August 31, 2017 - 1:30pm
On Aug. 21, Sunshine State News published a guest column by Barney Bishop headlined "A Conservative Democrat Handicaps the Dem Gubernatorial Primary."
Rick Scott Victorious in Death Penalty Legal Battle Against Aramis Ayala
August 31, 2017 - 12:30pm
The Florida Supreme Court handed Gov. Rick Scott a win over Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala on Thursday, officially ruling Scott has the authority to take away Ayala’s death penalty cases.
Backroom Briefing: Special Session a Non-Starter for GOP
August 31, 2017 - 11:00am
Chances remain about zero that Republican leaders will be swayed by calls from the state's Democratic congressional delegation to hold a one-day special session to replace a statue of a Confederate general representing Florida in the U.S. Capitol.
With bills addressing the issue already filed for the 2018 regular legislative session, state Republican leaders gave no indication they will hold a special session after Florida's 11 congressional Democrats signed identical letters Wednesday to Gov. Rick Scott, state House Speaker Richard Corcoran and state Senate President Joe Negron.
Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera Joins Crowded Congressional Race in South Florida
August 31, 2017 - 8:30am
Former Doral City Councilwoman Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera has jumped into the crowded race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., in what is shaping up to be a competitive race in South Florida.
Thanks to Hurricane Harvey, Gas Prices Going Up in Florida on Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2017 - 6:00am
Just in time for the Labor Day weekend, gas prices have reached their highest average of the year due to Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Houston and the western part of the Gulf--and Florida drivers will pay higher prices at the pumps.
Noah's Shelter
August 31, 2017 - 2:00am
Without Official Endorsement, Rick Scott Heaps Praise on Jay Fant Over Enterprise Florida
August 30, 2017 - 9:15pm
State Rep.Jay Fant didn’t officially receive an endorsement from Gov. Rick Scott for his bid to be Florida’s next Attorney General, but the governor didn’t waste time doing anything but praise Fant in Jacksonville Wednesday.
Democrats Say Trump Link May Have Helped Swing St. Pete Mayoral Race
August 30, 2017 - 6:30pm
A virtual tie between St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and challenger Rick Baker in a mayoral primary Tuesday has left Florida Democrats giddy and Republicans groping for ways to rebrand their candidate.
Port Everglades Chief Executive/Port Director Steven Cernak Elected Chairman of Florida Ports Council
Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 30, 2017 - 2:18pm
At the Florida Ports Council annual board meeting Wednesday, Port Everglades Chief Executive/Port Director Steven Cernak was elected chairman. Port Tampa Bay Director Paul Anderson’s term ended as of this meeting. PortMiami Port Director and CEO Juan Kuryla was elected as vice chairman and Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira was elected secretary/treasurer. All positions serve one-year terms.
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Bill Galvano Files Bill to Permanently Expand Bright Futures
August 30, 2017 - 11:30am
Sen. Bill Galvano has filed legislation to permanently expand Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a top priority for Senate President Joe Negron.
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