December 22, 2017 - 2:00am
State’s Residents and Tourists Alike Can Benefit from the 'Sharing Economy'
December 22, 2017 - 6:00am
Travel and tourism have long served as the backbone of Florida’s economy, which is now the 18th largest in the world. Here in Pensacola, we’re proud that our city has emerged as a driving force of this growth industry.
Latvala's Legal Woes Could Worsen Because of National Harassment Focus
December 21, 2017 - 4:00pm
Maintaining his innocence after a special master concluded he had engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment for years, Sen. Jack Latvala announced Wednesday he will quit his legislative post.
But the Clearwater Republican's legal troubles may not be over, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement explores whether Latvala broke public corruption laws by promising legislative favors in exchange for sex, as alleged in two reports released this week.
Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio Introduce Resolution on Growing Crisis in Venezuela
December 21, 2017 - 8:15am
This week, Florida’s two U.S. senators--Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio-- introduced legislation to address the ongoing political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
South Florida Congresswomen Bring Out "Me Too Congressional Ethics Act”
December 21, 2017 - 8:00am
Two South Florida Democrats in Congress teamed up on Wednesday to unveil a proposal which will shine the spotlight on sexual harassment incidents on Capitol Hill.
Support Health Centers that Serve Communities and Save State Money
December 21, 2017 - 8:15am
It’s no secret that being able to access affordable, quality health care is critical to maintaining good health and enjoying a prosperous life. In Florida, our community health centers fill the role of providing comprehensive primary and preventive care to every patient, regardless of their ability to pay. And by helping to keep these patients out of hospital emergency rooms, we are able to save the state millions of dollars every year.
The Survival of the Shrillest
December 21, 2017 - 7:00am
Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) meant that intellectuals in his day tended not to be temperate. In our day, this defect -- moral overheating -- has been democratized: Anyone can have it. Now, everybody can be happily furious, delirious with hysteria and intoxicated with intimations of apocalypse, all day every day.
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December 21, 2017 - 2:00am
Imported Citrus Numbers Continue to Grow in Florida
December 20, 2017 - 8:30pm
An increase in imported orange juice is anticipated by the Florida Citrus Commission to offset a decline in tax revenue from the state's hurricane-battered growers, who await congressional action on disaster relief.
The commission --- during a brief conference call Wednesday --- agreed to shift $556,147 from reserves to help cover the Department of Citrus' budget for the current fiscal year, with the transfer leaving a $682 negative balance. Taxes on citrus pay for the department's operations.
Latvala Resigns ... but Is Quid Pro Quo for Donations Next?
December 20, 2017 - 7:00pm
The question is no longer whether Sen. Jack Latvala will resign or fight. We're way past that now. Latvala, 66, resigned Wednesday from the Senate effective Jan. 5, four days before the start of the 2018 legislative session -- no surprise to anyone except maybe his lawyer, Steve Andrews.
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