Sen. Mel Martinez to resign, clear path for Crist
TALLAHASSEE (AP) _ Republican Sen. Mel Martinez’s decision Friday to step down 16 months early gave Gov. Charlie Crist the perfect gift: his pick of …
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Editorial: Prepare now for the worst during hurricane season
It is encouraging to hear that federal disaster officials are redoubling efforts to close gaps in this year’s hurricane preparedness plans. Most of us have …
Editorial: America must tackle rising number of hate groups
When Barack Obama broke the presidential color barrier, America gave itself an enlightened pat on the back. Tucked behind in her other fist, though, part …
Florida needs more education, not more prisons
Editor’s note: Below is a reprint of a Dec. 30 editorial in The (Lakeland) Ledger, courtesy of The Associated Press. Although Florida’s overall population is …
Florida open record laws often violated, media finds
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — TaMaryn Waters walked into the Jefferson County School District offices with a simple request: She wanted a copy of the most recent …
DCF Secretary Butterworth to step down
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Bob Butterworth resigned Tuesday as the head of Florida’s historically troubled child protection agency, following a 19-month stint in one of the …