February 19, 2012 - 6:00pm
Repeat bad information often enough and it sticks. Luckily, though, some senators are getting wise to a bogus pitch coming from a coalition of business groups and the insurance industry.
Rick Santorum, Looking at Michigan and Ohio, Slams Obama on Jobs
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 20, 2012 - 10:22am
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum ripped into President Barack Obama on Monday, responding to the Democrat incumbents calls for more manufacturing and industrial jobs in America.
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Newt Gingrich Continues to Focus on Energy
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 20, 2012 - 10:12am
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich clearly believes focusing on energy is the best way to bounce back into the race. Gingrich hammered President Barack Obama on energy last week, insisting that gas prices can get back to $2.50. The former congressional leader returned to energy on Sunday when he unveiled a new video where he speaks on the topic for almost 30 minutes.
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Down in the Polls, Mitt Romney Goes on the Attack Against Rick Santorum
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 20, 2012 - 9:54am
With Rick Santorum rising in the polls, Mitt Romney is on the attack. Santorum leads Romney by 10 percent in the national Gallup tracking poll. A University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll released on Monday finds Santorum leading Romney by more than 30 percent in the Lone Star State.
Romneys camp fired away on Monday, trying to contrast their candidates record with Santorums.
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AAA: Gas Prices Growing with 'No Relief' in the Forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on February 20, 2012 - 7:49am
A gallon of gas in Florida jumped 20 cents in the past month and AAA notes no relief is expected soon.
A couple of weeks ago, it looked as if consumers might see some relief at the pump after oil prices traded below $100 a barrel for several consecutive weeks, but that is no longer the case, Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, stated in a release.
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Republican Senate Hopefuls Fire Away at Bill Nelson and Obama
February 18, 2012 - 6:00pm
The three leading Republican candidates looking to challenge Democrat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson addressed GOP women leaders in Tallahassee Sunday -- and fired away at Nelson and President Barack Obama.
The Republicans -- former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, businessman and retired Army Col. Mike McCalister and U.S. Rep. Connie Mack -- spoke to the Florida Federation of Republican Women in a packed room at Hotel Duval.
The Doctor Is In: Akshay Desai to Chair RPOF Finance Committee
Submitted by Anonymous on February 18, 2012 - 2:50pm
Dr. Akshay Desai has been named chairman of the Republican Party of Florida's Finance Committee.
"On behalf of all of Florida's Republicans, I am grateful that Dr. Desai has agreed to accept this crucial role," said RPOF Chairman Lenny Curry.
"In this election year we need the resources for victory, and Dr. Desai's long history of work for the state and our party make him a proven leader. AK and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and win."
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Claims Bills a Priority of Mike Haridopolos Advance in House
Submitted by Anonymous on February 18, 2012 - 12:07pm
Two priorities of Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, have advanced in the House.
Claims bills for Eric Brody and William Dillon got the backing of the House Civil Justice Subcommittee Friday.
Overall, 16 of 17 bills were advanced.
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Winston Bradley Named to Alachua County Commission by Rick Scott
Submitted by Anonymous on February 18, 2012 - 11:56am
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Winston J. Bradley to replace Rodney Long on the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
Long resigned in December after 11 years on the commission.At the time it was announced he was going to train to become a minister at Showers of Blessing Harvest Center.
According to the governors office:
Bradley, 71, of Gainesville, has been the pastor of Kingdom Life Ministries since 2005.
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Rick Scott Orders Flags Half-Staff for Slain Clay County Detective
Submitted by Anonymous on February 18, 2012 - 11:52am
Gov. Rick Scott has ordered state flags at half-staff outside the Clay County Sheriffs Office, Green Cove Springs City Hall and Clay County Courthouse on Feb. 20 for Clay County Sheriffs Office Detective David White, who was killed during a gunfight Thursday night in Middleburg.
The order is from sunrise to sunset.
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