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John Morgan’s political ringmaster ruse and why he’s unlikely to take center stage

John Morgan’s political ringmaster ruse and why he’s unlikely to take center stage

by Brian Burgess | Jan 7, 2024

In the high-stakes courtroom of Florida politics, the Sunshine State’s most famous superlawyer, John Morgan, is once again posturing as if giving serious thought to the idea of running for political office. With an ego at least as big as his waistline, Morgan...
From sports betting to car insurance, here are the big stories that will dominate headlines in 2024

From sports betting to car insurance, here are the big stories that will dominate headlines in 2024

by Brian Burgess | Dec 28, 2023

From legalizing marijuana in Florida to deciding the political fates of Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, we bring you a handful of the big stories likely to dominate throughout the new year. As Florida braces for 2024, we take a look at several key issues we...
Not quite the 2023 News Story of the Year: DeSantis presidential run; Property insurance; Reedy Creek saga

Not quite the 2023 News Story of the Year: DeSantis presidential run; Property insurance; Reedy Creek saga

by Brian Burgess | Dec 26, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign dominated Florida’s political landscape, influencing state and national politics. Florida’s property insurance crisis escalated, affecting homeowners and sparking legislative debates. The state’s...
Gainesville utility takeover case results in another court win for DeSantis

Gainesville utility takeover case results in another court win for DeSantis

by Brian Burgess | Dec 22, 2023

A federal judge dismissed claims against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a lawsuit challenging the overhaul of Gainesville’s municipal utility. The lawsuit, filed by Gainesville Residents United, claimed the new law violated speech rights. But the law’s...
Florida’s state-run child abuse hotline logs hour-long wait times, half of all callers give up

Florida’s state-run child abuse hotline logs hour-long wait times, half of all callers give up

by Brian Burgess | Dec 17, 2023

Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) is in the hot seat after the agency’s child abuse hotline logged wait times of nearly an hour, prompting nearly half of all callers to abandon their attempts to report abuse. Nearly 53 percent of all callers to...
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