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Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

By Kevin Derby

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Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

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Common Core Opponents Gather Nationwide, Bristle at Live Rally

By Allison Nielsen

Five Questions for Annette Taddeo

By Margie Menzel News Service of Florida

Bordering on Madness

By Thomas Sowell

Vern Buchanan Looks Strong Headed into November

By Jeff Henderson

Bob Martinez Returns to Tallahassee to Focus on Civic Engagement

By Kevin Derby

The Heat Is On in Increasingly Blistering Governor's Race

By Kevin Derby

Can-Do Now Can't-Do

Annette Taddeo, Why No African-American Consulting Firm?

By Leslie Wimes

Obama Dragged Down by Chaos at Home and Abroad, not by the Economy

By Michael Barone

No Same-Sex Marriages in the Keys for now Despite Victory for Gay Couple

By Dara Kam News Service of Florida

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Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi released the following statements on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16. Gov. Scott: This weekend our state and our nation will remember the legacy of a great man who challenged us to make the American dream available to every American. Martin Luther King Jr. inspires individuals to make sure every level of government removes every barrier preventing that dream from becoming a reality. When hurdles are removed, people are empowered to achieve everything their hard work, integrity and courage will allow.

Edison College Names Former Rep. Goodlette Interim President

Former state representative Dudley Goodlette was given a $200,000 contract Saturday to repair the image of Edison State College, filling in for the suspended president who was earning $837,000 a year. The Edison State board of trustees selected Goodlette, a former trustee who spent eight years in the state Legislature, as the interim president over Miami-Dade College provost Kathie Sigler. The contract for the Naples Republican is good until Aug. 1.

Seminoles Say Pam Bondi Dealt 'Shock'n Y'all' to Gaming Interests

Two Seminole Tribe leaders are praising Attorney General Pam Bondi for her recent opinion that any effort to expand slot-machine gaming in Florida via public referendum is illegal. James Billie, council chairman, and Tony Sanchez Jr., board president, said Bondi's defense of the state's 2010 gaming compact brought a strong dose of shockn yall to fast-track gaming interests in Gadsden and Washington counties.

Christian Family Coalition to Host Rick Santorum Tele-Town Tuesday

The Christian Family Coalition will host an online town hall with presidential candidate Rick Santorum Tuesday night. The public is invited to log on here to reserve a virtual seat for the "Tele-Town Hall," which will begin at 8:30 p.m. Christian Family Coalition founder and executive director Anthony Verdugo extended the invitation to "discuss the future of our country and how we can work together to restore Americas greatness and founding principles."

Vasilinda: Closure of Jefferson Will Devastate Community

State Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee, wants the state Department of Corrections to reconsider closing the Jefferson Correctional Institute in Monticello. The facility was one of seven state prisons the department announced Thursday among a statewide consolidation plan that is projected to save $14.9 million this year and $75.8 million in the next fiscal year.

Senate Proposes a Stand-Alone Bill to Privatize Prisons

The Senate has proposed, this time as a stand-alone bill, an effort to privatize correctional facilities located in 18 South Florida counties. Last September, Leon County Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford sided with Florida Police Benevolent Association attorneys who argued that lawmakers should have put the potential privatization of the prisons in South Florida into a separate bill, rather than as a proviso to the budget. Attorney General Pam Bondi has contested the ruling to the 1st District Court of Appeal.

Gallagher Joins Fort Lauderdale Law Firm as Consultant

Tom Gallagher, a three time gubernatorial candidate who once served as Floridas chief financial officer, has joined the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate PA, as a consultant. according to the Insurance Journal. The firm also has a Tallahassee office.

Newt Gingrich Promises to Fight for a 'Cuban Spring'

By Kevin Derby

Republican presidential hopeful former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich pledged on Friday to fight for a free and democratic Cuba. Gingrich wrote to Frank Alonso of Miami, the president of Cuban Unity, and pointed to his record on Cuba.

GOP Big Fish Back Mitt Romney When He Hits Palm Beach County

By Kevin Derby

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the leading candidate in the Republican presidential primaries, hit Palm Beach County on Thursday and raised a haul --with sources telling Sunshine State News that he gathered up more than $1.5 million. Steven Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins, hosted a fundraiser for Romney and the likes of Pepe Fanjul of Florida Crystals and Jerry Jordan in attendance.

Rick Santorum Staffs Up in Florida

By Kevin Derby

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, who was only eight votes away from defeating former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts to win the Iowa caucus, unveiled his campaign team for Florida on Friday. The Florida primary will be held on Jan. 31, 10 days after South Carolina Republicans hold their own primary.

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After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

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