Posted in 2016 Election

Tampa Bay Times picks six counties to watch, none in NWFL

The Tampa Bay Times has identified six counties to watch for this year’s presidential race: 1. Pinellas County: “Barack Obama won it by nearly 8…

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

Tampa Bay Times reporter discusses Newpoint Education Partners

Colleen Wright has been investigating Newpoint Education Partners’ charter schools for months. The Pinellas County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday send 90-day termination notices to…

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Posted in Business Education Politics

Pensacola Speaks: Newpoint in Pinellas County, New overtime rules

On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” we will discuss two hot topics – charter schools and new rules for overtime pay. New federal regulations…

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Posted in Business

Tampa Bay Times buys Tampa Tribune

Today, Tampa Tribune subscribers received the Tampa Bay Times at their homes. The Tampa Bay Times announced Tuesday it has bought the rival Tampa Tribune,…

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Posted in Politics

Ethics matter: State land director resigns

Last Friday, State Lands Division Director Kelley Boree resigned. The Tampa Bay Times had investigating a sole-source $500,000 contract awarded to a company founded by…

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Posted in 2016 Election

Florida political insiders favor Jolly and Murphy

The Tampa Bay Times polled 160 of the state’s political insiders to determine the strongest Democratic and Republican candidates for Florida’s U.S. Senate race In…

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Posted in News

Carville says no GOP presidential candidate can win in 2016 without Florida

The Tampa Bay Times covered the speech made by James Carville, Democratic strategist and political advisor to both Bill and Hilary Clinton, at St. Leo…

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Posted in News Politics

New controversy brewing in state capital over FDLE

The Naples News reports that former Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey was forced out of office by Gov. Rick Scott. Why is…

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Posted in State & National News

Crist bans Tampa Bay Times reporter from campaign bus

Politicians and their staffs attacking and “punishing” reporters who are critical is not just a city of Pensacola phenomenon. The Crist campaign has decided not…

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