May 2, 2010 - 6:00pm
Oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico at an estimated rate of 210,000 gallons per day could reach Floridas shores late this week, and the states Gulf Coast businesses are bracing for the worst.
Charlie Crist eBay Auction, Part Deux: Cocaine Edition
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 4, 2010 - 9:55am
By now, you've probably heard about the Charlie Crist painting that landed on eBay. But why spend your cash on a boring portrait when you could have had photos of the governor allegedly snorting coke?
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Ausley: Hold BP Accountable for Oil Spill
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 4, 2010 - 9:36am
While former Rep. Loranne Ausley has not come out to back former Tallahassee Mayor Scott Maddoxs pledge to oppose all forms of offshore drilling, the leading Democratic candidate to take Alex Sinks place as CFO is pushing for the state to action against BP for the oil spill in the Gulf.
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Washington Week
May 2, 2010 - 6:00pm
The U.S. Senate will spend the entire week debating the major financial reform bill designed to create safeguards to avoid another financial disaster. The GOP fought a move to progress to this bill most of last week while senators worked behind the scenes to get some concessions before the bill became pending.
PSC Hears Testimony About Gainesville Biomass Plant
May 2, 2010 - 6:00pm
In its first hearing since the Florida Senate rejected two of its members, the Florida Public Service Commission heard arguments for and against a proposed biomass electricity plant in Gainesville.
All in the Family for Rooneys ... Just Don't Mention Roethlisberger
Submitted by Anonymous on May 3, 2010 - 5:59pm
While U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, defends his 16th Congressional District seat this November, older brother Pat Rooney Jr. is running for a state House seat.
"When he told me, I said, 'Are you crazy?''' Rep. Rooney related Monday during a visit to John Carroll Catholic High School in Fort Pierce.
The 83rd House District seat is currently occupied by Carl Domino, R-Jupiter, who is term-limited and running for state Senate.
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Henry Payne Cartoon
May 3, 2010 - 6:00pm
The Left Loses Its Way by Abandoning 'Third Way'
May 3, 2010 - 6:00pm
Left parties are in trouble in the Anglosphere. Here in America, Democrats are doing worse in the polls than at any time in the last 50 years. In Britain, the Labor Party is on the brink of finishing third, behind both Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, in the election next Thursday.
Sen. Bennett Threatens Sunshine State News Reporter
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 3, 2010 - 5:00pm
I didn't expect Sen Mike Bennett, R-Bradenton, to like the fact that I reported on what I saw in plain view on the Senate floor last Thursday.
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Maddox Pushes Pledge for Candidates to Oppose Offshore Drilling
May 2, 2010 - 6:00pm
On Monday, as Floridians wondered what impact the massive oil spill in the Gulf would have on Florida, former Tallahassee Mayor Scott Maddox called on all gubernatorial and cabinet office candidates in Florida to sign a pledge opposing any offshore oil drilling in state waters.
Maddox, the leading Democratic candidate running for commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, held a media event to unveil his pledge and reiterate his opposition to any offshore drilling.
I urge each candidate to sign this pledge, said Maddox.
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