August 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Some of society's most intractable problems come not from its failures but from its successes. Often you can't get a good thing without paying a bad price.
Weekly Roundup: Buss Tripped
August 26, 2011 - 6:00pm
Planet of the Godly
August 26, 2011 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- Rick Perry's rapid lead over previous Republican front-runner Mitt Romney was predictable.
Jerry Holbert Cartoon
August 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Jeff Stahler Cartoon
August 26, 2011 - 6:00pm
State Says FEC Railway Could Cut Tri-Rail Costs by $10 Million
August 25, 2011 - 6:00pm
Tri-Rail Accuses State, FEC of Attempting a 'Corporate Takeover'
Submitted by Anonymous on August 26, 2011 - 4:10pm
The chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority on Friday lambasted the state for attempting a "corporate takeover" of the Tri-Rail commuter system.
Kristin Jacobs said she was "astounded" to hear a state Department of Transportation official claim that the Florida East Coast Railway could cut $10 million a year from the operating budget of the three-county passenger line.
"How does the state rely on FEC when the FEC has no experience with passenger rail?" Jacobs asked.
Full story upcoming in Sunshine State News.
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Russian Rocket Crash Deals a Blow to U.S. Space Strategy
August 25, 2011 - 6:00pm
America's presence in space took another leap backward when a Russian rocket bound for the International Space Station went down shortly after launch.
The unmanned vehicle, carrying 2 1/2 tons of supplies, broke up and crashed back to Earth last week. It was the first mission to the ISS since the United States retired its space shuttle program last month.
"This is exactly why I offered legislation to keep the shuttle flying," said U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge. "With the Russians, we have no backup plan."
Step Aside, George Soros -- MoveOn Milks a New Cash Cow (Rick Scott)
Submitted by Anonymous on August 26, 2011 - 2:04pm
Flailing at "right-wing extremists," the left-wing extremists at MoveOn.org are using Gov. Rick Scott to raise money.
In an e-mail campaign, lightly customized for Florida, the George Soros organization is soliciting $5 monthly donations, ostensibly to "fight Rick Scott."
"With so much at stake, we've launched a major effort to bring MoveOn's grassroots muscle and Internet organizing to state capitols all across the country," the solicitation reads.
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Fans of Florida Football, Share a Little Sunshine
Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 26, 2011 - 12:25pm
Here's a great opportunity for Facebook fans of Florida football to pitch in and give state tourism efforts a boost.
Visit Florida, the Sunshine State's tourism arm, is kicking off The Florida Fan Game Sept. 2. It's a good one -- a contest between the fans of six state schools:Florida, Florida State, Miami, South Florida, Central Florida and Florida A&M.
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