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Study Rips 'Judicial Activism' at Florida Supreme Court

June 14, 2011 - 6:00pm

A study criticizing a series of closely contested decisions by the Florida Supreme Court is boosting a campaign to oppose three high court justices in the 2012 election.

"The 'Activist' Journey of the Florida Supreme Court," by Colleen Pero of the American Justice Partnership, declares:

Marco Rubio on Obama: 'His Presidency has Made Things Worse Here in America'

On an appearance on the Laura Ingram show on Wednesday, Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio hammered President Barack Obama on the economy.

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Vern Buchanan Gets New Congressional Committee Assignment

With Medicaid reform and health care ranking as two of the most important issues facing the nation, Florida got a bigger seat at the table to confront them on Wednesday when Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan was named to the health subcommittee of the congressional Ways and Means Committee.

Buchanan is the only Floridian on the Ways and Means, the committee where legislation regarding tax matters is initiated. He was named to the subcommittee by Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich.

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Orlando Attractions Are Booming During the Bust

June 14, 2011 - 6:00pm

Orlando's top tourist attractions are bucking the state's persistent economic slump with a multibillion-dollar building boom.

New and expanded venues are popping up at Disney, Universal and a host of other theme parks, laying claim to some 50 million tourists who visit Central Florida annually.

"What recession?" asks Erik Yates, who runs the website BehindTheThrills.com. "The whole corridor from Melbourne to Orlando and Tampa -- there's nothing but new construction going on."

Report: Romney, Bachmann, Gingrich to Join Glenn Beck in Jerusalem

GOP presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann and Newt Gingrich are expected to join Glenn Beck at a rally in Jerusalem in August, according to a news report.

"Beck aims to show support for Israel by recreating last August's rally 'to restore honor,' which he held in Washington, D.C.," the Israeli news site Ynet reported.

"This year, the Wailing Wall will replace Lincoln Memorial as the backdrop for the event, which will take place at Jerusalem's Old City and the Teddy Stadium simultaneously."

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