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Obama Fried For Genetically Engineered Sellout to Big Agriculture

Submitted by Anonymous on February 28, 2011 - 1:50pm

Leftists boiling over President Barack Obama's supposed tack to the center have one more reason to be upset: genetically engineered alfalfa.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture lifted all restrictions on the genetically engineered crop, effectively allowing anyone to plant GE alfalfa anywhere, without any restriction.

NaturalNews.com calls the move a "surrender to Monsanto [that] signifies the beginning of a new era of widespread genetic pollution of North America's crops and ranch animals (which eat those crops)."

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Major Shakeup at St. Joe, Britt Greene Leaves While Charlie Crist Joins

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 12:44pm

Major shakeup at the St. Joe Co. as the Fairholme Fund, which is the largest shareholder in the Northwest Florida real estate company, assumed more power in the company.

Britt Greene is out as president and CEO and has left the board of directors. Three other directors -- Michael Ainslie, John Lord and Walter Revell -- have also stepped down.

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Ander Crenshaw's Team Hits the Road in March

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 11:06am

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Paula Dockery Wants You to Know About Mike Haridopolos' Book Deal

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 10:51am

The AP has a story about Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, receiving more than $150,000 from Brevard Community College for writing a book on politics and government in the Sunshine State -- of which there is currently only one copy.

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Gov. Rick Scott to Embark on 'Sunshine Tour' to Promote Tourism

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 10:44am

Gov. Rick Scott will kick off a "Share a Little Sunshine Tour" of some of the areas hit hardest by the nation's cold winter this year, to promote tourism in Florida.

Scott will hold a rally Tuesday at the University of Central Florida's Rosen School of Hospitality Management, along with VISIT FLORIDA, Visit Orlando, and the Partnership for Florida's Tourism, before heading to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago later in the week.

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First Coast Republican Aaron Bean Heavy Favorite to Return to Tallahassee

Kevin Derby

February 27, 2011 - 6:00pm

With Sen. Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville, set to retire in 2012 due to term limits, Republicans from across the state have rallied behind former Rep. Aaron Beans bid to replace him.

With the Senate leadership behind his candidacy -- coupled with previous fund-raising efforts -- Bean will be a heavy favorite to keep the seat, which currently represents parts of Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, though this can change in redistricting next year, in the Republican fold.

Iowa Governor Tells CNN His State Will Hold First Primary, In Spite of Florida

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 10:16am

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has declared that his state will keep its traditional position as the first state primary in the presidential nominating process, telling CNN that he will move ahead of Florida if necessary.

Florida Republicans have stated their intention to hold the 2012 GOP presidential primary in January, even if that means risking losing delegates.

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GOP Leadership Rallies Behind Aaron Bean in Senate Race

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 10:10am

With Sen. Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville, set to retire in 2012 due to term limits, Republicans from across the state have rallied behind former Rep. Aaron Beans bid to replace him in the Senate.

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Rising Gas Prices: All Signs Point to Obama

Kenric Ward

February 27, 2011 - 6:00pm

David Rivera Pledges to Fight for Everglades Restoration

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2011 - 7:37am

Over the weekend, Florida Republican U.S. Rep. David Rivera toured the Everglades National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve and pledged to fight to preserve them.

Our nation has a $14 trillion national debt, as well as record deficits, Rivera said. There is no question we are facing a difficult budget year. However, we're going to fight for our priorities within those constraints.

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