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

By JOHN HAUGHEY THE CENTER SQUARE

November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Only You

By Henry Payne

November 1, 2019 - 6:00am

Politics

Medical Marijuana Still Polls Well in Florida After Amendment 2 Loss

By Kevin Derby

Born-Again Parenting

By Kathleen Parker

Ignoring Reality

Budget Standoff Will Rule Remainder of Legislative Session

By Jeff Henderson

What Jokes Are Too Insensitive?

By L. Brent Bozell and Tim Graham

'Cheep' Eggs

Weekly Roundup: LIP, the KKK and Tax-Free Guns

By Brandon Larrabee News Service of Florida

Legislators, Telephone Companies: Shed That Phone While on the Road

By Allison Nielsen

Sprowls and LaRosa, Yes; Latvala and Soto, No

By Ed Dean

Florida Republicans, Some Democrats Not Sold on Obama's Iran Deal

By Kevin Derby

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Rick Scott Appoints Four Judges

Gov. Rick Scott appointed four judges on Friday, but none involving the state Supreme Court. Scott named: Thomas W. Logue, of Coral Gables, to the 3rd District Court of Appeal; Judith Duggan Davidson, of Ormond Beach, to the Volusia County Court; Judge Ross L. Bilbrey, of Pace, to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court; and Lynn D. Rosenthal, of Coral Springs, to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Logue

Aerospace Alliance, United Technologies to Welcome Rick Scott in England

Gov. Rick Scott and other members of the Enterprise Florida entourage jetting off to London on Saturday, will get an update about the trade mission early Sunday at the Hilton London Kensington Hotel. About 85 business and government officials are along for the $1,000-a-head trip that is centered around promoting Floridas aerospace interests at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Florida Poly U Backers Launch Campus Update Blog

Backers of the states newest university, Florida Polytechnic University, have launched a blog -- http://blog.floridapolyvision.com/ -- to give updates on the creation of the Lakeland campus. A lot has been accomplished so far for Florida Polytechnic to begin its journey to become a high-standard, innovative institution for future STEM graduates, Vic Story, co-chair for Florida Poly Vision, stated in a release.

80,000 Jobs Added Nationally Bad News for Economic Recovery

By Nancy Smith

The nation's 80,000 added jobs in June fall far below the number hoped-for to significantly reduce the backlog of nearly 13 million unemployed -- causing the Dow to open Friday down 80 points and falling. The Labor Department reported Friday morning, after a revised increase of 77,000 in May, that America's unemployment rate remains at 8.2 percent.

Pam Bondi: Restitution Possible for those Billed Online Without Consent

Floridians billed without their consent for online videos, games and music may be eligible for a share of a $2 million settlement with Washington-based RealNetworks Inc., Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday. According to the attorney generals office, the websites including Rhapsody, Superpass and Gamepass -- failed to disclose clearly that subscribers would be charged after initial free trial periods. The state will notify individuals that were charged because they failed to uncheck pre-checked consent boxes.

Florida's High Court: 48-Hour Wait for Adjusters Unconstitutional

Floridas top court has backed up the 1st District Court of Appeal in declaring it was unconstitutionalto force public insurance adjusters to wait 48 hours after a major storm or catastrophic event before contacting potential claimants.

Dean Cannon Gives Respect to Late House GOP Leader Jim Tillman

Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, released the following statement on the passing of former state representative Jim Tillman, who was the House Republican leader in 1972. With the passing of former Representative Jim Tillman, Florida lost a true public servant and a loving husband and father, Cannon stated in the release.

Conservative Group Backs Sandy Adams Over John Mica

By Kevin Derby

On Thursday, the Eagle Forum PAC and conservative leader Phyllis Schlafly chose sides in one of the most interesting Republican congressional primaries in the nation when they backed U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams over U.S. Rep. John Mica. Sandy is exactly the kind of leader we need in Washington, said Schlafly in a statement. She is a fierce defender of life with a proven record as an effective conservative leader. Schlafly pointed to Adams record in Tallahassee as well as in her one term in Congress.

Bond Reset for George Zimmerman at $1 Million

Bond has been set again for neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman, this time at $1 million, according to Fox News. Zimmerman, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the Feb. 26 shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, was ordered back to jail last month for allegedly misleading the court about his finances when first allowed out of jail on a $150,000 bond.

Rick Scott: Floridians Will Swing to Best Jobs Plan

Its still all going to be about jobs for Floridians, Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday when asked about how the 2012 presidential contest will shape up in the fight for votes from the Sunshine State. After discussing his continued opposition to the Affordable Care Act while on CBS This Morning on Thursday, Scott was asked about the presidential contest.

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