June 26, 2012 - 6:00pm
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Our Evolving Social Thoughts
June 26, 2012 - 6:00pm
"Even if it could be demonstrated unequivocally that [public flogging and hand branding] were not cruel and unusual measures in 1791 ... I doubt whether any federal judge -- even among the many who consider themselves originalists -- would sustain them against an Eighth Amendment challenge."
2012 Reality TV
June 26, 2012 - 6:00pm
New Citizens Leader Suggests Breaking 10 Percent Cap on Rate Hikes
June 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Pam Bondi: Supremes' Ruling on Teen Life Sentences will 'Greatly Impact' Florida
June 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
A U.S. Supreme Court decision to ban mandatory life sentences with no chance of parole for minors who commit murder will greatly impact the states justice system, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday.
Ive seen firsthand juveniles commit some of the most egregious, gruesome crimes imaginable, Bondi said.
Bondi, a former prosecutor, said her agency is reviewing the ruling Miller v. Alabama that could require about 250 state prisoners to get new sentencing hearings because they were sentenced for life terms for murder committed prior to the age of 18.
Rocky Anderson Gets Ready in Florida to Challenge Obama from the Left
June 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Presidential candidate and former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson is challenging President Barack Obamas bid for a second term from the left -- and he intends to be on the ballot in Florida.
Forget Obamacare, AIF Wants Florida to Have Its Own Vision for Health Care
June 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Regardless of how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the Affordable Care Act, Associated Industries of Florida plans to help craft and oversee an overhaul of health care in the Sunshine State.
Tom Feeney, AIF president and CEO, released a statement Tuesday that his business group will soon host the first of a continuing series of public events where industry stakeholders will be invited to provide input on crafting a new vision for health care access and affordability in Florida.
Connie Mack Unveils Hillsborough County Leadership
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 26, 2012 - 2:42pm
U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, the favorite to win the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, unveiled his team in Hillsborough County on Tuesday.
Having a strong and active team representing our campaign is invaluable, Mack said in a statement. With the help of these great activists we will continue to get our campaign message out in the Tampa Bay region. I am thrilled these talented individuals are dedicating their time to retaking the U.S. Senate and defeating liberal Bill Nelson."
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Florida Weighs Appeal of Judge’s Blockade of New Law Prohibiting Contracts with Cuba
June 25, 2012 - 6:00pm
Florida officials have yet to decide if they will appeal a federal judges decision that now blocks the state from punishing companies that do business with Castros Cuba.
Gov. Rick Scott said Tuesday that his office has yet to review Mondays decision by U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore that granted an injunction against Floridas new anti-Cuba contract law which Coral Gables-based Odebrecht USA claims violates federal law.
I havent seen it yet, but well look at that, Scott told reporters in responding to a question about Moores ruling.
Club for Growth: 'Ron DeSantis is principled conservative America desperately needs'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 26, 2012 - 12:13pm
Ron DeSantis, an attorney and veteran who is running for Congress in a new seat representing a district going from St. Johns County south to Volusia County on the Atlantic coast, continues to garner impressive national support. Earlier in the week, DeSantis unveiled the backing of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah. On Tuesday, DeSantis announced that the Club for Growth PAC is backing his congressional bid.
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