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When practiced at its most ideal level, the legislative process should indeed be viewed through the prism of a Great Morality Play.
Tampa Bay Times
Floridians know that, even in an age when constant change is considered the new status quo, some things are and should remain timeless
Tallahassee Democrat
Will Weatherford stood up to protect consumers from the onerous clutches of a government-run insurance company run amok in its own hubris.
Tampa Bay Times
Almost 40 years after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision, lawmakers are still warring over abortion policy.
Orlando Sentinel
Is it really necessary to amend the state Constitution in order to "send a message" that Florida doesn't like Obamacare?
Gainesville Sun
Veteran legislator, political newcomer vying to represent new Florida Senate district.
Treasure Coast Palm
What's worrisome is that Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature may seize on UF's success as an excuse to cut even deeper into state funding.
Lakeland Ledger
We endorse Darren Soto in Senate District 14, Andy Gardiner in District 13, and Geraldine Thompson in District 12.
Orlando Sentinel
You shouldn't need gimmicks to drive voters to the polls in a presidential race, but maybe the Legislature wanted to make sure.
Tampa Tribune
There's an old line that says if you are going to plot to kill the king, you darn sure better pull it off. Otherwise, unpleasantries ensue.
Tampa Bay Times
Residents in an eastern Leon County community are expressing alarm over a neighbor’s attempts to rid his property of pesky squirrels.
Tallahassee Democrat
Rep. Chris Dorworth continues to make headlines for questionable ethics, potential conflicts of interest, foreclosure woes and not paying his bills.
Orlando Sentinel
"I'm listening to other people's arguments," says Wilton Simpson. "That's what leaders do, isn't it?
Tampa Tribune
Don Gaetz won’t be sworn in as president of the Florida Senate until Nov. 20, but he’s already signaling there’s a new sheriff in town.
Panama City News Herald
Lawmakers should join efforts to halt reckless practice.
Miami Herald
Don Gaetz won’t be sworn in as president of the Florida Senate until Nov. 20, but he’s already signaling there’s a new sheriff in town.
Panama City News Herald
This was a judge who disparaged the Legislature’s early-voting changes as “a resolution in search of no problem.”
Palm Beach Post

Letter To The Editor

As a group, these amendments create...

Tampa Bay Times

Recent articles concerning the...

Bradenton Herald

A recent study released by the Office...

Tampa Bay Times

Op Ed

These amendments are some of the most...

Tampa Bay Times

In an effort to preserve the integrity...

Tampa Bay Times

If you haven’t noticed the decline in water quantity and quality in the state, then you probably just haven’t lived here long enough. The recent...

Citrus County Chronicle

We were happy to see the Florida Forever program dwindle...

Daytona Beach News-Journal

The 2012 Legislative Session was very...

The Observer Group


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