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Legalizing Marijuana: The Conversation in Florida Has Begun

November 24, 2012 - 6:00pm

Encouraged by anti-prohibition ballot victories in three states Nov. 6, marijuana legalization advocates in the Sunshine State are bringing the fight for greater personal liberty and medical freedom straight to the Florida Capitol.

And theyre confident that reform is just what the doctor ordered.

I truly believe this is the year we're going to see some leadership on this issue, Jodi James, executive director of the Florida Cannabis Action Network (FLCAN), tells Sunshine State News. FLCAN calls itself the states leading cannabis (i.e., marijuana) reform group.

Respecting Voters Matters More Than Policy

Scott Rasmussen

November 25, 2012 - 6:00pm

The Republican Party has won a majority of the popular vote just once in the last six elections. That dismal track record followed a party revival in the 1980s, when Ronald Reagan led the GOP to three straight popular vote majorities.

Should You Be Driving? New Website Lets Florida Drivers Know if License Is Up to Date

Eric Giunta

November 22, 2012 - 6:00pm

A Hallandale attorney has launched a website to help Florida motorists track the status of their drivers licenses. And hes doing it completely pro bono.

Well-Preserved

November 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Digesting the Twinkies' Lessons

George Will

November 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

"All Gods were immortal."

-- Stanislaw Lec

WASHINGTON -- And also brands, the gods of the marketplace. Earthquakes may strike, dynasties may fall and locusts may devour the crops, but Oldsmobile and Pan Am are forever. Never mind.

State, Christian College Settle Constitutional Fight

Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

November 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Settling a federal lawsuit that involved questions about the school's "secular purpose," state education officials will allow students at a Central Florida Christian college to be eligible for a popular grant program.

Florida Christian College filed a constitutional challenge this year that stemmed from the state's refusal to allow students at the Kissimmee school to receive money from the Florida Resident Access Grant program.

Texting Ban, Sharia Law Prohibition, Equal Rights for Women among Early Senate Bills

Jim Turner

November 22, 2012 - 6:00pm

Online Voting Begins Monday on New License Tag Design

Jim Turner

November 22, 2012 - 6:00pm

Both Say, 'Bring It!' UF, FSU Play Biggest Game in Heated Rivalry Since 2000

Nancy Smith

November 22, 2012 - 6:00pm

Online Gator fan Marvin S. Jones lays out the path to Paradise like this: "Florida beats FSU. USC beats Notre Dame. Alabama beats Georgia. Florida and Alabama in the national championship game!"

Meanwhile, Jimmy Shea, his Seminole counterpart, posts another kind of comment. "My big thrill is going to be knocking the Gators clear back to the Swamp where they can watch Florida State on TV, playing in the BCS."

The hype is ramping up.

Rick Scott to Assist With Turkey Dinner at East Naples Homeless Shelter

Submitted by Anonymous on November 21, 2012 - 3:10pm

Gov. Rick Scott will return to St. Matthews House in East Naples on Thursday to help prepare the annual Thanksgiving dinner.

Officials at the homeless shelter estimate they feed nearly 7,000 people during the Thanksgiving holiday through a turkey and grocery give-away and a sit-down dinner on Thursday afternoon.

Scott and first lady Ann Scott helped serve Thanksgiving dinners last year at the shelter.

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