May 29, 2012 - 6:00pm
When I first heard "For Greater Glory" (originally titled "Cristiada," which I prefer) was being shot, I was stunned -- and skeptical.
Rick Scott: Pam Bondi’s Cayman Weekend was 'A Celebration'
Submitted by Anonymous on May 30, 2012 - 10:41am
Speculation in the media has grown about Attorney General Pam Bondis pre-wedding celebration weekend in the Cayman Islands, but one guest, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, offered the media few details.
I went there for a celebration with Pam, Scott responded Wednesday during a semi-private bill signing ceremony at the Capitol.
Scott said he spent a day in the Cayman Islands as part of Bondis party following his business trip to Spain.
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John Mica Opens 30-Point Lead; Sandy Adams Downplays Poll
Submitted by Anonymous on May 30, 2012 - 9:44am
Nearly doubling his lead over Rep. Sandy Adams, Rep. John Mica has opened a 30-point advantage in the 7th Congressional District, according to a new poll.
The survey, conducted by Conquest Communications of Richmond, Va., showed Mica with 55.3 percent of likely voters versus 24.8 percent for Adams.
The results indicate a 9.3 percentage point increase in support for Mica and a 5.2 percentage point decrease in support for Adams since a Feb. 22-23 Public Opinion Strategies poll of 300 voters commissioned by Adams, when Mica led Adams by 16 points.
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Heil Bashar
May 29, 2012 - 6:00pm
Bernard, Clemens, Rader Jostle in District 27
May 29, 2012 - 6:00pm
An open Senate seat in Palm Beach County has drawn the interest of three current and former lawmakers, all Democrats, in what could be a heated primary contest.
The candidates for Senate District 27 so far include Rep. Jeff Clemens of Lake Worth, Rep. Mack Bernard of West Palm Beach, and former Rep. Kevin Rader of Delray Beach. No Republicans have filed in the district, which includes all or parts of Palm Beach, Greenacres, West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach in eastern Palm Beach County.
Higher-Ed Union United Faculty of Florida in Wisconsin to Help Unseat Gov. Scott Walker
Submitted by Nancy Smith on May 29, 2012 - 4:50pm
The president of a Florida higher education faculty union is busy in Wisconsin as we speak, helping the Democrats and other national advocacy groups for education drum Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker out of office in a June recall election.
"What is happening in that state is of national significance," says United Faculty of Florida president Tom Auxter, a professor of philosophy at the University of Florida. The recall election, he says, will help determine what politicians "can get away with" in dealing with faculty unions.
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Public Can Comment on 'Stand Your Ground' June 12 in Longwood
Submitted by Anonymous on May 29, 2012 - 3:23pm
The governors Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection will hold a meeting June 12 at Northland Church, 530 Dog Track Road in the Central Florida town of Longwood.
The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. meeting -- with an hour break scheduled at noon -- will be opened to public comments after 1 p.m. A release from the governor's office states that speakers will appear on a first come, first served basis.
The Florida Channel will stream the meeting online at http://thefloridachannel.org.
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GOP Senate Candidates Unveil Major Endorsements
May 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
With Memorial Day weekend behind them, two of the Republicans hoping to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson added to their teams, unveiling major endorsements.
U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, who is the poll leader among Republicans in the race, named eight campaign chairmen on Tuesday, including some of the most prominent GOP leaders in the Sunshine State.
Gulf Leaders Continue Push to Keep BP Funds Headed Locally
May 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
After the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, business quickly fell nearly 30 percent to 50 percent said Joseph Costanzo, owner of Wharf Express in Tallahassee.
The negative public perception about seafood harvested from the Gulf of Mexico, particularly at businesses located near the Gulf of Mexico, lasted for months, said Costanzo.
During that time, staff had to be let go, but claims for federal assistance through a fund set up by BP were repeatedly denied.
GOP Hopefuls Scramble to Run for Ronda Storms' Senate Seat
May 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Brandon, announced late last week that she will not run for reelection in November -- setting off a mad dash among prominent Republicans jumping into the race after the unexpected news.
With Storms choosing to offer a primary challenge to Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner, two prominent Republicans moved quickly to enter the race, while a third is expected to make an announcement later in the week.
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