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Happy Father’s Day from FPFT

June 16, 2013 florida politics, john mica, marco rubio, orlando community events, orlando politics, teresa jacobs No comments

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there, and the Moms who have to be both parents at times. Here are some Happy Father’s Day Greetings from our Florida Lawmakers.

Here is a video from Florida Senator Marco Rubio

Here is a graphic from Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs:

Jacobs Father's Day

Congressman John Mica sent out this statement

” I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our fathers a very happy and special Father’s Day. As I think you would agree, the importance of fatherhood should not be overlooked.

This week, I wrote the following article on the important role fathers play in American families. I wanted to share this piece with you as we work together to ensure a promising future for our children.”

Have a terrific Father’s Day!

Saturday Social Media Political Round-Up in Florida 6-8-13

June 8, 2013 daniel webster, joe saunders, john mica, orlando community events, orlando media, orlando politics, pete clarke, teresa jacobs No comments

Here is the best Social Media offerings from out lawmakers in Central Florida this week.

We began with a funny photo from Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke. Here we have Clarke shopping for a pair of high heels to participate in the “Walk a Mile in her shoes” charity walk for Domestic Abuse prevention. Lawmakers from all over the area will put on heels for a good cause, and walk right down Orange Ave. You can read more about this terrific event HERE Clarke posted the photo on FB

Clarke Heels

Here we have Congressman John Mica and State Representative Joe Saunders in a Bi-Partisan Cake Cutting at Tastefully Goldenrods 25th Anniversary. This was posted on Saunders’ FB.

Mica Sauners Cake Cutting

Mayor Teresa Jacobs to took FB to post photos from a ceremony honoring a fallen Orange County Deputy. Here is the caption from the photo below: “Hundreds of friends, family and members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office gathered to honor Deputy Brandon Coates, a dedicated husband, disciplined public servant and seasoned military veteran who lost his life in the line of duty in December 2010. Coates bravely served two overseas tours of duty in the Marines before joining the Sheriff’s Office, where he was a deputy for nearly five years. Brandon is a true hometown hero and his service to our community and our country will never be forgotten. His name is now a permanent fixture in Orange County’s Avalon Park community.”

Jacobs Coates

Finally, we have Congressman Daniel Webster picking up the hammer, and doing some work with Americorp and Habitat for Humanity. Here is a pic posted on FB of the Representative.

Daniel Webster Hammering

Social Media Sunday Round-Up in Central Florida Politics 6-2-13

June 2, 2013 2014 elections, bill nelson, corrine brown, daniel webster, florida bills, florida house, florida politics, governor rick scott, john mica, marco rubio, orlando media, orlando politics, ron desantis, Uncategorized No comments

Normally, this is a Saturday afternoon piece but life got in the way and it’s going down on Sunday. Here we go.

Florida Governor Rick Scott took to Facebook to push his decision to Veto the tuition hikes this year. He continues his education march in an effort to win over some of his critics.

Rick Scott Tuition

Florida Senator Bill Nelson penned an Op-Ed piece in the Tampa Tribune criticizing that State Legislature and their refusal to expand Medicaid. This is a huge indicator that he’s giving serious thought to challenge Scott in 2014.

Florida’s Junior Senator, Marco Rubio pushed out this Youtube video answering Constituent mail.

Congressman Daniel Webster chose to spread Hurricane awareness on FB. The always stressful season began this weekend.

Webster Hurricane Prep

Congresswoman Corrine Brown chose to publish a partisan jab at House Speaker John Boehner on her FB page.

Brown Boehner Graphic

Congressman John Mica published this photo taken with Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs during a modeling and simulation meeting on his FB page.

John Mica Teresa Jacobs

Finally, there is Congressman Ron Desantis who took time to speak to the 7th graders of Alice B. Landrum middle school in Ponte Vedra. I don’t remember one time a member of Congress spoke to my class during my time in school!

