June 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
Florida Dems Assail Scott, McCollum and Gingrich
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 28, 2010 - 2:24pm
As health-care executive Rick Scott and Attorney General Bill McCollum continue to battle for the Republican nomination, the Florida Democratic Party fired away at both of them.
"Rick Scott tries to avoid taking responsibility for his dirty deeds, while Bill McCollum spends his time sweeping other people's dirt under the rug," said Democratic spokesman Eric Jotkoff. "Whether it's shady business practices or efforts to keep Republican scandals in the shadows, Rick Scott and Bill McCollum couldn't be more ethically challenged."
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Obama Unveils New Space Policy; What Does It Mean for Florida?
Submitted by Anonymous on June 28, 2010 - 2:21pm
The Obama administration today unveiled a new National Space Policy, which leans heavily on commercial competition and unprecedented international cooperation.
Sunshine State News explores what this may mean for Florida in the years ahead. Watch for our upcoming story.
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With Help From Bill Clinton, Kendrick Meek Looks to Pull Ahead of Jeff Greene
June 27, 2010 - 6:00pm
Facing a serious challenge from billionaire investor Jeff Greene for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and trailing independent Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican candidate Marco Rubio in the polls, U.S. Rep.
The Prisoner of Gen. Petraeus
June 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
President Obama is being hailed for toughness in his firing of Gen. McChrystal and brilliance in his replacing him as Afghan field commander with Gen. David Petraeus, who managed the George W. Bush "surge" in Iraq that saved this nation from an ignominious defeat.
Herewith, a dissent.
Former Presidential Candidate Steve Forbes to Headline Florida Chamber of Commerce annual meeting
Submitted by Nancy Smith on June 28, 2010 - 2:09pm
For an annual meeting focusing on job creation and economic development, who better to serve as your keynoter than billionaire entrepreneur Steve Forbes? The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Forbes -- libertarian-leaning conservative and two-time presidential candidate -- will kick off its 2010 Future of Florida Forum Oct. 11-13 at Walt Disney World's Yacht and Beach Club in Orlando.
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Durell Peaden Backs Greg Evers to Take His Place in the Senate
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 28, 2010 - 11:49am
Rep. Greg Evers, R-Baker, just won a big endorsement in his bid to win a seat in the Senate -- the backing of the man who currently holds the job, Sen. Durell Peaden, R-Crestview, who cannot run again due to term limits.
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Former Wilton Manors Mayor Jim Stork Backs Jeff Greene
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 28, 2010 - 11:07am
While the Democratic establishment has remained wary of Jeff Greenes bid for the U.S. Senate, officeholders and former occupants of political office are slowly coming around to back the billionaire investors bid.
Earlier in the month, Rep. Joe Abruzzo, D-Wellington, announced he was backing Greene. On Monday, former Wilton Manors Mayor Jim Stork, who ran for Congress in 2004 before pulling out due to health concerns, endorsed Greene. Stork has publicly come out of the closet and has worked on various gay rights issues and initiatives.
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Florida Is Battleground for Tea Parties -- Against Themselves
June 27, 2010 - 6:00pm
Calls for candidate Peg Dunmire to quit the 8th Congressional District race have unleashed a new round of tea party infighting that threatens to dilute the movement's political power across Florida.
BP Promises Florida $500,000 to Protect Okaloosa Waters
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 28, 2010 - 10:53am
BP has promised $500,000 to protect Destin Pass and Okaloosa County waters from the tide of oil. The oil giant is giving Okaloosa County $200,000 for an underwater "air curtain" that uses air bubbles to separate oil from water and $300,000 for as many as nine barges to fortify the Destin Pass. The barge operation will initially include three boats that could be used to funnel the oil away from the area, but the fleet can be expanded.
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