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The 4th R

April 26, 2017 - 4:15pm

A lot of time and attention in schools is focused on the well-known “Three Rs”: reading, writing and arithmetic. These are considered the foundations of a basic-skills oriented education program and are seen as the areas of core-competency children must master in order to progress in their education and—ultimately—succeed in life. However, there is a 4th “R” that is essential to the foundation of a child’s education and development. An “R” that we often forget or take for granted: Recess.

Florida Democratic Party Hires Sally Boynton Brown as New 'President'

Allison Nielsen

April 26, 2017 - 3:45pm

Sally Boynton Brown, the former executive director of the Idaho Democratic Party is packing her bags and heading to Florida to serve as the Florida Democratic Party’s new president.

DCCC Targets Carlos Curbelo, Brian Mast on Obamacare Repeal

Kevin Derby

April 26, 2017 - 1:15pm

With a Republican push to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama’s federal health-care law gaining steam again on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched an ad campaign against 30 Republicans in the U.S. House including two from the Sunshine State.

Marco Rubio, Chris Coons Want International Airports to Increase Security Against Terrorists

Kevin Derby

April 26, 2017 - 10:45am

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., paired up with U.S. Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., on Tuesday to ensure the U.S. and other nations work together in increasing security in international airports.

Florida Congressional Reps Call for Getting Tougher With Iran

Kevin Derby

April 26, 2017 - 8:45am

Ted Deutch, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Brian Mast

This week, members of the Florida congressional delegation called for tougher actions against the Iranian regime.

Exposing the Tangled Webs of Insurance Networks

Alieta Eck, MD

April 26, 2017 - 6:00am

Nothing could be more confusing than fees charged by hospitals and doctors. There are many reasons why hospitals would like to keep it that way.

Types of Pig

Henry Payne

April 26, 2017 - 2:00am

House Takes Aim at 'Liquor Wall'

Jim Turner News Service of Florida

April 25, 2017 - 8:00pm

A heavily lobbied measure that would remove a Depression-era "wall" separating the sale of liquor and groceries was positioned --- after more than two hours of discussion Tuesday --- for a final House vote as soon as Wednesday.

Florida Among 'Least Addicted' Gambling States, Report Says

Nancy Smith

April 25, 2017 - 7:00pm

Maybe it's the extraordinary variety of entertainment in the Sunshine State, but a new report actually shows Florida has one of the lowest rates in the country for gambling addiction.

Correction on Nancy Smith's Cary Pigman Column

Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 25, 2017 - 3:47pm

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department did no special favors for Rep. Cary Pigman, R-Avon Park, during his March 24 DUI arrest, Sheriff's Information Officer Bryan Beaty said Tuesday.

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