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Good News Is Relative for Innocent, Deaf Prisoner Felix Garcia

By Allison Nielsen

Jeff Miller Back at VA Committee as GOP Names Congressional Committee Chairs

By Kevin Derby

Gov. Scott's Inauguration Theme? Jobs! (You Even Have to Ask?)

By Sunshine State News

Ken Detzner Concerned about Aging Election Equipment

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

Florida Delegation Members: End Funds to Palestinian Authority Following Murder of Rabbis

By Kevin Derby

Enabling the Delusional Democrats

By L. Brent Bozell and Tim Graham

Keystone XL Pipeline: Senate Democrats' Assault on the Working Class

By Terry O'Sullivan

Rising Illegal-Alien Numbers in Florida, Trouble for Tallahassee GOP

By Jeff Henderson

Truth Will Out

Stakes Are Raised in Battle for Open Florida Senate Seat

By Kevin Derby

By Nancy Smith

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher did it again. She found a way to make an election aftermath scary-memorable. Last Tuesday's election in Wellington is a mess, all races were tabulated incorrectly and guess what? They've already been certified. They're a done deal. Voters who thought they were casting a ballot for the mayor, actually voted for a council seat 1 candidate; those who voted for the council seat 1 candidate didn't realize they were selecting for council seat 4; as for the mayor -- he got the council seat 4 votes.

Jack Latvala's Map Could End Gardiner-Simmons Match-up

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The potential for Sen. David Simmons, R-Maitland, to end up in the same district with Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, may not come to be if a proposal Monday from Sen. Jack Latvala goes forward.

Rod Smith Plays Favorite in CD 6; Jilted Democrat Wonders Why

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A Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District isn't getting much love from his own party. Vipin Verma, a Dayton Beach attorney, announced his campaign last year to little fanfare. By contrast, Heather Beaven's entry into the race last week triggered a news release from the Florida Democratic Party and glowing words of encouragement from Chairman Rod Smith. In comments that sounded as if Beaven were the only Democrat in the hunt, Smith, speaking for the party, said, "Were confident shell have the resources she needs to win."

FPL Seeks Hike to Pay for Cape Canaveral Natural Gas Plant

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Florida Power & Light Co. has, as expected, filed for a base rate increase on Monday that, if approved later this year by state regulators, could mean a $2.48 a month hike for the typical residential customers. The typical customer uses 1,000 kilowatts a month, which currently comes with a monthly charge of $94.62.

Tim Tebow Back to Florida?

By Nancy Smith

ESPN isn't hedging its bets. The sports network confidently says Peyton Manning is negotiating a contract with the Denver Broncos and the team will attempt to trade Tim Tebow. Period.

Should Tebowmania Return to an NFL Team in Florida?

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With the news that former Indianapolis Colt's quarterback Peyton Manning will almost certainly be wearing the Denver Broncos orange and blue this coming season, should Floridas golden boy Tim Tebow, who dazzled fans and drove TV ratings all season with his late-game heroics, return to the state where he won his Heisman? Vote here...

Christian Group Jumps Gun on 'Prayer' Bill, Thrashes Newspapers' 'Mockery'

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The Christian Family Coalition announced today that Gov. Rick Scott "has already agreed to sign" Senate Bill 98, the so-called school prayer bill. That was news to the governor's office, which told Sunshine State News that Scott has yet to decide which way to go on the legislation that would authorize student-led "inspirational messages." "Governor Scott has said he will review the bill and make a decision. He hasnt made a decision yet," said press secretary Lane Wright.

Sandy Adams Backs Karen Harrington to Challenge Debbie Wasserman Schultz

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, already engaged in a contentious Republican primary fight against U.S. Rep. John Mica, announced on Monday she is backing restaurant owner Karen Harrington in the Republican primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee.

Good for Rep. Debbie Mayfield and Scripps TC Newspapers

By Nancy Smith

I talk a lot about what mainstream media do wrong, so I don't want to forget to point it out when one among them does something right. Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers -- the newspaper group that includes The Stuart News, The Port St. Lucie News, The Fort Pierce Tribune and the Vero Beach Press-Journal -- produced an editorial on Monday applauding state Rep. Debbie Mayfield, R-Vero Beach for saving Florida taxpayers $41.8 million.

WaPo: Obama Was Incompetent, Arrogant Liar at Debt Negotiations

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President Barack Obama's performance during last summer's debt negotiations was fraught with incompetence, arrogance and outright lying, the Washington Post reports. In a dissection of the high-stakes bargaining in Washington, the Post details how Obama repeatedly shifted positions and then misrepresented the position of House Speaker John Boehner and other Republicans by claiming in a speech that the GOP leaders refused to budge on the issue of tax increases.

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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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