August 5, 2015 - 2:00am
Florida Bar Faces Controversy over Out-of-State Lawyers
August 4, 2015 - 6:30pm
In his first speech as president of The Florida Bar a little more than a month ago, Ramon Abadin urged his colleagues to "go far and do big things."
Six weeks later, Abadin is at the center of a controversy over a proposal that would allow out-of-state lawyers to practice in Florida without taking the state's Bar exam, considered to be one of the nation's most rigorous.
Opponents of the plan have accused Abadin of pushing the idea, the result of a two-year study that is part of the "Vision 2016" agenda launched in 2013 by then-Florida Bar President Eugene Pettis.
It's Donald Trump's Ego Republicans Should Fear
August 4, 2015 - 8:00pm
Republicans shouldn't worry about the longevity of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's popularity. There won't be any.
It's the longevity of his ego that's the real problem.
Stay with me for a minute.
Trump is loving his front-runner status. Loving his boast of greater riches than Forbes gives him credit for. Loving the raspberries he blows in the faces of legitimate presidential candidates.
Florida GOP Congressional Reps Want to Ban Import of Lionfish
August 4, 2015 - 4:30pm
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Curt Clawson, R-Fla., showcased a legislative proposal to ban the import of lionfish which are invading Florida waters.
Noting lionfish can decimate the native sportfish population -- eating up to 40 juvenile natives a day -- and lay 2 million eggs and have no predators in the Western Hemisphere, Clawson called for banning the import of all 11 species of lionfish in his bill.
Validation Process for Florida Standards Assessment Trucks Into Final Month
August 4, 2015 - 2:15pm
The validation for Florida’s new and controversial Florida Standards Assessment test is still chugging right along.
Special Session Throws Off RPOF Sunshine Summit, Rescheduled for November
Submitted by Anonymous on August 4, 2015 - 1:57pm
The special sessions dominating the Florida Legislature this year have thrown a wrench into the Republican Party of Florida's original plan to hold a presidential summit in Orlando during the month of October.
The event, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 23-24, has now been rescheduled to Nov. 12-13 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.
The rescheduling comes after the announcement that the Florida Legislature will meet in Tallahassee for a special legislative session from Oct. 19-Nov. 6 to hammer out the redrawing of Senate districts.
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Rick Scott Set to be a GOP Kingmaker Come 2016
August 4, 2015 - 1:15pm
Gov. Rick Scott tipped a few of his cards on Tuesday as the crowded field of Republican presidential candidates gets ready for their first debate on Thursday. Scott didn’t offer an endorsement on Tuesday but he did offer some insights on who he might eventually back.
Dick Cheney to Speak at RPOF Dinner Event
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 4, 2015 - 12:48pm
The crowded field of Republican presidential candidates and Vice President Dick Cheney will be headed to Orlando in November as the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) gets ready for next year’s presidential election.
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Rick Scott Will Back 2016 Candidate With 'Best Plan' for the Economy
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 4, 2015 - 8:37am
Gov. Rick Scott released a statement on Tuesday morning regarding his plans about endorsing a Republican presidential candidate in 2016. Scott held off on endorsing anyone on Tuesday and insisted he would back whichever candidate has the best economic plan.
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Rick Scott Showcases Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 4, 2015 - 8:03am
At an event in West Palm Beach with the Office Depot Foundation to provide parents with free school supplies, Gov. Rick Scott showcased the 10-day back-to-school sales tax holiday which starts on Friday.
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