No wonder John Morgan left the Democratic Party. When he said there was no difference between Democrats and Republicans, he got it exactly right.
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.
November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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In light of the #MeToo campaign and all the allegations against prominent figures, sexual harassment is on the forefront of headlines across the nation. Whether it’s a Hollywood executive, an all-star sports figure or eminent politician, the issue of unlawful harassment continues to show its pervasive face across our contemporary world.
Although it is plausible to suspect this, it is not true that the Credit Mobilier scandal of the late 1860-early 1870s (financial shenanigans by politicians and others surrounding construction of the Union Pacific Railroad) and the 1920s Teapot Dome scandal (shady dealings by politicians and others concerning government oil leases) were entangled with Division One college basketball programs. Back then, there were no such programs. About the 1970s Watergate scandal, however, suspicions remain.
Even though an estimated 115 million Americans rushed to malls and big box stores for Black Friday sales, others were reporting that the annual spend-a-thon has lost its bang.
Tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey, is unjustly blamed for what mere gluttony does, making Americans comatose every fourth Thursday in November. But before nodding off, give thanks for another year of American hilarity, including:
While Thanksgiving conjures up images of Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims sharing turkey and corn with Native Americans, Florida had its own role in America's earliest Thanksgiving celebrations.
As a fifth generation Floridian, I’ve always felt blessed to call Florida home, a place that people from all over the world dream of one day visiting or living. As Hurricane Irma made landfall in September, my gratitude for living in this great state only deepened. One after another, moving stories about Floridians selflessly, courageously and generously helping one another emerged in the face of adversity.
Look for a big payday ahead for gleeful environmental litigators if CRC 23 makes its way into the Florida Constitution.
The clogged roads and strict security protocols that hurt local businesses and frustrate residents in Palm Beach ... they're all back. President Donald Trump is home for Thanksgiving.
When White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the press corps Monday to preface their daily briefing questions with a statement of thankfulness, reporters obliged.
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By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., said on Monday he would offer the keynote address at the Florida Defense Expo in Jacksonville on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
By Kevin Derby
Latino Victory Fund, a PAC founded by actress Eva Longoria, announced on Tuesday it was backing state Sen. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., in 2016.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, from his perch on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., said he opposed sending troops to Syria until President Barack Obama outlined a plan for action.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, from his perch on the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. weighed in on President Barack Obama’s announcement that less than 50 Special Forces personnel would be sent to Syria.
By Kevin Derby
Florida Rep. Ed Narain, D-Tampa, filed a bill at the end of last week to enure witnesses of felony acts have their names exempted from public records.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, the Florida Teamsters endorsed U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., who is running for the Democratic nomination to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in 2016.
By Kevin Derby
At its board meeting last week, the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of Florida unanimoulsy backed a proposal in the Florida Legislature to hold an Article V convention to amend the U.S. Constitution for congressional term limits.
By Kevin Derby
Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be taking part in a "fireside chat" to a sold out crowd at a dinner held by the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) to kick off the Sunshine Summit.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the sale of more than 23,500 single-family homes in Florida in September, up 13.4 percent from last September.
By Kevin Derby
Presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who co-chairs the Congressional Executive Commission on China, weighed in on Thursday after reports emerged that China was ending its One-Child Policy.
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