On Pensacola Speaks, I spoke with Miami Herald investigative reporter Kathleen McGrory on her coverage on charter schools. She and Scott Hiaasen worked together in September 2011 on the series “Cashing In…
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Weekend Buzz: State prison in Santa Rosa ranks near top in use of force
The Miami Herald published yesterday an article on Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. It ranks as third in the state prisons for the most use-of-force reports, 2003-2013: 1) Union C.I. 13,105 2) Charlotte…
Miami Herald: Investigation finds former Homestead mayor and his wife scored big
A Miami-Dade jury last month found former Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman guilty on two felony counts of illegal compensation, plus two misdemeanor counts. The case focused on the mayor’s $125-an-hour consulting gig…
Floridians overwhelmingly are concerned about climate change
Marc Caputo of the Miami Herald reports that nearly seven in 10 likely Florida voters are concerned about climate change and nearly 80 percent want limits on carbon pollution from power plants,…
Chief of Staff lied on his resume
One of the bigger stories around the state is the Miami Herald’s report that Gov. Rick Scott’s chief of staff, Adam Hollingsworth, lied about having a college degree from the University of…
Context Florida: Pro-business mayors susceptible to bribery, kickbacks
My latest column for the statewide website Context Florida went live this morning. Here is the intro: Public service was once a noble cause, one that many believed, not too long ago,…
Dave Barry reviews 2012, as only he can do
From Miami Herald: It was a cruel, cruel year — a year that kept raising our hopes, only to squash them flatter than a dead possum on the interstate. Example: This year…
McCollum gets in a few licks, but Scott survives debate
Today’s Spanish-language debate between GOP governor candidates had a few jabs, but no knockout punches. Bill McCollum took a swipe at his opponent Rick Scott’s shady history with Columbia/HCA: “‘Rick, let’s get…
More insanity: Tie teacher’s comp to FCAT
According to the Miami Herald, there is a bill in the Florida Legislature that will tie half of teacher’s compensation to FCAT and final exams. If this passes, expect teachers to only…
Gambling interests in Tallahassee
The Miami Herald is reporting that gambling is back on the table for this legislative session. Once again the state lawmakers will be presented with several options to expand gambling in Florida….
Rubio used GOP credit card for personal use
The Miami Herald and St. Pete Times are reporting that U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio charged grocery bills, repairs to the family minivan and purchases from a wine store less than a…
Sansom resigns
State Rep. Ray Sansom has resigned from his House District 4 seat, according to the Miami Herald. His attorney hand-delivered Sansom’s resignation letter to the Capitol shortly before 8 p.m. Read article….
Pensacola connection to Rubio
The Miami Herald and St. Pete Times are reporting on the race for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate between Gov. Charlie Crist and former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio. They…
More on Borrowers Betrayed
Last week I reported on the blog on the Miami Herald’s special investigation – “Borrowers Betrayed” – that revealed how state regulators had allowed thousands of criminals to become loan originators allowing…
IN Your Head Radio 7.23 backtracks
Today on IN Your Head Radio: Investigations editor for the Miami Herald Michael Sallah will discuss the paper’s investigative piece on how thousands with criminal records work unlicensed as loan originators. (BTW…