Attorney General Pam Bondi was ready when Comedy Central reporter Aasif Mandvi approached her after her press conference yesterday. “You supported the TANF drug test bill and I am just wondering if…
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Gov. Scott’s Budget Message
Press Release: After months of traveling the state and listening to teachers, parents, students, small businesses owners and families, Governor Scott today unveiled a budget that reflects the issues and solutions most…
Lock-n-Load Evers and Baby Gaetz get pushback on ethanol repeal
Carrying the “water” for Big Oil can be difficult. It’s definitely not as popular has shilling for the NRA. State Sen. Greg Evers and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz want repeal the state’s…
Garrett Walton named to Connie Mack campaign team
Local developer and attorney Garrett Walton has been named to the finance team for Connie Mack who is running for the GOP nomination to challenge U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D). Here are…
Scott breaks own approval rating record
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is the least popular governor in the country. According Public Policy Polling, his popularity rating has sunk to a new low – 26 percent.His greatest fall has been…
RESTORE Act Fines Could Provide Job Opportunities on Gulf Coast
The RESTORE Act would ensure that 80 percent of the fines from the BP oil spill last year would go to restore the Gulf region. EDF Press Release  — The Clean Water…
Trending video: GOP Race Focuses on Romney and Gingrich
GOP Race Focuses on Romney and Gingrich With the implosion of Herman Cain’s campaign amid accusations of adultery and sexual harassment, the once-crowded 2012 Republican presidential field appears to be narrowing to…
Buzz: And he is coming to Pensacola
We keep hearing that GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is coming to Pensacola. Not sure if it will be in December, but definitely before Jan. primary.
Video: Gingrich says he will be nominee
Jake Tapper interviews presidential candidate as surging polls put him ahead. Source: ABC
Report: America – Not as Broke as You’d Think
By Les Coleman, Florida News Connection.. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The congressional “super-committee” failed to cut more than $1 trillion from the federal deficit. While the debate centered on drastic spending cuts that…
Legislation to Avert Unnecessary Fishing Closures Introduced by Nelson and Rubio
Press Release from the American Sport Fishing Association – With a December 31, deadline looming, support is surging for legislation to ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine…
Raw Video: Perry Confuses Voting Age in N.H.
Speaking at Saint Anselm College on Tuesday, Rick Perry appealed to students who will be at least 21 before Election Day to vote for him. It turns out Perry didn’t know or…