The Art of the Dangled Carrot: Trump, DeSantis and Florida’s Vacant Senate Seat

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The Art of the Dangled Carrot: Trump, DeSantis and Florida’s Vacant Senate Seat

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024

Few people have demonstrated an ability to use leverage to make deals more than President-elect Donald Trump. He built his business career around the concept, and he's demonstrated that those skills can be ported to the political world just as easily. And while the...

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Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Progress or a Lucky Break?

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024

Two narratives over the last few days underscore that Florida’s property insurance market is a complex beast, prone to rapid changes and ever-shifting fortunes. On one hand, we have claims that the market is making a significant recovery. On the other hand, Citizen's...

Tampa charities shine on International Volunteer Day, with help from Heritage Insurance

by Brian Burgess | Dec 6, 2024

Corporate and nonprofit partnerships drive lasting impact, highlighting the power of volunteerism beyond a single day. International Volunteer Day brought a renewed wave of generosity to Tampa Bay on Thursday as community members rallied to support families, students,...

Exclusive: Florida lawmakers notch highlights and lowlights on Club for Growth report card

by Brian Burgess | Dec 3, 2024

Top Republicans dominate rankings, but a pair of higher-scoring Democrats and lower-performing GOP lawmakers shake up expectations The Club for Growth Foundation’s 2024 Florida Economic Scorecard has revealed a sharp partisan divide in the state legislature’s approach...

The case for independent CRNA’s: Rural communities depend on them to deliver essential health care services

by Guest Contributor | Nov 21, 2024

William L. SelfIn rural communities across America, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients. This month, as we observe National Rural Health Day on November 21, it is a good time to take a...

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VA’s high rejection rate of Camp Lejeune claims continues: the military’s toxic legacy of water contamination

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The Art of the Dangled Carrot: Trump, DeSantis and Florida’s Vacant Senate Seat

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024

The case for independent CRNA’s: Rural communities depend on them to deliver essential health care services

by Guest Contributor | Nov 21, 2024

Our Veterans Deserve Better Care and Greater Access to Healthcare

by Dr. Laura Molina | Nov 17, 2024

My husband is a combat-wounded veteran. My parents both served as Navy Corpsmen. November is a special month in our household. Governor DeSantis has declared Florida’s Veterans Appreciation Month and, along with the nation’s Veterans Day, provided an opportunity for...

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, with predictable reactions

by Brian Burgess | Nov 14, 2024

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Gaetz will be the most controversial Attorney General since Robert F. Kennedy In true Trumpian style, President-elect Donald Trump has turned the political landscape on its head yet again. His nomination of Florida Congressman Matt...

Florida’s Hurricane Dilemma: Time to Face the True Cost of Paradise

by Don Brown | Nov 3, 2024

As a long-time Florida resident and former State Representative, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of hurricanes on our beautiful state. From Andrew to Michael, these storms have reshaped our landscape, our economy, and our very way of life. Yet, despite...

Small business and local economies need more, not less litigation reform

by Jim Kallinger | Nov 1, 2024

Small businesses are the engine that keeps the Florida economy moving forward. They provide key services to their communities, employ full and part-time employees of almost every age and level of experience, and represent the foundation on which our great state is...

Tallahassee Democrat defends local Democrat leader, ignores extensive criminal driving record

by Brian Burgess | Oct 31, 2024

Felony drug possession, drug possession misdemeanors, multiple failures to appear in court, careless driving, and driving on a suspended license are just a few of the things both Tallahassee Police and the Tallahassee Democrat ignored in their cover up of the Ryan Ray...