April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
Postmortem on Ban of Internet Cafes, Senior Arcades
April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
Internet cafes across Florida died Wednesday, signed out of existence with the signature of Gov. Rick Scott.
The governor signed legislation banning all electronic games that simulate slot machines or other casino-type games. Ittook effect immediately, leaving police and prosecutors with the authority to shut down and make arrests at any cafes that continue to operate.
Some arcade operators are considering retooling their machines to meet the new definitions for legal amusement games.
Lawmakers Pile Up Cash for 2014 Races
April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
As the House and Senate consider changing Florida's campaign-finance laws this spring, they are debating whether to increase a longstanding $500 cap on contributions to political candidates.
But new records show that many incumbents are doing just fine collecting $500 checks.
Hot House Contest in the Making: Dem Incumbent Zimmerman vs. GOP Prosecutor Sprowls
April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
After the first quarter of 2013, Rep. Carl Zimmerman, D-Dunedin, faces Chris Sprowls, a serious Republican challenger for the District 65 House seat, as they set their eyes on 2014.
While he had run against Peter Nehr before and came close to beating him in 2006 and 2008, Zimmerman finally defeated the Republican incumbent in 2012 after racy photos of Nehr surfaced on the Internet. Despite his win in November, Zimmerman now ranks as one of the Republicans top targets for 2014.
Top Supreme Court Smackdowns of Obama
April 9, 2013 - 6:00pm
Thatcher Insisted on Facing Hard, Uncomfortable Truths
April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
"Divisive." That's a word that appeared, often prominently, in many news stories reporting the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Getting Shot Down
April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Absurdity of 'Universal' Background Checks
April 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
Those who favor universal background checks on gun buyers make some ridiculous arguments.
Tim Tebow is a Great Floridian, It's Confirmed
Submitted by Anonymous on April 10, 2013 - 5:44pm
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday will confirm what all of Gator Nation already knows: Tim Tebow is a Great Floridian.
The governor will present the Heisman-winning, national-championship winning, former University of Florida quarterback with the "Great Floridian" award in Ponte Vedra Beach, where Tebow took his high school team to a state championship.
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Bill Nelson Wasn't Kidding: Obama Budget has NASA Asteroid-Capture Plan
April 9, 2013 - 6:00pm
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