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Big Government Doesn’t Just Happen

June 9, 2013 - 6:00pm

There are many who complain that big government is the root of all our problems.

Gov. Scott Will Congratulate Students with High FCAT Scores

Students who receive a 3 or higher on their FCAT will be receiving congratulatory notes from Gov. Rick Scott in addition to their score reports. The notes will go out to any student who receives a 3 or higher on any section of the FCAT 2.0. Students who earned a 3.5 or higher on the FCAT 2.0 writing section will also receive a congratulatory letter from the governor, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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GOP has Uphill Climb to Take Open Senate Seats in 2013

June 9, 2013 - 6:00pm

Republicans want to win back the U.S. Senate in 2014 and they can help themselves out by winning two special elections being held for open seats in the Northeast later this year. Polls released Monday show the Republicans are in striking distance of winning a contest in Massachusetts later this month but picking up the seat in New Jersey come October might be tough -- especially if Newark Mayor Cory Booker is the Democratic nominee.

Senate Race in Massachusetts Starting to Tighten

Dont look know but Ed Markey is starting to sweat in the battle for an open U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts later this month.

Earlier polls showed Markey with a double-digit lead but two polls released on Monday show the Democratic congressman with a smaller margin over Republican challenger Gabriel Gomez in the special election for the seat vacated when John Kerry became secretary of state.

Suffolk University released a poll showing Markey with 48 percent and Gomez with 41 percent with the rest undecided or backing minor candidates.

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Keeping Us Safe From Obama

June 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

It would be nice to write a column in praise of President Obama for his vigorous conduct of the war on terror -- to praise his willingness to look for "dots" to connect amid all the electronic noise of the communications web.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

June 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

Florida Parks Nominated for National Honor

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced on Monday that the Florida State Parks are a finalist for the 2013 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.

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Steve Southerland Wants Red Snapper Fishing Season Extended

U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., is not happy that a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) assessment will be released next week, arguing it could shrink the 28-day red snapper season currently in place for the Gulf.

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