July 2, 2018 - 4:30pm
Florida teachers and unions filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the constitutionality of a new law that requires local unions to represent 50 percent or more of instructional personnel.
BusinessForce Backs Candidates Across Central Florida
July 2, 2018 - 2:00pm
A political committee backed by several leaders of the state’s business community announced several endorsements in races across Central Florida at the end of last week.
Scott Awards the Final Batch of 'Job Growth' Dollars
July 2, 2018 - 12:30pm
As the state’s budget year came to an end, Gov. Rick Scott doled out the last of an initial $85 million pot of “job growth” dollars that lawmakers approved in an economic-development compromise.
Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard Files for Re-election Despite Criminal Charges
July 2, 2018 - 12:00pm
Still facing criminal charges for alleged public records violations in 2013, Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard, a Republican, filed for re-election June 22, on the last day of the qualifying period. She paid the $3,810 qualifying fee from a $5,000 loan to herself and rented a post office box in Palm City.
Leadership Blue or Leadership Gillum?
July 2, 2018 - 11:00am
This past weekend Florida Democrats convened at the Hollywood Diplomat for their big-ticket fundraiser.
Richard Corcoran Backs Fred Costello for Congress
July 2, 2018 - 10:00am
Making his third bid for Congress, former state Rep. Fred Costello reeled in the support of state House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Lutz, in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., who is running for governor.
Florida Democratic Party Continues to Alienate Progressives, Risking Entire Ticket
July 2, 2018 - 8:30am
The Florida Democratic Party is going all-in on marginalization of its progressive wing, risking its only statewide officeholder, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, any chance of recapturing the governorship, and pickup opportunities in the Florida Legislature.
Marco Rubio, Catherine Cortez Masto Take Aim at China in New Legislation
July 2, 2018 - 6:00am
Towards the end of last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., paired up with U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., to unveil a proposal to hamper Chinese influence in the U.S.
Fearing the Worst
July 2, 2018 - 7:00am
It was far too easy to assume the worst -- that the inevitable, finally, had come to pass.
Court Fireworks
July 2, 2018 - 2:00am
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