All Stories | Sunshine State News | Florida Political News

Supreme Court Sides with Water Managers over Property 'Takings' Case

November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm

In a case watched by developers, environmentalists and government agencies, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the St. Johns River Water Management District in a long-running dispute about the "taking" of property.

The dispute stemmed from a district decision in 1994 to deny a permit for a development project to Orange County landowner Coy Koontz.

District officials indicated they would grant the permit if Koontz agreed to conditions that included doing an environmental mitigation project several miles away from his land. Koontz refused and filed a lawsuit.

Constitution Should Be Core of GOP Campaigns

Matthew Spalding, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Lincicome

November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm

This weekend, hordes of political activists will gather in Daytona Beach for a tea party convention whose slogan is Victory 2012 Begins with You.

Who Lost Iraq?

Charles Krauthammer

November 3, 2011 - 7:00pm

WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama was a principled opponent of the Iraq War from its beginning. But when he became president in January 2009, he was handed a war that was won.

Easy Does It

November 3, 2011 - 7:00pm

House Subpoena Widens Probe of Federal 'Green Jobs' Boondoggle

Kenric Ward

November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm

Amid revelations that the Obama administration considered bailing out the solar company Solyndra, a House subcommittee on Thursday voted to subpoena White House records related to the failed firm's financial and political connections.

Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-Ocala, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Oversight Subcommittee, said the subpoena was necessary because the White House is "slow-walking" all requests for information.

"We want to get to the bottom of this," Stearns said of the bankrupt company that took $528 million in federal loans down with it.

Mitt Romney Gets Backing of Former Sen. Connie Mack

Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 3, 2011 - 4:07pm

Former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack, whose son and namesake is currently running for the seat that he held for 12 years, is backing former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts for the Republican presidential nomination.

The Romney camp unveiled the endorsement of the elder Mack on Thursday. The team behind Rep. Connie Mack, who endorsed Romney earlier in the year, announced that he would run for the seat his father held from 1989 until 2001.

Comments are now closed.

Foundation: Judge's Drug-Test Injunction Puts 'Florida Kids at Greater Risk'

Submitted by Anonymous on November 3, 2011 - 4:03pm

Tarren Bragdon, president and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, applauded Gov. Rick Scotts decision to appeal a federal judge's ruling that blocked Florida's drug testing of welfare recipients.

Child advocates and welfare watchdogs are proud of Governor Scott today for fighting Judge Mary Scrivens dangerous decision enabling addict parents with more welfare cash.Our tax dollars should not be used to fund illegal drug addiction that traps children in unsafe homes.

Comments are now closed.

Casey Anthony-related Bill to Move Forward in Senate

Submitted by Anonymous on November 3, 2011 - 4:02pm

A Caylees bill will move forward in the state Senate that is tied into the summers overly sensationalistic Casey Anthony murder trial in Orlando.

Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, will author a bill by the Select Committee on Protecting Floridas Children that would make it a third-degree felony for any person who provides misleading information to law enforcement during a missing child investigation where the child is later found to have been injured.

Comments are now closed.

Despite Sexual Harassment Claims, Herman Cain Leads GOP 2012 Primary Field

Kevin Derby

November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm

Despite an increasing focus on accusations of sexual harassment leveled against him, businessman Herman Cain tops a Rasmussen Reports poll of likely Republican presidential primary voters released on Thursday.

Cain leads the pack with 26 percent, closely followed by former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts who takes 23 percent. Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich stands in third place with 14 percent.

Gary Aubuchon Joins Crowded GOP Field Running for Connie Mack's Seat

Kevin Derby

November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm

Florida state Rep. Gary Aubuchon, R-Cape Coral, announced on Thursday he will run for the congressional seat that Republican U.S. Rep. Connie Mack will be leaving to run against Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

Pages