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Barrel Racing Issue Before Appeal Court

December 11, 2011 - 6:00pm

Combatants in a battle over a new North Florida barrel racing venture brought their respective cases to the 1st District Court of Appeal on Monday with track owners saying they've gotten the state's blessing and their opponent crying foul.

At issue is whether the appellate court should issue a stay that would at least temporarily halt gambling at a new facility in Gretna while the issue of whether it is legal winds through the courts. The Gretna track, which received its permit in September, began holding barrel races on Dec 1.

Focused on Jobs, Rick Scott's Work Generates Low Poll Numbers

Kenric Ward

December 11, 2011 - 6:00pm

Rick Scott isn't the only freshman Southeastern governor with horrid poll numbers. But after nearly a year in office, that's small solace for Florida's chief executive.

In what may be the most surprising fall from gubernatorial grace, South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley's approval rating has plummeted into the mid-30 percent range.

Meantime, North Carolina Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue lags 10 points behind her GOP rival in the run-up to the 2012 election.

Scott Taps Former U.S. Senator's Son for Orange County Seat

Submitted by Anonymous on December 12, 2011 - 4:57pm

John M. Martinez, the son of former U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Orlando, has been named by Gov. Rick Scott to take the seat once held by Mildred Fernandez on the Orange County Commission.

Martinez, 30, is vice president of Gardnyr Michael Capital Inc.

Johns leadership ability is evident through his professional service and his broad community involvement, Scott stated in a release from the governors office.I am confident he will bring the highest levels of integrity and ethics to the commission.

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Mitt Romney Gets the Endorsement of Dana Rohrabacher

Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 12, 2011 - 4:46pm

Veteran California Republican U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a former aide to Ronald Reagan, announced on Monday that he is backing former Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination.

I am honored to have Danas support, Romney said in a statement. A committed public servant, he understands that President Obamas policies are hurting the middle class and have only burdened future generations with debt. I am glad to have Danas endorsement as I travel the country, meeting with voters who are concerned about the future of our country.

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Flunks Basic Statistics With Jobless Rate Flub

Submitted by Anonymous on December 12, 2011 - 4:31pm

Congressional Democrats are spinning so fast they just can't keep their numbers straight.

In the latest statistical flub, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz denied Monday that the U.S. unemployment rate has climbed during the Obama administration.

Despite her claims to the contrary, government reports state that the jobless rate has risen up from 8.2 percent in February 2009, the first full month Obama was in office, to 8.6 percent last month, after having peaked at 10.1 percent in October 2009.

The jobless rate was 7.8 percent in January 2009.

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Cain Shows No Signs of Going Away, Launches 'Cain Solutions'

Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 12, 2011 - 4:19pm

Despite getting out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination after being confronted with allegations of sexual harassment and marital infidelity, businessman Herman Cain, who rocketed to prominence in the polls and then quickly spiraled downward, shows no signs of going away.

Cain sent out an email to supporters on Monday in which he writes that he will continue to remain active.

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League of Cities Seeks to Roll Back Pension Plans for Police, Firefighters

Jim Turner

December 11, 2011 - 6:00pm

The Florida League of Cities argues municipalities across Florida could save hundreds of millions of dollars by revamping pension and disabilities benefits that the state requires for law enforcement officers and firefighters.

The league, as a top priority for the 2012 session, wants Florida legislators to overturn state mandates that have been in place since 1999.

Randall Terry Hits Barack Obama on Energy Policies in New Ads

Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 12, 2011 - 1:34pm

Pro-life activist Randall Terry, the founder of Operation Rescue, unveiled new television ads on Monday as he continues his bid to topple President Barack Obama in the Democratic primaries.

Terry appeared in front of the White House on Monday to talk to the media about his campaign. While Terry has made no bones about the fact that he expects to lose to Obama in the primaries, he hopes to ensure that 7 to 8 percent of the Catholics who voted for Obama in 2008 will not back him in 2012.

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Gary Johnson to Speak at Tea Party Event in West Palm Tuesday

Submitted by Anonymous on December 12, 2011 - 1:32pm

Former New Mexico governor and GOP presidential hopeful Gary Johnson will be in West Palm Beach Tuesday.

The libertarian-leaning Johnson is scheduled to appear at a Christmas/Town Hall event hosted by the South Florida Tea Party at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Airport Hotel, 150 Australian Ave.

Due to his almost-invisible poll standing, Johnson has been excluded from most of the televised debates.

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Ron Paul Hits Newt Gingrich in New Web Video

Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 12, 2011 - 1:22pm

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas took aim at fellow Republican presidential hopeful former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Monday, hammering the former congressional leader in a Web video released on Monday. The aim attacks Gingrich on ethical matters.

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