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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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Only You

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Politics

Moral Clarity in Gaza

By Charles Krauthammer

Attacks Surround Ethics in South Florida Congressional Race

By Kevin Derby

Saying 'We Can't Trust VA's Numbers' Jeff Miller Wary of Increased VA Funding

By Kevin Derby

Monroe County Judge Overturns Same-Sex Marriage Ban

By Allison Nielsen

Annette Taddeo-Goldstein a Bad Choice to Rev Up Charlie Crist's Stalled Campaign

By Jeff Henderson

Consider Him Volunteered

Move Over, Buffy! Ted Yoho Looks Like a Vampire Slayer

By Jeff Henderson

Ander Crenshaw's Bill Cutting the IRS Passes House Despite Veto Threat

By Kevin Derby

The Heartlessness Charge

By Mona Charen

Five Questions for Carlos Lopez-Cantera

By Margie Menzel News Service of Florida

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Bill McCollum Takes Aim at Mitt Romney

By Kevin Derby

Former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum came out swinging on Thursday at former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, the leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. McCollum is supporting his former congressional colleague Newt Gingrich in the race and is one of his chairmen in Florida. In an email sent out to supporters Thursday morning, McCollum insisted Romney is burdened by his continued defense of Romneycare.

John Bolton Backs Mitt Romney for President

By Kevin Derby

Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, who had considered launching his own bid for the Republican presidential nomination, announced on Thursday that he is backing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

National Journal Looks at GOP VP Hopefuls -- Including Marco Rubio

By Kevin Derby

Reid Wilson at National Journal offers an interesting and in-depth look at the leading Republican vice presidential hopefuls. Wilson gives good insight on what Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is looking for in a running mate and there are some leading possibilities including John Thune, Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell. Wilson also has some insight on Marco Rubios chances of ending up on the ticket:

Connie Mack's Team Claims Fundraising Victory

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Connie Macks team is having a good week. Besides leading the GOP primary field in a poll from Quinnipiac University released on Wednesday, Macks team did a very solid job of managing -- and exceeding -- fundraising expectations for the last quarter of 2011. Jeff Cohen, the campaign manager of Macks bid for the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, sent out an email to supporters on Thursday in which he noted the campaign brought in more than $758,000 and had almost $918,000 in the bank.

Committee Gives Support to Texting Ban as a Secondary Offense

A bill to ban texting while driving received favorable but not unanimous support Thursday morning from the Senate Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities. Texting itself wouldnt be enough of an offense for a motorist to be pulled over, but a ticket would be issued as a secondary offense if law enforcement sees the driver texting or reading texts while committing another offense, such as speeding or reckless driving. Under the bill,a motorist could still check texts while the car is idling.

Newt Gingrich Raises the Stakes in South Carolina

By Kevin Derby

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is putting his final chips on South Carolina. The Republican presidential hopeful will be focusing on campaigning in Columbia on Thursday as he looks to derail former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts in the Palmetto State. Gingrich will be joined by former U.S. Rep. J. C. Watts of Oklahoma at a rally in Columbia on Thursday. In the meantime the Gingrich camp is not backing off on stressing how important the Palmetto State is for them.

Committee Backs Bill to End Fee to be on Florida's Do Not Call List

The fee to be included on the states Do Not Call list may be transferred to those who call those on the list. The House Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee supported HB 749, sponsored by Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa, which includes a provision that would end the required $10 initial fee and $5 annual renewal to have residential phones on the Florida Do Not Call list that is operated out of the Division of Consumer Services.

James Madison Institute: More Money Doesn't Necessarily Net Better Schools

Though Gov. Rick Scott was widely applauded for his State-of-the-State pledge to increase public-school funding by $1 billion, one free-market think tank sounded a cautionary note. While greater education spending may or may not be warranted, it is a mistake for Floridians to perceive that our states commitment to education can be measured primarily by the size of the education budget," said Robert McClure, president of the Tallahassee-based James Madison Institute.

Recalling Arizona Shooting, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Blames Tea Party for 'Lack of Civility'

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Wednesday blamed a "lack of civility" on the tea party movement. Speaking to a "Politics and Eggs" breakfast in Washington, D.C., Wasserman Schultz, D-Fort Lauderdale, said: "We need to make sure that we tone things down, particularly in light of the Tucson tragedy from a year ago, where my very good friend, Gabby Giffords -- who is doing really well, by the way, -- [was shot].

Insurers Applaud House Committee Support of PIP Reform

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America applauded the House Banking and Insurance Subcommittee for supporting a bill that would limit personal injury protection auto coverage to only emergency care and services undertaken within three days of a crash.

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