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

Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

By Kevin Derby

November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

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Ron DeSantis Enters Senate Race Vowing to Fight for 'Limited Government'

By Kevin Derby

Jeb Bush Collapses, Marco Rubio Surges in Iowa

By Kevin Derby

A Special Session Isn't the End of the World -- I Promise

By Barney Bishop

Matters of Perception

By Kathleen Parker

It's a Big Number

Rick Scott, Cabinet Open Search for DEP, FDLE Leaders

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

Vendor Selection for Reviewing Assessment Test Begins to Take Shape

By Allison Nielsen

Florida Gets Top Marks for Digital Learning Initiatives

By Allison Nielsen

Carl Domino Plans to Run for Congress Again in 2016

By Kevin Derby

Sandy Adams Looking to Return to Congress in 2016

By Ed Dean

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The increase in gas prices doesnt appear to be deterring Floridians from making travel plans for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. AAA Travel projects that 1.6 million Floridians will be taking to the roads, air, and even the sea for trips of more than 50 miles during the early September weekend, an increase of 2.6 percent from a year ago. Although overall economic growth continues to move at a sluggish pace, it is encouraging to see so many Americans value and prioritize travel, Brent Hubele, vice president, AAA Travel, stated in a release.

Rick Scott Appoints Wendy Berger to 5th District

Gov. Rick Scott appointed Judge Wendy W. Berger of St. Augustine to the 5th District Court of Appeal. Berger, 43, who served as assistant general counsel in the governors office under former Gov. Jeb Bush, has served on the 7th Judicial Circuit Court since 2005. Judge Bergers varied experience and abiding commitment to judicial restraint make her exceptionally well-qualified for the appellate bench, Scott stated in a release. I am confident that she will administer justice with wisdom and impartiality for years to come.

Batchelor-Robjohns Renamed to South Florida Governing Board

Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed Anne Sandy Batchelor-Robjohns to the governing board of the South Florida Water Management District. Batchelor-Robjohns, 59, of Miami Beach, has been chairman and co-CEO of The Batchelor Foundation Inc. since 2007. The reappointment, subject to Florida Senate confirmation, is until March 1, 2016.

Rick Scott, First Lady Ann Scott Speak Out for Early Reading

First lady Ann Scott, with assistance from Gov. Rick Scott, read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to children at the LeRoy Collins Public Library in Tallahassee aspart of a kick-off of an early literacy initiative aimed at getting children to read to their grade level by the third grade.

BREAKING: Showdown Looming Between Rick Scott and Monroe Elections Supervisor?

By Kevin Derby

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's office has just released a statement on the state's application of new early voting laws:

West Nile Virus Advisory Issued for Leon and Jefferson Counties

By Kevin Derby

Leon and Jefferson counties have issued advisories warning residents of recent outbreaks of West Nile virus andEastern equine encephalitis virus (or "sleeping sickness") in the area. Both diseases are borne by mosquitoes, and officials are advising residents to take several common-sense precautions to avoid getting bitten. Here is the advisory in full: Leon County Health Department Release

BREAKING: Pam Bondi Appoints New Solicitor General of Florida: Timothy Osterhaus

By Kevin Derby

From the Florida attorney general's office: "Attorney General Pam Bondi today announced the appointment of Timothy Osterhaus to serve as Floridas Solicitor General, the state governments top appellate lawyer. Osterhaus has served as Deputy Solicitor General for the Attorney Generals Office since 2007. In connection with his appointment, Osterhaus will be the Richard W. Ervin Eminent Scholar Chair and serve as a visiting professor of law at Florida State University College of Law."

BREAKING: Sarah Palin Endorses Rising GOP Star Ted Yoho for Congress

By Kevin Derby

Republican nominee Ted Yoho, of Floridas 3rdCongressional District, will announce later today a major endorsement from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Sunshine State News has obtained an advance copy of a press release soon to be issuedfrom Yoho's campaign.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Ron Paul Supporters Prep for Pre-Convention Festivities

By Kevin Derby

Starting tomorrow, Sunshine State News will be publishing articles on the Ron Paul festivities preceding next week's Republican National Convention. We will have a full-time correspondent on the ground, bringing our readers firsthand coverage of bothRon Paul Festival 2012(Friday and Saturday, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa)and Dr. Paul's official pre-Convention Rally(Sunday, USF Sun Dome, Tampa).

Rick Scott to Take on East Coast Shrimping for Next 'Work Day'

Gov. Rick Scott will head out on a shrimp boat along the Bells River in Northeast Florida for his next Let's Get to Work Day. Scott will serve as a shrimp boat striker on "Captain Mikes" shrimp boat out of Yulee on Wednesday. According to the governors office, Scotts day will include filling coolers with ice at 4:45 a.m., deploying nets and traveling the Bells River.

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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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