinton Deploys 'They Hate You' Strategy
By Mona Charen
Hillary Clinton had one of the worst campaign roll-outs in living memory.
What's This? Treasure Coast Newspapers in Big Sugar's Pocket?
By Nancy Smith
I Beg to Differ
Can you spell h-y-p-o-c-r-i-t-e? Here's a closer  look at one: The Treasure Coast newspaper group that spent more than a year dogging lobbyist Ken Pruitt like a bloodhound at a crime scene for taking a sugar company's money ... well, how can I put this? ... climbed into bed with a sugar company. 
Special Session 2015
They Won't Stop Until There's No Access to Abortion
By Nancy Smith
I Beg to Differ
So Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 633, the abortion-waiting-period bill. What else is new? Another year, another opportunity for Florida to shame a woman.
Politico's Clinton-Scandal Dismissals
By L. Brent Bozell and Tim Graham
Politico keeps posting ridiculous columns by both Democrats and Republicans
Guest Column
Florida Needs Seismic Testing to Assess Offshore Energy Possibilities
By Barney Bishop
In recent weeks, Florida has created quite a bit of political news as it relates to energy production, with members of Congress filing legislation both to encourage and discourage Florida as a cont
Hillary Clinton's Slide in Polls Leaves Her Vulnerable
By Michael Barone
"Despite everything," the often interesting analyst Jamelle Bouie writes in Slate -- "everything" includes "the email controversy, foreign donors and the Clinton Foundation" -- "Hillary is in good shape." Good enough to leave her party "still positioned for victory."
Why Jeb Bush's Campaign Reshuffling is a Big Deal
By Kevin Derby
During its recent years at the top of the American political pyramid, the Bush family has valued loyalty and has generally defended its assorted subordinates.
Who Lost Iraq?
By Thomas Sowell
After the pro-Western government of China was forced to flee to the island of Taiwan in 1949, when the Communists took over mainland China, bitter recriminations in Washington led to the question: "Who lost China?" China was, of course, never ours to lose, though it might be legitimate to ask if a different American policy toward China could have led to a different outcome.
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