The mainstream media have had it in for Gov. Rick Scott ever since he decided to run for office.
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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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Pundits are fond of urging politicians to act like statesmen and think of the next generation instead of the next election.
WASHINGTON -- The real vocation of some people entrusted with delivering primary and secondary education is to validate this proposition: The three R's -- formerly reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic -
CAMDEN, S.C. -- It isn't often that one gets to hear both the strains of "Dixie" and an African drum concert in the same public square.
Its hard to believe that in the 21st century, educated people believe the government can produce real wealth by creating money.
We all know that guns can cost lives because the media repeat this message endlessly, as if we could not figure it out for ourselves.
It's a deeply felt conviction among liberals that they are the caring party.
When a liberal newspaper tells you it is setting the record straight, watch out.
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By Kevin Derby
A poll from the University of North Florida (UNF) finds Mayor Alvin Brown of Jacksonville, who is running for a second term in early 2015, starts off his re-election bid in solid shape.
Brown garners the approval of 59 percent of those surveyed while 22 percent disapprove of the Democratic mayor. While Browns numbers are good, that is a slip from where he stood last February when 70 percent of those surveyed in a UNF poll approved of him.
By Kevin Derby
The Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) Candidate Fund, a pro-life group, announced on Wednesday it was backing Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in an open congressional race in Southwest Florida. Benacquisto is running for the Republican nomination for the seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., who resigned after pleading guilty for possessing cocaine.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, Robert Nave was named director of Florida TaxWatchs Center for Educational Performance and Accountability and as a senior education policy analyst. Nave worked for the state for more than a quarter of a century and rose to serve as chief of staff of the Florida Lottery. He also worked as vice president of Convergys HR Management.
By Kevin Derby
Dr. Ben Carson burst on the national scene last year when he criticized President Barack Obamas health care law at the National Prayer Breakfast. Carson is generating buzz as a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2016 and is currently leading the American Legacy PACs Save Our Healthcare project.
By Kevin Derby
Roy Jones Jr., who was at one point considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, told TMZ he plans to run for mayor of his hometown of Pensacola. Now 45, Jones told TMZ he has paperwork ready and more than enough signatures to get on the ballot.
By Nancy Smith
Prominent Florida governmental affairs and consulting firm Ballard Partners announced Tuesday the formation of a strategic partnership with Ioppolo Law Group, an elite, boutique business law and consulting firm based in Lake Mary.
It's a strategic arrangement made to offer clients top legal, legislative and government affairs services in Central Florida, Ballard said in a written statement.
By Kevin Derby
Former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico called on President Barack Obama to take major federal action to decriminalize marijuana on Tuesday. After spending most of his career as a Republican, Johnson was the Libertarian Partys presidential candidate in 2012 and has left the door open to running again in 2016.
By Kevin Derby
On Tuesday, Rep. Richard Stark, D-Weston, announced the Tallahassee police had found the body of Ryan Uhre, an intern in his office who had been missing for over two weeks. Uhre was last seen downtown on the night of Feb. 2 when he had been out to watch the Super Bowl. The body was found in Tallahassee on a building on College Avenue.
By Kevin Derby
Republican-aligned super-PAC American Crossroads announced on Tuesday it was launching a new television ad taking aim at former state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic candidate running in a special congressional election in Pinellas County. Sink takes on Republican David Jolly and Libertarian Lucas Overby in the March 11 election.
By Kevin Derby
Sen. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, is cheering the news that SB 188, which ensures schools will not collect biometric and personal information from students, sailed through the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Monday. The bill also replaces using Social Security numbers with Florida Student Identification numbers to better protect students security.
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