January 23, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Calls for $30 Million for Workforce Training
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 23, 2014 - 9:57am
Gov. Rick Scott came to Jacksonville on Thursday morning to announce that his proposed budget, which will be fully released next week, will include $30 million for workforce training, mostly focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Increased STEM education and training has been one of Scotts chief focuses in Tallahassee.
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Allen West Bashes 'Tan Man,' 'Chameleon' Charlie Crist
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 23, 2014 - 9:44am
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., is turning up the heat on former Gov. Charlie Crist, the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November.
Noting Crist had been a Republican for most of his political life, West took to his blog this week to bash the former governor as a shape-shifting chameleon and noted he just brought Jim Messina from President Barack Obamas campaign team on board.
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Ben Carson Compared to Reagan as 2016 Draft Effort Continues
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 23, 2014 - 9:05am
Conservatives and tea party supporters continue to try to recruit Dr. Ben Carson to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Carson is best known for his fierce criticism of President Barack Obamas federal health-care law.
John Phillip Sousa IV, the namesake of the patriotic composer and the chairman of the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee, emailed conservatives on Wednesday night comparing Carson to former President Ronald Reagan.
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RPOF: 'Charlie Crist ... Becoming Washington's Favorite Democrat'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 23, 2014 - 8:53am
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) went after former Gov. Charlie Crist on Thursday, trying to link him to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. Despite having spent most of his career in the GOP, Crist is the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. Lenny Curry, the chairman of the RPOF, hit Crist for hiring Jim Messina as a campaign adviser -- a Democratic operative best known for managing Obamas 2012 campaign.
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Florida's Faith-Based Community Opening Its Mind, Heart to Life-Saving Marijuana Strain
January 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
For Judges: Throw the Flag
January 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- Disabusing the Republican Party of a cherished dogma, thereby requiring it to forgo a favorite rhetorical trope, will not win Clark M. Neily III the gratitude of conservatives who relish denouncing "judicial activism." He, however, and his colleagues at the libertarian Institute for Justice believe America would be more just if judges were less deferential to legislatures.
Florida Report Says Law Against 'No Fault' Fraud Is Reducing Rates
January 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
New Smartphone App Latest in Anti-Cyberbullying Measures
January 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
Ron Paul: 'Abortion has ... Spilled Over into our Foreign Policy'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 22, 2014 - 4:45pm
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, best known for his three bids for the White House, praised pro-life advocates taking part in the March for Life on Wednesday.
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