Category: State & National News
Gingrich’s Fly-by
A chilly line of political spectators waited outside an airplane hangar this morning for an opportunity to see GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. Though he…
Blueprint for keeping college affordable
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a comprehensive approach to tackling rising college cost. Here’s his blueprint: Creating New Incentives…
Video: Is the rest of the GOP hurting Gingrich?
Some say Newt Gingrich doesn’t need the support of the rest of the GOP to win his party’s nomination, but is that true? Nancy Cordes…
Mitt’s Pancake Pep Rally
Most of the folks attending this morning’s Mitt Romney rally in Pensacola seemed a lot like Romney. They were polished and sharp and dashing. Flashing…
Buzz: Jon Voight will be here with Romney and McCain
Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight will be here tomorrow with his friend Sen. John McCain for the Mitt Romney rally at The Fish House. Though…
Santorum, Paul have little chance in Florida
Papers across the state are reporting that GOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Ron Paul are pulling back on their efforts in Florida. Both will…
Video: Special Forces rescue hostages inside Somalia
U.S. Navy SEALs carried out a daring nighttime raid inside Somalia to rescue two hostages from pirates. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports….
State of the Union Address
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home…
Video: Obama uses State of the Union to call for economic equality
U.S. President Obama framed an election-year State of the Union address in starkly populist terms by calling for sweeping tax reforms. Rough Cut (no reporter…
Just in time for GOP Presidential Primary
Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed January 22 – 28, 2012 as “Hazardous Materials Awareness Week†in Florida. Joining Governor Scott in commemorating the educational week…
Video: Gingrich says Establishment “right to be worried”
Fresh from his South Carolina primary victory, Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says “Establishment” should fear his nomination. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Undeterred by the Gingrich’s victory,…
Florida and Pensacola Unemployment rates continue to drop
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December 2011 was 9.9 percent, the lowest since April 2009 when the rate was 9.7 percent. This represented 913,000…