Desantis landrum middle

Florida Political Social Media Saturday Round-Up 5/24/13

May 26, 2013 2012 elections, alan grayson, daniel webster, florida house, governor rick scott, joe saunders, john mica, linda stewart florida house, marco rubio, orlando politics No comments

Here is the best in Social Media from your Florida Lawmakers:

Florida Governor Rick Scott had a FB graphic to illustrate what this year’s budget included.

Rick Scott Florida Families

Florida Senator Marco Rubio continues to push the “Gang of 8″ sweeping immigration policy. Here is one of his radio interviews that the Senator posted on FB.

In what was a tame week for the normally outspoken Congressman from Osceola County, Alan Grayson only had this FB post on the Keystone Pipeline.

grayson keystone

On a fun note, Congressman John Mica took this picture with some “Trekkies”

John Mica Trekkies

Here is a FB post from Congressman Daniel Webster about Smarter Solutions for Students

Webster smarter solutions

State Representative Linda Stewart took timeout to meet with some of the area Firefighters. This was posted on her FB page.

Linda Stewart Firefighters

State Representative Joe Saunders visited Castle Creek Elementary School and spoke with Teachers and Students.

Joe Saunders Castle Creek

We’ll do it all again next weekend.

Social Media Saturday Round-Up from Florida Politics 5/18/13

May 18, 2013 alan grayson, barack obama, bill nelson, daniel webster, florida politics, funny politics, governor rick scott, john mica, marco rubio, ron desantis No comments

Here is the best Social Media from your Central Florida Lawmakers.

Florida Governor Rick Scott: The Governor took this video to Both Twitter and Facebook yesterday to celebrate the state’s dropping unemployment numbers.

Senator Bill Nelson: Pushed this video. It’s good information but pretty dull.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio: was cheering on his hometown Miami Heat. As a Chicago Bulls fan, I respectfully disagree with every tweet posted below.

Rubio Miami Heat Tweets

Congressman John Mica: Posted this photo with a World War II Veteran visiting him.

John Mica Vets

Congressman Alan Grayson: Doing what he does.

Alan Grayson FB Treachery

Congressman Daniel Webster: Voted once again against The President’s Healthcare plan or “Obamacare”

Daniel Webster Obamacare

Congressman Ron Desantis: Also posted his thoughts on the Health Care Vote

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Monday Morning Political Headlines: Florida Teachers will get their pay raises

April 29, 2013 2014 elections, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando politics, state legislature, teresa jacobs No comments

Happy Monday.

Especially if you’re a Florida School Teacher.

The State Legislature agreed to terms to deliver the much hyped pay raise to Florida teachers. These raises were Governor Scott’s top priority and after a short period where the plan appeared in jeopardy, the announcements were made late last night. It’s a merit based system that can range from 2,500 to 3,500 depending on the teacher’s performance.

It’s going to be an exciting race to the finish as the State Legislative session in Tallahassee ends this week.

These are your Monday Morning Political Headlines:

WESH 2: (Double Play!)

Fla. legislators approve plan for teacher raises

Orange County mayor visits Rufus at shelter

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Fla. legislators approve plan for teacher raises

WKMG Local 6: Florida lawmakers approve teacher raises

Orlando Sentinel: Soccer team faces tough match in quest for new stadium

CF News 13: Lawyer: County mayor’s visit with Rufus the beagle unfair

WOFL FOX 35: Florida congressman: Giving budget autonomy to DC is like giving it to his children

Teachers will get merit based pay raises in 2014

Teachers will get merit based pay raises in 2014

Rick Scott, John Mica fight Airport Delays, Jacobs files for Re-election, Clinton at UCF Friday – WIR

April 29, 2013 2014 elections, barack obama, buddy dyer, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida senate, governor rick scott, hilary clinton, orange county commission, orlando politics, orlando venues, sequestration, state legislature, ted edwards, teresa jacobs, val demings No comments

Busy Week brings us to “Week in Review and the big show covers a lot of ground tonight.

