September 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Florida Health Care Amendment Gives Voters Chance to Speak Out on Insurance Mandates
September 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Sunshine State voters will have the chance to weigh in on 11 proposed constitutional amendments when they head to the polls in November. The first of these ballot measures might well be the most controversial, as it asks: Should Floridians be forced to purchase health insurance?
Rick Scott Continues to do his Homework on Revamping FCATs
September 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
If Teachers Unions Can't Convince Rahm Emanuel ...
September 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Make a habit of feeding alligators and you'd better never stop. If you do, they're going to get a little angry and try to eatyou.
Unions Sue to Block Privatization of Health Care in Prisons
September 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Apair of unions went to court late Friday in an effort to block plans to privatize inmate health-care services in state prisons.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the Federation of Physicians and Dentists/Alliance of Healthcare and Professional Employees filed suit in the 1st District Court of Appeal against Corrections Secretary Ken Tucker, saying he doesn't have authority on his own to allow private companies to handle health-care services.
Democrat Jim Roach Faces Uphill Fight for Southwest Congressional Seat
September 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Facing a well-funded Republican opponent with no extra help from his own party, Democrat Jim Roach has taken on what many consider a quixotic quest to represent the residents of Congressional District 19 in Southwest Florida.
A decorated Vietnam veteran and former GM engineer, the 60-year-old underdog says he understands the odds but still thinks he's got a shot to become the next congressman for the residents of the Republican stronghold district in Collier and Lee counties.
The Consequences of Obama's Bungled Mideast Policy
September 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
In Libya, U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three colleagues were murdered Tuesday. Earlier that day, protesters in Egypt stormed the U.S. embassy and tore down the American flag.
How 'Poor' Are Florida's Poor? Wait Till You See!
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 15, 2012 - 5:04pm
In the minds of most Americans, the word poverty may conjure up Dickensian images of outright destitution: lack of access to food, water, shelter and clothing, and basic medical care. But one of the nations leading authorities on poverty and welfare reform insists this just isnt the case.
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How ‘Poor’ Are Florida’s Poor?
September 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
In the minds of most Americans, the word poverty may conjure up Dickensian images straight out of "Oliver Twist": lack of access to food, water, shelter and clothing, and basic medical care. But one of the nations leading authorities on poverty and welfare reform insists this just isnt the case.
Most of the 46.2 million persons classified as poor by the federal government live quite comfortably, he says.
Shuttle Endeavour Set for Final Flight from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday
September 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
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