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Florida Legislature
The audacity endemic in the Legislature came into focus this session as lawmakers again infringed on home rule while decrying federal mandates.
Bradenton HeraldA bill passed by the House would hurt Florida's economy as much as its natural resources, and if the Senate votes for it Gov. Scott should veto it.
Tampa Bay TimesElection Law changes and a pension overhaul remain works in progress — with the pension bill most in doubt.
Lakeland LedgerCongress
Is it reasonable, constitutional and in the public's interest to require Americans who buy guns to undergo a background check?
Lakeland LedgerPublic Safety
Is it reasonable, constitutional and in the public's interest to require Americans who buy guns to undergo a background check?
Lakeland LedgerEnvironment
The city announced that a new segment of Riverwalk running under Kennedy Boulevard should be in place by late next year.
Tampa TribuneA bill passed by the House would hurt Florida's economy as much as its natural resources, and if the Senate votes for it Gov. Scott should veto it.
Tampa Bay TimesLocal Government
The city announced that a new segment of Riverwalk running under Kennedy Boulevard should be in place by late next year.
Tampa TribuneManatee School District is far short of the $6.7 million needed to meet the state mandate of at least a 2.2 percent fund balance.
Bradenton HeraldCulture
Treyvon Thomas, a senior at Booker High School, has excelled in the arts and academics despite the lack of a stable family life or a permanent home.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneScheduled for Feb. 1, The Great Bull Run will take place at the Little Everglades Ranch
Tampa Bay TimesEconomy
Spark Growth: Riverwalk 2013 is designed to boost the region's technology community and spur economic development.
Bradenton HeraldK-12 Education
Manatee School District is far short of the $6.7 million needed to meet the state mandate of at least a 2.2 percent fund balance.
Bradenton HeraldTwo area schools you don’t hear much about were in the news this week for different reasons, but I believe there is a connection.
Tampa TribuneWar/Veterans
There’s no shortage of money and manpower to fulfill the country’s moral obligation to care for its injured military veterans.
Tampa TribuneBusiness
Convergent Capital Partners and the Liberty Group have submitted a joint bid to the Tampa Port Authority to become Channelside’s operators.
Tampa TribuneTransportation
The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a "public kickoff meeting" to update the status of the Cortez Bridge.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Letter To The Editor
Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...
Hernando Today
Op Ed
