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Fiorina Generating Buzz for VP

March 30, 2016 - 8:30am

Even while she’s insisting there’s no deal in place, buzz is growing that Carly Fiorina could wind up on the Republican presidential ticket as the running mate, provided Donald Trump isn’t the presidential nominee.

Fiorina won applause for some strong debate performances earlier in the election cycle but she didn’t perform well in the early contests. After pulling 2 percent in Iowa and 4 percent in New Hampshire, Fiorina suspended her presidential bid.

What Now?

Kathleen Parker

March 30, 2016 - 7:00am

So what are we to do? This is a familiar question to opinion writers. Translation: You've told us what's wrong with everything -- and we agree. But, what's the action plan?

Phone Tag

Jeff Stahler

March 30, 2016 - 2:00am

Foul Water Could Force Club Med Out of Port St. Lucie

Nancy Smith

March 30, 2016 - 11:30am

Club Med, the Treasure Coast's only destination resort and a major employer in the region for more than 30 years, is looking at the fouled, brown North Fork of the St. Lucie River and weighing its precarious future in Port St. Lucie.

State Workers Bothered by Bats, Bad Air

Florence Snyder

March 29, 2016 - 10:00pm

In Greek mythology, Ajax is known as the guy who raped the prophetess Cassandra.

In Tallahassee, Ajax is known as the absentee landlord of Northwood Centre, a state office building so sick with mold and bat poop that Gov. Rick Scott took the extraordinary step of cutting off rent payments and relocating 1,500 state employees.

Among the displaced is Department of Business & Professional Regulation Secretary Ken Lawson, whose executive desk was located directly under 10 pounds of bat guano.

Amazon Adds More Jobs to Ruskin Location

Allison Nielsen

March 29, 2016 - 8:00pm

Amazon is expanding part of its Florida operation this month, adding more jobs to its Ruskin location outside of Tampa.

State, Gun-Rights Groups Back 'Docs v. Glocks' Law

Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

March 29, 2016 - 5:45pm

Readying for oral arguments in June, attorneys for the state and Second Amendment groups are urging a full federal appeals court to uphold a 2011 Florida law that would restrict doctors from asking questions and recording information about patients' gun ownership.

Donald Trump Campaign Manager Charged With Battery

Submitted by Anonymous on March 29, 2016 - 3:25pm

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's campaign manager found himself in hot water Tuesday after Florida police charged him with simple battery due to an altercation with a reporter earlier this month.

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Mike Prendergast Leaves FDVA to Run for Citrus County Sheriff

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 29, 2016 - 11:52am

Mike Prendergast announced he was stepping down as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) to run for Citrus County sheriff.

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Scott Proposes Reforms to Enterprise Florida as AFP Calls for Audit

Kevin Derby

March 29, 2016 - 11:30am

Chris Hudson, Rick Scott and David Wilkins

With CEO Bill Johnson announcing he is leaving, Americans for Prosperity’s (AFP) Florida chapter has a simple message for Gov. Rick Scott as he looks to reform Enterprise Florida: audit it.

AFP played a leading role in defeating Scott’s proposal for an additional $250 million annually in additional funding for Enterprise Florida to help lure businesses to the Sunshine State. Despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the Legislature, no additional funding was provided

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