August 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
Federal Judge Vaughn Walker is truly a visionary.
McCollum Elaborates on Gay Parenting
August 10, 2010 - 6:00pm
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said Tuesday that, his own personal feelings aside, Florida law dealing with gay parenthood is inconsistent and should be the same for both adoptive and foster parents.
Marco Rubio Bashes Obama Stimulus on Fox News
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 10, 2010 - 6:03pm
Former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the overwhelming favorite to win the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, was on Fox News on Tuesday, talking with Neil Cavuto about why his campaign is making a big deal of Gov. Charlie Crist backing the Obama stimulus package.
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Dan Gelber Accuses Dem AG Primary Rival Dave Aronberg of "Turning to Republican Swiftboaters"
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 10, 2010 - 5:55pm
Sen. Dan Gelber of Miami Beach sent out an e-mail to supporters on Tuesday accusing Sen. Dave Aronberg of Greenacres, his rival for the Democratic nomination for attorney general, of swiftboating his campaign -- linking Aronberg to Republicans as well as bringing back memories of the attacks on Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry back in 2004.
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GOP AG Candidate Jeff Kottkamp Snags Two Endorsements in Miami-Dade
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 10, 2010 - 5:46pm
With two weeks to go till the primary, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp is getting some extra help in Miami-Dade for his bid for the Republican nomination for attorney general. On Tuesday, County Commissioner Joe Martinez and Rep. Eddy Gonzalez, R-Hialeah Gardens, endorsed Kottkamp over Republican rivals Pam Bondi and Holly Benson. Kottkamp has won the backing of many of the county's Republican leaders, including both the Diaz-Balart brothers in Congress.
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Rick Scott Strikes Back
August 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
Health-care executive Rick Scott, the leading candidate in a contentious battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, struck back at primary opponent Bill McCollum Tuesday, accusing him of deliberately attempting to damage Solantic Urgent Care -- a business of which Scott is an investor.
$26 Billion Stimulus Bundle Passes; Teachers Big Beneficiaries
Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 10, 2010 - 4:48pm
Republicans didn't like it and most of them -- Florida's delegation included -- didn't vote for it, but on Tuesday afternoon Congress nevertheless approved a $26 billion plan to save thousands of public employees' jobs.
Teachers are among the chief beneficiaries.
The economic stimulus bill is expected to be the last Congress considers before the November election. When the president signs it, it will bring the total direct federal spending on the economy to just over $1 trillion since late 2007.
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Florida Joins 12 Other States as Gubernatorial 'Tossups'
August 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
The latest Rasmussen polling shows Florida's gubernatorial race as a "tossup," with Democrat Alex Sink leading in one heat and Republican Rick Scott winning another.
Everglades Deal Downsized Again; Critics Still Don't Buy It
August 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
A downsized Everglades land deal is still a big deal to both sides as the South Florida Water Management District board meets this week.
More Northwest Florida Waters Cleared for Seafood Harvesting
Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 10, 2010 - 3:48pm
An even greater expanse of federal water off Northwest Florida is now open for commercial and recreational fishing.
In a press statement Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Crist declared bad times for the Panhandle economy on the mend and good times ready to roll for recreational and commercial fishermen. "We invite traveling Floridians, as well as visitors from around the nation and the world, to come and fish, explore our beautiful beaches and enjoy Floridas delicious seafood, the governor said.
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