December 16, 2010 - 6:00pm
Jeff Stahler Cartoon
December 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
Ed Stein Cartoon
December 14, 2010 - 6:00pm
Barbara Walters vs. Sarah Palin
December 16, 2010 - 6:00pm
When ABC's Barbara Walters deems Sarah Palin one of the year's "Most Fascinating People," it's a backhanded compliment. Walters knows Palin has an adoring fan base, and she's definitely not part of it. When the Dec. 2 special began, Walters greeted Palin with "Many people find the thought of you as president a little scary."
Can Democracy Cope?
December 15, 2010 - 6:00pm
For those who have read about or vaguely remember the stolid British tribe of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, which held out in its "finest hour," last week brought a disgusting sight.
Christmas Books
December 14, 2010 - 6:00pm
It is hard to come up with Christmas gifts for people who already seem to have everything. But there are few -- if any -- people who can keep up with the flood of books coming off the presses. Books can be good gifts for such people.
Rep. Perry Thurston Suggests a 'Limited State Income Tax' for Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 14, 2010 - 5:32pm
Surely everyone would agree that balancing a budget is tough, especially when Florida's facing a projected $3 billion plus shortfall in 2011. But Rep. Perry Thurston, D-Plantation, suggested the unthinkable Tuesday during a round table-style discussion in Fort Lauderdale with Gov.-elect Rick Scott.
"Perhaps we should think about a limited income tax," Thurston said.
Immediately, the room erupted with laughter and jeers.
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FRF to BP: Cough Up $20 Million to Revitalize NW Florida Retail Market
December 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
The Florida Retail Federation hopes to get $20 million from BP -- perhaps by paying for tax-free holidays -- to help make up for Northwest Florida retailers' lost sales and vitality during the oil spill.
PSC Agrees Rate Settlement with FPL
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 14, 2010 - 5:04pm
The Florida Public Service Commission reached a settlement with Florida Power & Light to increase its rates $75.5 million but freezing its base rates for the next two years.
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Cannon Minds the House
December 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
While Senate President Mike Haridopolos has been the whirling dervish of Florida politics, House Speaker Dean Cannon has been quietly going about his business.
Haridopolos made headlines in recent weeks with his high-profile positions against Obamacare and support for education reform. He traveled to Washington, D.C., where he advocated for passage of a states' rights "Reform Amendment."
These activities set the stage for the Merritt Island Republican's yet-to-be-announced campaign for U.S. Senate in 2012.
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