January 2, 2012 - 6:00pm
President Barack Obama's deputy press secretary, Josh Earnest, said over the weekend the following when referencing Congress in 2012: The president is no longer tied to Washington.
Romney is Betting Favorite to Win Iowa Over Ron Paul and Santorum
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 3, 2012 - 8:05am
Paddy Power, the largest odds keeper in Ireland, looked out at the Iowa caucus and made Mitt Romney the favorite to win the event on Tuesday night. The former Massachusetts governor gets even odds to win the caucus. Rick Santorum and Ron Paul are tied for second with 2-1 odds each, followed by Newt Gingrich at 20-1, Rick Perry at 33-1 and Michele Bachmann at 50-1. Jon Huntsman, who has ignored the caucus, is a severe underdog at 100-1.
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Tuesday is Deadline for Voters to be Registered for GOP Primary
Submitted by Anonymous on January 2, 2012 - 9:01pm
Those who want to participate in the Jan. 31 primary must register or change party affiliation Tuesday.
Florida is a closed primary state, which means only Republicans can vote in the Republican primary.
To check on the status of your registration or the status of a requested absentee ballot, go here.
To contact your county supervisor of elections go here.
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Iran Tensions Push Pump Prices Up 6 Cents as 2012 Arrives
Submitted by Anonymous on January 2, 2012 - 3:12pm
Growing tension in the Strait of Hormuz, mixed with signs of an improved U.S. economy, have helped push the price of gas in Florida up 6 cents in the past week, according to AAA.
"We're likely to begin the new year with a rally of optimism in the oil market as the U.S. economy is forecast to continue to improve, coupled with concerns over Iranian tension and the possibility of a disruption in the country's oil exports," Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, stated in a release.
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Fallon, Glass Appointed to Board of Pharmacy
Submitted by Anonymous on January 2, 2012 - 10:26am
Leo J. Lee Fallon and Debra B. Glass have been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy by Gov. Rick Scott.
According to a release from the governor's office:
"Fallon, 71, of The Villages, has been a pharmacy manager at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. since 1989.
With more than four decades of varied pharmacy experience, his practice has included small and large regional and national companies ranging from Thrift Drug, Walgreens Pharmacy, Gray Drug and Lees Pharmacy.
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Strepina to Join Hillsborough County Civil Service Board
Submitted by Anonymous on January 2, 2012 - 10:23am
Gov. Rick Scott has named Scott D. Strepina to the Hillsborough County Civil Service Board.
According to a release from the governors office:
Strepina, 33, of Tampa, is the owner of SDS Marketing LLC.
He succeeds Heidi N. Swanson and is appointed for a term beginning Dec. 20, 2011 and ending July 2, 2013.
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Bondi Seeks Ruling so Stern can Advance to Supreme Court
Submitted by Anonymous on January 1, 2012 - 8:09pm
Attorney General Pam Bondi has asked the 4th District Court of Appeals to give a procedural ruling regarding a decision she intends to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Bondi filed a motion Friday requesting the 4th DCA to certify its decision in Law Offices of David Stern PA v. State of Florida.
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Scott Commends Bipartisan Efforts to Land U.S. Air Force Contract in Jacksonville
December 31, 2011 - 6:00pm
Voice of Wisdom
January 1, 2012 - 6:00pm
Steady in Iowa, Romney Counts on New Hampshire, Florida
January 1, 2012 - 6:00pm
Election year has finally arrived, well after the beginning of a turbulent and unpredictable election season, and voting begins on Tuesday in the Iowa Republicans caucuses.
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