August 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
Jeff Atwater: Convention Off to "Extraordinarily Strong" Start
Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2012 - 2:31pm
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater says Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's manner of speaking to individual entrepreneurs is the right approach for Florida.
I think last nights kickoff was extraordinarily strong, so I think were off to a good start, Atwater said while on FOX Business News early Wednesday.
Atwater, a surrogate for the Romney campaign, defended the messages delivered by Ann Romney and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday night.
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Rick Scott in Key West to Say Florida Open after Isaac
Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2012 - 2:16pm
Gov. Rick Scott is in Key West to promote Florida tourism in the wake of Hurricane Isaac.
Scott is scheduled to visit several locations and hold a press conference at the Ernest Hemingway House on Whitehead Street to let the world know Florida beaches are open for business, according to a release from the Governor's Office.
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Rick Scott Activates Disaster Fund for Tropical Storms
Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2012 - 1:01pm
Gov. Rick Scott has activated the states disaster fund to provide assistance for those impacted by tropical storms Debby and now Isaac.
In a release from the governors office, the fund, Neighbors to the Rescue -- managed by the nonprofit, Floridas Foundation -- will help direct long-term recovery to organizations within the affected communities.
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RPOF Brings in Its Own Buses for Florida's Delegates
Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2012 - 12:41pm
The Republican Party of Florida is going to provide its own buses to the Republican National Convention starting Wednesday afternoon to avoid delays that kept some delegate from returning to their Palm Harbor resort until nearly 3 a.m.
Some delegates had considered driving into the downtown from Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, where the state's delegates are located as a punishment for Florida holding an early presidential preference primary, because of the bus Situation.
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Florida Delegates: Looking Forward for Paul Ryan and Others after Day 1
August 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
Despite few hours of sleep, in part because of some mix-ups with the buses returning to the delegations northern Tampa-area resort, Florida delegates say the storm-shortened convention is off to a raucous start.
Im really impressed with the depth of talent on display and the gender balance with the lady governors, said delegate and Lee County Republican Party Chairman Gary Lee, taking part in the Wednesday morning Fresh From Florida breakfast at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.
Youll see more tonight with Paul Ryan.
Mitt Romney’s Boys ask Florida Delegates: ‘How About my Mom Last Night?’
August 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
Republican Presidential Nominee-to-be Mitt Romneys youngest sons brought their fathers campaign to the groggy ears of Floridas delegates Wednesday morning, expanding upon the moving personal narrative started the night before by their mother, Ann Romney, at the Republican National Convention.
How about my mom last night? Ben Romney, 34, a radiologist, asked delegates -- some of whom got in around 3 a.m. due to ongoing convention bus-related problems -- during the Fresh From Florida breakfast at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on Wednesday.
Allen West, Newt Gingrich, Chris Christie Among Thursday's 'Fresh From Florida' Speakers
Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2012 - 9:45am
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has been teasing the media and delegates all week that Florida would be a big day at his final Fresh From Florida hosted breakfast that will serve as a runup to the last night of the Republican National Convention.
His announced lineup: U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Palm Beach Gardens; U.S. Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fort Myers; former United National Ambassador John Bolton; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich; and, hot of his convention address Tuesday night, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
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Bus Service Continues to Delay Florida Delegates
Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2012 - 8:57am
More bus troubles has resulted in some groggy Florida delegates at the Fresh From Florida breakfast at Innisbrook Resort and Gulf Club.
After the buses didnt immediately arrive to pick up the delegates to take them to the Republican National Convention, Tuesday afternoon, another mix up resulted in some delegates not getting back to the resort in Palm Harbor until 3 a.m.
Im just glad Im in charge of the breakfast, not the bus service, said Agriculture Commission Adam Putnam. Someone is really trying to punish us.
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Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio Remarks Highlight Issues Between Latinos, GOP
August 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
Republicans would be able to make inroads in the Hispanic community if they would focus on the values the party shares with Latinos and "just stop acting stupid," former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told a group of Latino conservatives Tuesday.
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