Reconsideration alert: Connie Mack to enter US Senate race
Florida Congressman Connie Mack is planning to enter the Republican race for U.S. Senate, adding a big name to a contest that has lacked drama for months. "Connie Mack is running for the U.S. Senate....
View ArticleBuilding the biggest casino in the world? That's the point
Can Miami handle the biggest casino in the world? That was the question raised Wednesday as local leaders pored over a bill designed to bring three large casino resorts to South Florida, including one...
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Flier in Miami commission race highlights dispute over gay-rights group's...
A new attack flier in the down-and-dirty race for Miami Commission District 2 goes after candidate Kate Callahan, saying a gay-rights group linked to one of her campaign consultants improperly endorsed...
View ArticleRick Perry picks South Florida campaign chairs
Rick Perry's campaign put out a list Thursday of its South Florida presidential campaign chairs. The picks include Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos...
View ArticleThe George LeMieux, Jim Greer he-said he-said over $150k contract
If you read this blog, you know many of these facts in dribs and drabs. But Adam C. Smith puts them together well: It had never been clear what George LeMieux did to earn $150,000 for consulting...
View Article"Life has gotten better" since Florida banned dwarf-tossing, says reader born...
We've heard from a few readers in response to our story about Rep. Ritch Workman's difficult push to repeal several state laws, including Florida's 22-year ban on dwarf-tossing in bars. Bob Whittemore,...
View ArticleJulio Robaina taking sides in Hialeah races
Former Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina — who has largely stayed out of the limelight since losing his bid for Miami-Dade County mayor earlier this year to Carlos Gimenez — returned to the airwaves last...
View ArticleInsurance group's four-point plan for fixing PIP
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is recommending four fixes to the state’s no-fault auto insurance system. The recommendations – more time to investigate suspicious claims, capping...
View ArticlePolitiFact checks Rep. Waldman's claim about packing heat
In the old days, before Oct. 1, 2011, when folks headed to the beach or a park in some Florida cities, local laws forbade them from strapping a gun to their bathing suit or bringing it along in the...
View ArticleWelcome to the Senate race, Connie Mack, now eat some fists
If you didn't think U.S. Rep. Connie Mack was a potential frontrunner, just look at the welcome mat of press statements from his fellow Republican Senate candidates Adam Hasner, George LeMieux and Mike...
View ArticlePolitiFact Florida puts U.S. Rep. Connie Mack news through the Flip-O-Meter
On whether U.S. Rep. Connie Mack would run for U.S. Senate in 2012: "The time is not right for me," Mack said. "You have to put family and friends above political ambitions, and that is what I have...
View ArticlePolitiFact Florida: Gov. Scott says I-95 toll roads improved rush hour speeds...
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a big fan of interviews from friendly talk radio stations, used an Oct. 10, 2011, chat with a Daytona Beach host to discuss prudent investments for the state amid another big...
View ArticleGambling expert: Cuba will have casinos in 10 years
Just as China's Macao exploded with casinos when monopoly control of gaming ended in 2002, so too will gaming explode in communist Cuba after the death of Castro, predicts gambling law expert Nelson I....
View ArticleTeam Scott pushes back on tax incentives for businesses
One of Gov. Rick Scott's top economic development officers this morning refused to characterize the state's tax incentive programs that data shows are creating just one of every three jobs that...
View ArticleProposal to ban abortion will return for 2012 session, state rep says
Republican Rep. Charles Van Zant will introduce his twice-failed "Florida for Life Act" during the 2012 legislative session, a proposal that bans abortion in nearly every circumstance. The bill returns...
View ArticleCourt rejects state's request to expedite voting law challenge
A panel of federal judges today rejected a request by Gov. Rick Scott and Secretary of State Kurt Browning to expedite a ruling on the lawsuit challenging the state's changes to its voting laws....
View ArticleJudges, clerks recommend solutions for funding problems
A workgroup of a dozen county clerks and judges published recommendations on Friday for stabilizing unreliable revenue sources for the courts and clerks systems. One not very new idea for the courts:...
View ArticleCounty officials criticize casino plan for failing to protect local jobs
An array of opponents, from South Florida to the state capital, has lined up swiftly in response to proposed legislation to bring gigantic “destination resort” casinos to South Florida, despite...
View ArticleCasino magnates & analysts offer conflicting views of Miami's casino potential
Casino magnates Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn disagree on at least one thing: Miami’s potential to emerge as a Las Vegas East. The two CEOs famous for outlandish Vegas hotels and oversized...
View ArticleNew York gives warm welcome to Genting with revival of Aqueduct racetrack
NEW YORK -- What’s that old stereotype about New Yorkers being a rude bunch to outsiders? That may or may not be true when it comes to your average tourist, but these days it’s certainly false if...
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