November 4, 2011 - 7:00pm
Carroll Heading Trade Mission to South Africa
Submitted by Anonymous on November 4, 2011 - 7:21pm
Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll left Friday for a nine-day trade mission to South Africa with Enterprise Florida.
The mission, announced in August, was promoted as a meeting of two areas that serve as trade and commerce gateways between the Americas and Africa.
South Africa, the 26th largest economy in the world, is one of the most stable markets in Africa and is Floridas No. 1 merchandise export destination in Africa, Enterprise Florida stated in a release announcing the trip.
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Judge to Rule Later Today on PBA Request to Halt Privatization Bidding
Submitted by Anonymous on November 4, 2011 - 5:24pm
Leon County Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford will rule later today on a request by the Florida Police Benevolent Association to halt the reopened bidding to privatize 29 correctional facilities in South Florida.
The PBA asked for the emergency stay after the Department of Corrections late Thursday announced the bid process would continue.
According to a release from the Department of Corrections, the bids are due next week but the agency won't sign a contract until the litigation is completed.
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Michele Bachmann Rips Bonuses: 'Fannie and Freddie Have Become Our Own Greece'
Submitted by Anonymous on November 4, 2011 - 4:14pm
GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann on Friday blamed President Barack Obama for the $13 million in bonuses issued to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives.
"Mr. President, it's time to stop paying off your friends at Fannie and Freddie and pull the plug on their bailouts and on their executives' bonuses," the Minnesota congresswoman said in a statement.
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Florida Casino Bill Could Face Long Odds
November 3, 2011 - 7:00pm
For Once, Debate the Big Issues
November 4, 2011 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON -- The Republican presidential candidates, their sinews stiffened and their blood summoned up, may rightly dread Wednesday's version of what are inexplicably called debates.
Bidding Reopened on Prison Privatization, PBA Seeks a Stay
Submitted by Anonymous on November 4, 2011 - 3:32pm
The Florida Police Benevolent Association has been given 45 minutes today to convince a circuit court judge to halt the reopened bidding to privatize 29 correctional facilities in South Florida.
The PBA asked for the emergency stay after the Department of Corrections late Thursday announced the bid process would continue.
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GOP 2012 Hopeful Rick Santorum Focuses on Social Issues
November 3, 2011 - 7:00pm
Trailing in the polls in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania putting new emphasis on social and cultural issues as he seeks to gain momentum.
Makes Your Head Spin
November 4, 2011 - 7:00pm
Questions Raised Over Land Leases by South Florida Water District
November 3, 2011 - 7:00pm
The South Florida Water Management District may be breaking state law in re-awarding land leases without competitive bids.
The SFWMD board last month extended leases on 4,701 acres in Glades County to the Old River Cattle Co.
According to district reports, the cattle company is paying SFWMD $55,381 in annual rent on the land -- or $11.78 per acre. The rental charge has increased 3 percent annually, based on the Consumer Price Index, the district said.
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