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.

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Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

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Senators Push for More Land-Buying Money

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

How Democrat Vasilinda Crossed Party Lines to Support Campus Carry

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No. 6: Alex Sink, Not-So-Happy Warrior

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Florida Republicans Want Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio to Run for President, Poll Shows

By Kevin Derby

The Washington Post's Obama Deniers

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West, Bondi Republican Senate Favorites if Rubio Tries for President

By Kevin Derby

Uber Jobs, Big Bucks Enrich Florida

By Allison Nielsen

Democrats Divided on Who to Back in Florida's 2016 Senate Race

By Kevin Derby

Florida Senate Race a Tossup if Marco Rubio Runs for President

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Gov. Rick Scott applauded a federal judge who on Wednesday declined to impose a temporary restraining order that would block the states effort to clear noncitizens from the lists of Floridas voters. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle turned down a request by the U.S. Department of Justice to prohibit state elections officials from removing suspected noncitizens from the lists of registered voters.

Rasmussen: Most Voters Say the Feds Encourage Illegal Immigration

By Nancy Smith

This may or may not come as a surprise to you. It certainly did me: Most voters continue to believe the federal government encourages rather than discourages illegal immigration.

American Fidelity Ordered to Stop Selling Home Warranties in Florida

Maryland-based American Fidelity Services LLC has been ordered to stop selling home warranties in the Sunshine State by Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty. The cease and desist order comes as the result of a Florida Office of Insurance Regulation investigation that AFS is offering its American Fidelity Home Warranty program without a license through its online website, the state OIR reported. The program -- www.afhwarranty.com offers coverage for all common household appliances and systems. AFS has 21 days to respond to the order.

Florida Lands 10 Schools in Top 100 of Newsweek's 'Best High Schools'

Ten Florida public schools landed in the top 100 of Newsweeks Americas Best High Schools 2012 report card. This is an incredible honor and I congratulate Floridas students, teachers, principals, superintendents and school boards for this great achievement, Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson stated in a release. Floridas public education system is one of the best in the nation, and this report card bears that out.

Obama's Plea to Donate Birthday and Wedding Gifts Draws Fire from Conservatives

By Kevin Derby

With the second quarter of 2012 winding down -- and the important June 30 deadline looming on Saturday -- the team behind President Barack Obamas bid for a second term is turning up their fundraising efforts calling on supporters to forgo birthday and wedding gifts to back their candidate.

Rick Scott Signs Newborn Task Force, Synthetic Drug Ban Bills

Gov. Rick Scott held a ceremonial signing for a pair of bills championed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. House Bill 227 outlaws more than 90 new forms of synthetic drugs and House Bill 1175 creates a 10-member statewide task force -- with Bondi as chairwoman -- that would examine the emerging problem of neonatal withdrawal syndrome as it pertains to prescription drugs.

'Stand Your Ground' Task Force on the Road to Arcadia

The task force created to review the states Stand Your Ground law will hold its next meeting in the Central Florida community of Arcadia on July 10, the governors office announced. The Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection will meet at 9 a.m. at DeSoto Middle School, 420 East Gibson St., Arcadia.

How Come Steve MacNamara Gets a Party and a Plaque?

By Nancy Smith

Steve MacNamara leads a charmed life. In the first place, how does the governor's ethically challenged, $189,000-a-year chief of staff get to stick around this long after he was fi... uh, after he resigned in May? I can't recall where any of the state employees MacNamara dispatched with a pink slip over the years were allowed to stay on as long after the hatchet as he has.

Miami Heat Creates Teamwork among South Florida Delegation

The Miami Heats NBA Championship victory has created some bipartisanship in Congress. On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Miami, and Alcee Hastings, D-Miramar, introduced a resolution congratulating the Heat on the 2012 title. Adding their names as co-sponsors were Reps. Ted Deutch, D-Boca Raton; Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami; David Rivera, R-Miami; Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston; Allen B. West, R-Plantation; and Frederica S. Wilson, D-Miami Gardens.

Connie Mack Unveils Hillsborough County Leadership

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, the favorite to win the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, unveiled his team in Hillsborough County on Tuesday. Having a strong and active team representing our campaign is invaluable, Mack said in a statement. With the help of these great activists we will continue to get our campaign message out in the Tampa Bay region. I am thrilled these talented individuals are dedicating their time to retaking the U.S. Senate and defeating liberal Bill Nelson."

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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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