October 31, 2011 - 7:00pm
Former Reagan Aide Seeks Juice Boycott over Early Primary
Submitted by Anonymous on November 2, 2011 - 10:24am
California businessman and former Reagan aide Fred Karger is calling for a boycott of Florida orange juice because of the early primary.
Karger, who is also running for president as a Republican, is calling for the boycott to last for 30 days -- starting Nov. 1-- or "until Florida officials come to their senses."
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Obama in Trouble in Florida, According to Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 2, 2011 - 8:00am
A Suffolk University/7NEWS (WSVN-Miami) poll of registered voters in Florida released late Tuesday found President Barack Obama is in trouble in the Sunshine State.In a speech to the Florida Democratic Convention at Walt Disney World on Friday, Vice President Joe Biden said winning Florida is crucial to the president staying in the White House.
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Scott: Enjoyed First Year of Solving the Problems of Government
Submitted by Anonymous on November 2, 2011 - 7:07am
A year out from the 2010 Election, Gov. Rick Scott says hes enjoyed the process of solving problems in governing.
I really enjoy trying to solve problems, thats what you do in business, Scott told reporters Tuesday. You sort of try to solve problems, that is one of the more enjoyable things about this.
While he has been officially in office since Jan. 4, 2011, Scott added there are two differences with the current job and his former ones in the private business sector.
One is driving. He doesnt drive as governor.
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Buddy Roemer Weighs in on Not Making Florida Primary Ballot
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 2, 2011 - 6:58am
Former Gov. Buddy Roemer of Louisiana issued a statement late Tuesday about the fact he will not be on the Florida Republican presidential primary ballot.
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Gadsden County Puts Slot Machines on Primary Ballot
Submitted by Anonymous on November 1, 2011 - 10:40pm
Voters in Gadsden County will get to say if the new horse barrel-racing and poker room facility coming to Gretna will also offer slot machines.
The Tallahassee Democrat is reporting that the Gadsden County Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to include the referendumwith the Jan. 31, 2012, president preference primary.
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PSC Looks at Power Companies' Bills for 2012
October 31, 2011 - 7:00pm
State regulators largely signed off Tuesday on how much Floridians will have to pay for electricity next year -- but faced a tricky question about the amount Progress Energy Florida should pass along to consumers.
The state Public Service Commission approved fuel costs and a series of other smaller costs for Florida Power & Light, Tampa Electric Co. and Gulf Power Co.
Diversity's Compulsory Conformity
November 1, 2011 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON -- Illustrating an intellectual confusion common on campuses, Vanderbilt University says: To ensure "diversity of thought and opinion" we require certain student groups, including five religious ones, to conform to the university's policy that forbids the groups from protecting their characteristics that contribute to diversity.
Black Caucus Asks Gov. Scott to Reconsider Felons' Rights Waiting Period
October 31, 2011 - 7:00pm
Endangered Species in Florida: Barack Obama and Debbie Wasserman Schultz?
Submitted by Anonymous on November 1, 2011 - 4:54pm
With one year until Election Day, RPOF Chairman Lenny Curry likes the Republican Party's prospects in Florida.
In a statement, Curry said:
The past three years have taught us that big government cant solve the nations problems. The American people need real economic leadership and policies that spur innovative entrepreneurs to grow our economy. The Republican vision is to reduce the tax and regulatory burden and give job creators consistent policies so they can expand.
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