July 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Newsweek Ready to End Its Print Edition
Submitted by Nancy Smith on July 26, 2012 - 3:47am
Marking the beginning of the end for the magazine's 79-year run as a print weekly, Newsweek owner IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI) said Wednesday the magazine will begin transitioning to an online publication.
Newsmax.com had the story Wednesday night.
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State Farm Questioned on Rate Hike Request
July 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Florida Cultural Affairs to Showcase New Historic Antebellum Office
Submitted by Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 10:03pm
Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Florida Department of States Division of Cultural Affairs are showing off their new historic digs Thursday night in Tallahassee.
A housewarming event is planned at the division's new office space at the Brokaw McDougall House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The event is to feature live music by the Zach Bartholmew Trio and a traveling exhibition of Salvador Dalprints from the DalMuseum.
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$250,000, Please: Boca Raton Shakes a Tin Cup for Presidential Debate Security
July 24, 2012 - 6:00pm
Boca Raton is scrounging for cash to help pay for security when Lynn University hosts the third presidential debate of the 2012 election.
The city, which has requested the state pony up $250,000 for the nonpartisan, nonprofit Commission on Presidential Debates event at Lynn University on Oct. 22, has sent a letter to Gov. Rick Scott. It's asking the state to cover police department expenses, because city fathers anticipate a significant number of protesters for the event and the days leading up to the event.
Pollsters May Have Fatal Flaw in Obama/Romney Numbers
July 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
As one who polled the 2008 presidential race extensively, it dawned on me, looking at the various "swing state" surveys taken recently, that many pollsters might be making a significant error that results in President Barack Obama with a lead, when perhaps the lead in reality belongs to Mitt Romney.
Workers’ Comp Insurance Fraud: Increasing Costs for Businesses
July 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Lesser known than auto insurance fraud, but just as insidious, is fraud found in the workers compensation insurance market.
Casinos' Revenue Hard Count Hits $411 Million in Florida
July 24, 2012 - 6:00pm
There is little concern that Florida is in danger of shedding its label as one of the nations largest gambling states.
Revenue jumped 15.1 percent from the prior year at Floridas six gaming facilities in the recently completed 2011-2012 fiscal year. The casinos reported a net revenue of $411.3 million to the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.
The revenue increase comes for a year in which an effort to create a statewide gaming commission and allow at least three mega-casinos to join the gaming party in South Florida died in the Legislature.
First Things First
July 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Jeb Bush Backs Jeff Brandes Over Jim Frische for State Senate
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 25, 2012 - 4:43pm
On Wednesday, former Gov. Jeb Bush waded into one of the most competitive legislative primaries in Florida when he backed Rep. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, over Rep. Jim Frische, R-St. Petersburg, for the GOP nod for an open state Senate seat.
"Jeff Brandes has the right stuff to lead in the Florida Senate," Bush said. "Jeff has the courage and real-world experience to tackle the complex issues facing the state of Florida. Having Jeff in the Florida Senate will ensure the residents of the bay area have strong, principled leadership in Tallahassee."
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