May 23, 2010 - 6:00pm
Jeff Stahler Cartoon
May 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Real Marines Don't Lie
May 23, 2010 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- I have a thing for Marines, always have. It began a long time ago when I watched my older brother amble away in the night toward his barracks at Camp Pendleton near San Diego.
Economic Recovery Is All Greek to Me
May 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Who would have thought that Greece's fiscal and financial woes could imperil all of Europe?
For the past few months, we'd been reading and watching a stream of news stories suggesting that the American economy was shaking off its stupor and about to proudly right itself. Then fresh fears surfaced, mysteriously tied to Greece and the European Union.
Bad Sign for Meek at AFL-CIO Convention
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 21, 2010 - 2:22pm
Sen. Tony Hill, D-Jacksonville, told the AFL-CIO that Congressman Kendrick Meek would be speaking tomorrow.
Hes on his way, said Hill. Floridas newest senator is on his way.
While there was some scattered applause, most of the labor leaders sat in silence.
This cant be a good sign for Meek as he competes with independent Gov. Charlie Crist for the AFL-CIO endorsement for the U.S. Senate election.
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FEA Backs Ausley's Bid for CFO
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 21, 2010 - 1:52pm
While its not getting the attention that the AFL-CIO Endorsing Convention, the Florida Educational Association is also meeting and offering endorsements. They just backed Democratic CFO candidate Loranne Ausley who made opposition to SB 6 one of the cornerstone issues of her campaign.
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State House Candidates Ponder Ways to Get Public Notice
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 21, 2010 - 1:09pm
With so many races and so many amendments on the ballot, how does a candidate for a state legislative seat get some attention? For Matthew Tisdol, who is in a crowded Democratic primary to take the seat that Rep. Yolly Roberson is vacating, the answer is simple. As he made the rounds at the AFL-CIO convention in Jacksonville today, Tisdol said that a lot of voters were stunned that someone so young-hes only 26 and looks younger-is running for office and can talk about policy.
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House Dems Campaign Trail Leads Through AFL-CIO Convention
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 21, 2010 - 12:45pm
The Florida AFL-CIO are meeting this weekend in Jacksonville on the south side of the St. Johns. Incoming Democratic House Leader Ron Saunders, D-Key West, is already here and is with Steve Barnes who hopes to join the House Dems. Barnes, from Seminole County, is taking on Rep. Chris Dorworth, R-Lake Mary Dorworth is already on the fast track for leadership, even being pegged as a future House Speaker.
The biggest issue is the economy, said Barnes. We have to do more to diversify the economy.
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Putnam, RPOF Hunting for Sportsman Votes
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 21, 2010 - 12:05pm
Today the Republican Party of Florida released the latest edition to their campaigns, a webpage extolling Adam Putnam's virtues as a Sportsman.
Putnam, a Republican U.S. Representative, is running for the Agriculture Commissioner in a tight race against former Tallahassee Mayor Scott Maddox, a Democrat.
The site talks about Putnam's own love of hunting and fishing in Florida and comes complete with a "Brag Board," a place for fellow sportsmen to upload photos of their own trophies and adventures.
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Florida Residents, Don't Throw Homemade Hair Booms or Hay Bales Into the Ocean!
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 21, 2010 - 11:35am
The Department of Environmental protection appears to be a little concerned that Florida residents and visitors may do more harm than good when it comes to fighting the BP oil spill.
Today they released a statement with tips for Homeowners, businesses and consumers.
Most of them deal with placing booms and encourage coordination with the DEP, or not getting involved at all. But there are tips for those venturing out on their own with more creative methods.
From the Tip Sheet:
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