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Connie Mack Keeps Adding Support for Senate Bid

June 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

Already ahead of his Republican rivals in the polls and in gathering endorsements, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack strengthened his status as the favorite in the race on Tuesday as he gained new backing.

On Tuesday, FreedomWorks, a prominent national conservative organization with ties to the tea party movement, announced that its PAC was backing Mack for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.

In a story by Kenric Ward, Sunshine State News reported last week that the organization would likely throw its support behind Mack.

GOP Convention Host Committee Posts Tampa Video Showcases

Submitted by Anonymous on June 19, 2012 - 2:39pm

The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention wants people to know about the region.

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Firefighters, Teachers and Police: Not a Federal Responsibility

Brian Darling

June 22, 2012 - 6:00pm

The left wants us to believe that paying for teachers, firefighters and police is a federal responsibility. Not so. Such services have traditionally been the responsibility of state and local governments.

Women's Hall of Fame Taking Nominations for Class of 2013

Submitted by Anonymous on June 19, 2012 - 1:21pm

Nominations are being accepted for the Florida Womens Hall of Fame.

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations through July 16.

The commission recommends 10 nominees to the governor, who is to select three for induction in March 2013.

For information, visit www.fcsw.net or call 850-414-3300.

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Mickey Mouse Move Means Big Bu$ine$$ for JaxPort

Jim Turner

June 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

Florida scored a major victory Tuesday in its fight to build up its seaports against nearby East Coast competition.

Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday that a major portion of its merchandise to be sold at Disney parks and facilities in Florida would now come through JaxPort, shifting the bulk of its ship unloading from the Port of Savannah, from where many of the China-made mouse ears and princess gowns were then trucked to Central Florida.

Connie Mack is Getting Some Major Financial Help

Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 19, 2012 - 12:56pm

Politico is reporting that Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire who helped fund Newt Gingrichs bid for the Republican presidential nomination, is getting active in Florida, sending $1 million to a PAC that will help U.S. Rep. Connie Macks campaign for the U.S. Senate. Adelson plans to spend $100 million in the election cycle--including his support of Mack who hopes to emerge from the Republican primary to take on Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the fall.

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Bob Martinez Backs John Legg's State Senate Campaign

Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 19, 2012 - 12:32pm

With Sen. Jim Norman, R-Tampa, announcing last week that he would not seek another term, the Republican leadership continues to back House Speaker Pro Tempore John Legg, R-Port Richey, to take his place. On Tuesday, Legg announced that former Gov. Bob Martinez, who also served as mayor of Tampa, was backing his Senate bid.

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Dennis Ross Backs Tom Lee Over Rachel Burgin for State Senate

Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 19, 2012 - 12:28pm

On Tuesday, former Senate President Tom Lee unveiled the backing of another prominent Florida Republican for his bid to return to Tallahassee -- U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. Lee faces Rep. Rachel Burgin in the Republican primary for a state Senate seat.

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Don Gaetz: Expect Anti-U.N. Agenda 21 in 2013

Jim Turner

June 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

Expect a bill that shelters private property in Florida from takeover by a United Nations-led world government effort, Senate President-designate Don Gaetz said Tuesday.

And expect that bill to receive favorable support.

Appearing on Fort Walton radio station WFTW 1260 AM, Gaetz said he expected Florida lawmakers to introduce and approve a bill similar to Senate Bill 477 that has been approved by the Alabama Legislature.

I think there is a very good chance that bill will come up, Gaetz said.

Mitt Romney Doesn't Want to See Too Much of Defeated Foes in Tampa

Kevin Derby

June 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

One of the worst things that can happen to a presidential nominee is being forced to look over his shoulder at the candidates he beat out for the partys nod -- and see that they are still running.

Mitt Romney does not want to see the likes of Rick Santorum and Herman Cain at the Republican convention in Tampa focusing on the Iowa and New Hampshire delegates.

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