Scott Rothstein, Ponzi schemer and Charlie Crist's other lawyer friend, is still making headlines in South Florida, albeit through the people Rothstein involved in his fraud.
This week the Rothstein saga involves Gayla Sue Levin, wife of George Levin, the biggest source of money that flowed like a spring river into the flamboyant lawyer's Ponzi scheme.
The last time I saw Bob Bork was the Sunday before Election Day. His familiar baritone was faint. You had to sit close to hear him, and he seemed to have a little difficulty following the conversation.
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, filed a bill that would maintain Floridas involvement in a multistate agreement that makes it easier for children of military personnel to change schools when their parents are deployed to new bases.
Senate Bill 138 keeps Florida in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children that since 2008 addresses issues of eligibility, enrollment, placement and graduation.
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In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Newsmax, Gov. Rick Scott of Florida says he is "open to ideas" about arming Florida's public school teachers, in the wake of theSandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Asked about Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnells call for a discussion on arming school officials, Scott told Newsmax: Im always open to ideas to understand how we can reduce our crime rate. Whenever something happens, you always open your ears to listen to more things.
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnamhas issued a statement in memory of Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner, whose body lies in state todayat Floridas Historic Capitol from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Conner served the department for three decades, between 1961 and 1991.
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