Congress left town last week only to reconvene after the November elections. However, unlike most Congresses, this year the American public will get twice the work out of its retiring or defeated members of Congress.
The ever-entertaining FSU-Miami clash this coming Saturday could give either squad bragging rights as the best team in this football-lovin' state.
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at SunLife (Dolphin) Stadium on ABC. Both teams are coming off solid victories. Each has just one loss. On the strength of their win at Clemson, the Canes vaulted to No. 13 in this week's AP poll, edging past the Florida Gators. The Seminoles returned to the Top 25 after thrashing Virginia, landing at No. 23.
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Republican Sen. Mike Haridopolos overhaul of the Florida Senate not only is saving money it has also eliminated some longtime Democratic staff while ushering in more GOP-leaning employees.
Unemployment is stuck in double digits, foreclosures remain rampant and home values continue to fall in St. Lucie County.
So what do county officials do? Raise the property tax rate, of course.
Commissioners this week boosted the levy from $6.62 per $1,000 assessed value to $7.47 -- a 12.8 percent increase.
Officials justified their action by saying that because of plummeting property values, "most" homeowners would see a decrease in their annual bill.
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The people who elected the self-proclaimed peoples governor appeared this week to tell Gov. Charlie Crist that he shouldnt quit his day job.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, feeling frisky in Florida's dynamic political landscape, campaigned with Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott and U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio Friday.
Congress completed its legislative work for the fall a week early and adjourned midweek until after the November elections.Honestly, the legislatorshad little-to-nothing to show for their September fall session.Both the House and the Senate were able to pass a continuing resolution before the bewitching hour of Oct. 1. This passage means that the federal government will continue operations until the close of business on Dec. 3.
In an interview with a South Florida TV station today, Gov. Charlie Crist said he and his wife Carole had discussed the possibility of having kids. Crist pointed out the fact that he's 54, but said his wife is still young.
"I think it would be cool," he said.
But it's a decision he says they won't make until after the election.
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Gov. Charlie Crist was invited to be the Grand Marshall at Everglades High School's homecoming. And while he was in Miramar Friday in the role of governor, he took the opportunity to remind teachers to support him in his bid for U.S. senator.
In what has generally been a quiet race for chief financial officer, an issue over "free lunch" is creating some heat.
