Christmas is a time of gratitude, as we reflect on the blessings we enjoy not only on Dec. 25 but year-round. But how often do we give thanks for our unique and extraordinary country? Do we truly know how special it is?
President Barack Obama found his way into four of the top six most-read Sunshine State News reports in 2011 and, as no surprise, they are pieces that the White House occupant probably wont be highlighting in next years re-election effort.
If Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam wades further into the state gaming issues, his focus will be on the adult arcades that are commonly referred to as Internet cafes.
That would specifically mean the eight of the approximately 1,000 strip mall arcades across the state that offer sweepstakes prizes, rather than cash, that have registered as charities with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
On Tuesday, the team at Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies unleashed their latest volleys against President Barack Obama and Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. The two Democrat incumbents are expected to face tough fights in Florida as they seek re-election in 2012.
On Tuesday, Republican presidential hopeful former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who is still doing well in national polls but sinking in Iowa, unveiled the endorsement of Rev. Donald Wildmon, the founder and chairman of the American Family Association and American Family Radio. There are 190 AFR stations across the country.
Don Wildmon has been one of the most important leaders in the country in the battle to uphold our founding principles, Gingrich said.I am humbled and honored to have his endorsement.
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Attorney General Pam Bondis press secretary is heading to the Florida Ports Council.
Jennifer Krell Davis will begin Jan. 2 as vice president of public affairs with the Ports Council, council president Doug Wheeler announced Tuesday.
Jennifers communications experience will be critical in educating Floridas leadership and the public about the immense economic benefits and opportunities regarding Floridas 15 seaports, Wheeler stated in a release.
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Michigan is expected to go strong for Republican presidential hopeful former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts as hisfather served as governor of the state.
Romney added to his team in Michigan on Tuesday when he unveiled the backing of veteran Congressman Dave Camp.
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Gov. Rick Scott is scheduled to sit down with two newspaper editorial boards today.
His daily schedule has the governor meeting with the Destin Log editorial board at 11 a.m. At 1:15 p.m., Scott is to appear before the Pensacola News Journal editorial board.
Each appearance is expected to last an hour.
The governor's staff has said Scott intends to meet with the editorial boards of every daily newspaper in the state.
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As the state Legislature has struggled to impose texting and cell phone rules for motorists, state Rep. Franklin Sands, D-Weston, wants drivers to at leasthang up the cell phone and stop texting while driving through a school zone.
Sands' proposal, HB 783, would impose a $30 fine for using a cell phone or similar electronic device when a motorist is inside a school zone.
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