
East/West
Democrat Pam Keith Accidentally Praises Rick Scott's Economy
I know it's probably a losing proposition to take political advice from a candidate who couldn't even clear her party primary. But sometimes the wisdom (or lack thereof) is too much to simply walk past. Sometimes you do have to point out the farcical theory being offered.
Fried Holds on as Florida's Lone Statewide Elected Democrat
Former medical-marijuana lobbyist Nikki Fried is on the verge of being the only Florida Democrat to capture a statewide win, gaining votes over Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell in the race for agriculture commissioner after a manual recount was completed Sunday.
Rick Scott, Florida's Next Senator, Held Strong in Election Recount
Nearly two weeks after Election Day, Republican Gov. Rick Scott's victory in Florida's U.S. Senate race is official. Scott was declared the winner Sunday afternoon by 10,033 votes.
Coast Guard Authorization Clears Senate With Strong Support from Marco Rubio, Bill Nelson
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the “Coast Guard Authorization Act” with the support of both of Florida’s two senators.
Marco Rubio Takes Aim at China on Human Rights
From his perches on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., called for the U.S. to crack down on China overs its handling of Muslim minorities in that nation.
Ironic Cancellation
Careful Who You Listen To: EAA Reservoir Is Going Nowhere Fast
You have to hand it to Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg. The man knows how to work a con. He could play Harold Hill in “The Music Man” without anyone ever seeing the band uniforms.
Weekly Roundup: All Eyes on Florida
With flashbacks to the 2000 presidential election, Florida was again ground zero this week for a vote recount with national implications.
Judge Clears Just 2 of 4 Races for Recount in Palm Beach County
Two out of four ain’t bad, or at least it’s better than one out of four.