The Demmys
New Vietnam Documentary Series Provides a Timely Booster Shot
Many Americans' moral vanity is expressed nowadays in their rage to disparage. They are incapable of measured judgments about past politics -- about flawed historical figures who were forced by cascading circumstances to make difficult decisions on the basis of imperfect information. So, the nation now needs an example of how to calmly assess episodes fraught with passion and sorrow. An example arrives Sunday night.
Irma Insurance Claims Already Near $2 Billion
With 335,000 insurance claims representing $1.9 billion in property losses, Hurricane Irma has already exceeded the claims and losses from the two hurricanes that pummeled Florida last year, the state Office of Insurance Regulation reported Monday.
Hurricane Irma Death Toll Climbs to 34
Hurricane Irma has claimed the lives of 34 people in Florida, a number which has steadily risen in the days after the storm made landfall in the Sunshine State.
Allen West's Brother Running for Congress in Georgia
The brother of one of a former Florida congressman is looking to make a political impact of his own.
Justin Sayfie Joins Ballard’s Washington, D.C. Office
Florida-based government affairs firm Ballard Partners has announced Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner Justin Sayfie will move to Washington, D.C., where the seasoned government affairs strategist will enhance his focus on the federal government at the firm.
Comments are now closed.
Tragic Deaths, Inaccurate Reporting Shouldn’t Tarnish Nursing Home Professionals
Florida’s nursing home industry is populated by hundreds of excellent centers staffed by thousands of dedicated, caring professionals. It’s unfortunate, but inevitable, that they will get painted with the same negative brush when one facility fails to meet the high standards we set for ourselves. It is grossly unfair, however, for that challenge to be exacerbated by misleading news reporting that inaccurately suggests the long term care profession actively blocked reforms that could have saved lives.
Gas Prices Reach Three Year High in Florida After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Florida is facing the highest gas prices it has seen in three years, a new study from AAA finds.
Florida Should Apply STATEWIDE the Key Lessons Hurricane Hermine Taught Us
Labor Day a year ago, Hurricane Hermine ravaged Tallahassee as it swept through the Big Bend part of Florida.
Todd Wilcox: No to Running for Office in 2018 But Will Remain Politically Active
Businessman, former CIA officer and Army veteran Todd Wilcox, who ran for the U.S. Senate in Florida, won’t be running for office in 2018 but that doesn’t mean he’s headed for the political sidelines.









