October 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
Steve Southerland vs. Al Lawson Becoming a Marquee Race
October 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
As the race for the White House tightens, Republicans and Democrats are battling for every congressional seat they have a chance of winning. And in a North Florida district, Democrats are targeting first-term U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland in an increasingly competitive clash with former state Senate Democratic leader Al Lawson.
The race had not been widely considered up for grabs. Southerland, a tea party favorite from Panama City, has a money advantage over Lawson and upset seven-term Congressman Allen Boyd, D-Monticello, to take the seat in 2010.
Battle Takes Shape Over Local Gun Law
October 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
A Leon County circuit judge said last week that two South Florida counties can pursue a legal challenge against Gov. Rick Scott about a state crackdown on local gun restrictions, though the House and Senate will be dropped from the case.
Palm Beach County commissioners late last year filed a constitutional challenge to a 2011 law that subjects city and county officials to personal fines and possible removal from office if they try to stiffen gun regulations. Broward County was allowed to formally intervene in the case Wednesday.
Florida Lawmakers Form Caucus to Defend Religious Freedom
October 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
Eight prominent lawmakers from around the Sunshine State announced Wednesday they were banding together to form the nucleus of a new Religious Freedom Caucus in the Florida Legislature.
The announcement was made via a press release by the American Religious Freedom Program (ARFP) of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, a think tank based in Washington, D.C. The release said caucuses had been launched in eight other states, and said plans were underway to establish one in each of the nations 50 state legislatures by the end of 2013.
Humpty Dumpty Over Recess
October 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
"The president shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate."
It’s Not the Scott Maxwells That Count
October 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
Editor's note: State Rep. Chris Dorworth and the Orlando Sentinel have a difference of opinion over this column and why it wasn't published in the newspaper.
Dressing for Attention
October 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
Student, Bright Future Records Breached at Northwest Florida State
Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2012 - 4:07pm
An information security breach has been reported involving employee and student records at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville.
Local, state and federal agencies are investigating the incident.
We want to be sure that we fully understand the situation and provide accurate information to those impacted, Florida College System Chancellor Randy Hanna stated in a release.
While some of the contact information is dated, we will be trying to reach every student whose records may have been captured.
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Governor’s Office: 346 Jobs in Univision/ABC Venture in Doral
Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2012 - 3:59pm
A new English-language television news network that is a joint venture between Univision and ABC based out of Miami-Dade County is expected to bring 346 jobs, according to the governors office.
Scott and the Beacon Council -- Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership -- announced the network that will target the Hispanic market and include a $274.5 million capital investment in its headquarters at the Univision studios in Doral.
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Adam Putnam: Florida 'Well-Positioned for Renewable Energy'
October 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
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