We break down Governor Rick Scott and Congressman John Mica’s fight to resolve flight delays caused by Air Traffic Control furloughs caused by sequestration.

The Orlando Magic unveiled plans to build a 100 million dollar entertainment complex downtown. It will be in the general area across the way from the Amway Center.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs filed for re-election. We look at her possible opponents.

Jacobs also visited Rufus the Beagle. Rufus bit his owners young son when the boy rushed him while eating. No one wants the dog destroyed but it might not be up to the owners or even the Mayor. The community has rallied behind the 1 year old pet.

Former President Bill Clinton will be speaking at UCF. The popular ex- Commander in Chief will be giving the commencement speech on Friday.

We also give a quick rundown over what’s left as we enter into the final week of legislative session in Tallahassee. There is so much to do and not enough time. There will be some angry lawmakers driving away from the capitol at the end of the week.

This is your Week in Review.

Mica on Airport Delays “If Ronald Reagan were President, we would not be in this mess”

April 26, 2013 florida politics, governor rick scott, john mica, sequestration No comments

At 70 years old John Mica can still throw down on in the House of Representatives.

The long time Winter Park Congressman took to the podium on Capitol Hill today to blast the Obama administration on it’s handling of the Air Traffic Controller furloughs brought on by the sequestration cuts that took effect at the beginning of the year.

Mica and Florida Governor Rick Scott have been very vocal about the furloughs that are causing hundreds of departures and arrivals, in and out of the state of Florida which could hurt tourism here in the Sunshine state.

“If Ronald Reagan were President, we would not be in this mess” Mica said during his floor time on the subject.

You can watch his one minute statement below (For you Michele Bachmann fans, the tea party Congresswoman and former Presidential candidate has a cameo while Mica is being announced.)

This isn’t the first time Mica has identified under staffing during operational delays. He also identified that construction on the new VA Hospital in Orlando was short several hundred workers last year.

Congress to move on Airport Delays, Immediate relief to be felt in Florida

April 26, 2013 barack obama, florida politics, governor rick scott, john mica, sequestration One comment

Late yesterday evening, the Senate approved a bill to end budget cuts caused by the sequester that caused massive airport delays all over the country.

The bill will fund the fiscal shortfall that put thousands of air traffic controllers on furlough, this resulted in slower turnovers of departures and arrivals at all of the country’s major air traffic hubs.

Florida Governor Rick Scott and local Congressman and former House Transportation Chairman John Mica anticipated this and the possible damage it could do to the states thriving tourism industry. You can read about that HERE.

The bill is expected to be passed by the House today and sent to President Obama for signature.

The sequester is still in effect and could potentially have other side effects to necessary services like this one. It was put in place as a “trigger” during the debt ceiling negotiations of 2011 to compel Republicans and Democrats to find a mutual solution to generating revenue and addressing the deficit.

They still haven’t reached a permanent solution and with other issues like immigration and gun control controlling the dialogue on Capitol Hill right now, it’s unknown when one will be found.

After it's signed, the bill will put air traffic controllers back to work and reduce lines like this one at airports

After it’s signed, the bill will put air traffic controllers back to work and reduce lines like this one at airports

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Video – Rick Scott, John Mica on Sequestration Travel woes, OC Mayor Teresa Jacobs files for Re-election

April 24, 2013 2014 elections, daniel webster, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, governor rick scott, john mica, orange county commission, orlando politics, sequestration, state legislature, stephen precourt, ted edwards, teresa jacobs, val demings No comments

Today, we’ve got lawmakers making noise on all levels.

Florida Governor Rick Scott and Congressman John Mica took to the media over the last 24 hours to discuss the sequestration furloughs that have Air Traffic Controllers out of the tower and tourists on the ground. The delays are affecting thousands of visitors to the Sunshine State.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs officially filed for Re-election today. We break down her chances and potential challengers.

This is your daily wrap for Tuesday, April 23rd 2013.

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