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Sorry, Sen. Negron, It Really Is Septic Tanks

November 3, 2015 - 7:30am

If you knew all along septic tank effluent, not fertilizer in Lake Okeechobee, was the primary estuary polluter in Martin County, go to the head of the class.

House Committee Gives Green Light to New Senate Map

November 2, 2015 - 10:15pm
Jose Oliva

The Florida House of Representatives dived headfirst into redrawing Florida’s 40 Senate districts Monday, with the House Select Committee on Redistricting passing an amended map from committee Chairman Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, on a 9-4 party line vote.

Speedway, Football Stadiums to Play for State Cash

November 2, 2015 - 10:30pm
Daytona International Speedway

Florida's three professional football stadiums and Daytona International Speedway are seeking millions of dollars from the state to help pay for upgrades that in most cases are already underway.

The applications have been filed despite continued opposition from House leaders to such funding.

Applications submitted Monday --- the deadline to file --- were from Buccaneers Football Stadium Limited Partnership for Raymond James Stadium in Tampa and from the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars for EverBank Field.

Ignoring the Obvious

November 3, 2015 - 7:00am

A recent, widely publicized incident in which a policeman was called to a school classroom to deal with a disruptive student has provoked all sorts of comments on whether the policeman used "excessive force." 

Trick or Trick

Is It OK to Be Black in Orlando?

November 2, 2015 - 5:15pm

We have a teachable moment here, folks.  Let’s hope everyone is ready to learn.

Chris Christie Wants to Keep Momentum Going at Sunshine Summit

November 3, 2015 - 7:00am
Chris Christie

With 2016 around the corner, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) will be hosting the Sunshine Summit in Orlando from Nov. 12-Nov. 14 and the stakes will be high. The presidential hopefuls will take most of the spotlight but there’s another important race already taking shape as Rubio has said he will not run for a second Senate term. Florida Republicans Ron DeSantis, David Jolly, Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Todd Wilcox are already off and running and they will be at the Sunshine Summit trying to win support for their Senate bids.

Justin Grabelle Quickly Declares for his Boss Rich Nugent's Seat in Congress

November 2, 2015 - 3:30pm
Justin Grabelle

Hours after he announced that he would not seek a fourth term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent, R-Fla., threw his support behind his former chief of staff Justin Grabelle to replace him. 

A Case of Property Rights: Easements and Utilities

November 2, 2015 - 3:00pm


Recently, there has been discussion of legislation filed during Florida’s 2015 General Session that, at its core, protects property rights, particularly the rights that accompany easement arrangements. Property rights issues like this one can often seem complicated, but protecting them should be a top priority for Floridians.

Rich Nugent Won't Seek Fourth Congressional Term in 2016

November 2, 2015 - 2:30pm
Rich Nugent

U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent, R-Fla., announced on Monday that he would not seek a fourth term in Congress. 

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