January 20, 2013 - 6:00pm
It's time for Florida to re-examine its fear of gambling and put it where it can do the state some good -- in smart, high-class state-of-the-art casinos.
Orange County Sheriff: My Drones Won't Be Used for Spying
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 18, 2013 - 6:48pm
The Orlando Sentinel reports that two drones, costing taxpayers $50,000, have been donated to the Orange Countysheriff's department by the Obama administration.
"This is not about intruding,'' Sheriff Jerry Demings said at a demonstration of the drones. "We're not going into any homes.''
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House Republicans Offer Short-Term Delay to Debt Ceiling Fight
Submitted by Anonymous on January 18, 2013 - 6:39pm
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have agreed to vote next week on a short-term hike to the debt ceiling, past the mid-February deadline when the Treasury was expected to reach its legal limit to pay.
The move, which the GOP hopes can be used to get Democrats to eventually approve spending cuts, averts the possibility of a market-rattling default, according to FOX News.
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Joe Saunders: Activist to Push for Arts Education, Business Fairness, and LGBT Rights
January 17, 2013 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Signs Death Warrant for Paul Howell
Submitted by Anonymous on January 18, 2013 - 6:18pm
Gov. Rick Scott has signed a death warrant for Paul Augustus Howell, a drug trafficker convicted in the 1992 bomb death of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Jimmy Fulford.
The execution has been set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.
Howell, 47, now at Union Correctional Institute, was sentenced to death in 1995.
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Sweeping Ethics Bill Bans Lobbying for Two Years, Gives Ethics Commission More Power
January 17, 2013 - 6:00pm
Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections Chairman Jack Latvala R-Clearwater, has wasted little time in filing a pair of bills that prohibit legislators from voting on bills that benefit them and lobbying any state agency for two years after leaving office, places greater restriction on public officials' use of political committees, and would give the state Commission on Ethics more power to collect fines.
The proposed committee bills, SPB 7006 and SPB 7008, go before the committee on Tuesday afternoon.
Kathleen Peters: 'We Can't Fix Unemployment Without Fixing Education'
January 17, 2013 - 6:00pm
Bill Calls for Creation of Inspector General at Citizens
Submitted by Anonymous on January 18, 2013 - 5:56pm
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. President Barry Gilway has given his blessing to a bill by Sen. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, to create an inspector general position at the state-backed insurer.
Citizens is in full support of Senator Abruzzos good bill and welcomes the added oversight, Gilway stated in a release. We hope this extra layer of accountability will help to restore public trust and confidence in Citizens commitment to the highest levels of financial responsibility and corporate integrity.
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Proudly Confessing
January 20, 2013 - 6:00pm
NEW YORK -- To the world-weary, Lance Armstrong's confession to Oprah was just one more in a series.
Don Gaetz Names Eleanor Sobel to Youth Cabinet
Submitted by Anonymous on January 18, 2013 - 4:33pm
Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has appointed Sen. Eleanor Sobel, D-Hollywood, to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.
Senator Sobel has years of leadership experience in ensuring that our children grow up with the safety, stability and education they need to be successful, Gaetz stated in a release.
Her inspiring passion and extensive knowledge will facilitate policy decisions throughout Floridas government that protect Floridas children and youth.
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