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Wednesday Morning Political Headlines: Rubio takes hit in Approval Numbers

June 19, 2013 2016 elections, florida politics, hilary clinton, immigration, marco rubio, orlando media, orlando politics No comments
Rubio Staredown

Halfway through the week, here we go!

Yesterday, when we did Political Stocks, we had Florida Senator Marco Rubio‘s stock dropping. This morning new polls revealed that the “Chip in the Armor” may indeed be a crack.

The poll numbers cite an unpopular Immigration plan as the source of Rubio’s recent fall in popularity. He’s getting tagged by his own people and that’s where the falling numbers are coming from. Conservative hard-liners are winning the battle of public opinion and it has the Senator in a very difficult position. Rubio’s approval rating is at 51% and in hypothetical match-ups, he loses to Hilary Clinton in 2106, which is why he’s taken this risk with Conservatives to began with.

That story leads your Wednesday Morning Political Headlines:

WKMG Local 6: Poll: Sen. Marco Rubio takes hit on immigration

WESH 2: Poll: Rubio gets negative marks on immigration

CF News 13: Poll: Rubio gets negative marks on immigration

Orlando Sentinel:Poll: Florida voters don’t approve of Rubio on immigration; Clinton leads him in 2016

WOFL FOX 35: $4M for SunRail upgrades around Orlando Amtrak Station

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Ordinance could allow chickens in Orange County, but with restrictions

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Scott’s Approval Up, Urban Chickens Return

June 18, 2013 2014 elections, florida politics, governor rick scott, orange county commission, orlando city commission, orlando community events, orlando media, orlando politics One comment
Alan Grayson

Tuesday Morning brings a diverse spread of political issues.

Florida Governor Rick Scott has finally seen his approval numbers rise into the 40′s. Quinnipiac has the Governor at 43%, easily his highest poll numbers in over a year. This rise could be credited towards Scott’s rush to the middle this year with a strong push for education and the slowly recovering economy.

Urban Chickens are back! The popular initiative that would allow residents of the area to own chickens will now be heard on the county level.

These stories lead your Tuesday Morning Political Headlines.

Orlando Sentinel: Triple Play!!!

(Video) Poll: Rick Scott gains steam after session wins

Orange County may allow backyard chickens, following Orlando’s lead
Questions shroud Orlando Soccer Stadium pitch

WESH 2: Will Orange County allow backyard chickens?

CF News 13: Gov. Rick Scott’s job approval up to 43 percent

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Text-tracking system to make Orange County text messages and emails public

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers

WKMG Local 6: (CNN) Christie to ‘probably’ make White House decision in 2015

Saturday Morning Political Headlines: Scott blocks Orange County Sick Time Initiative, Jacobs gives State of the County

June 15, 2013 2014 elections, florida legislative session, florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando media, orlando politics, state legislature, teresa jacobs, Uncategorized No comments
Rick Scott RNC delay

An usually busy Saturday Morning.

Yesterday, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law bill nullifining the Orange County Sick time initiative. An initiative that would have made it mandatory for employers to give workers paid time off after a certain amount of hours have been worked but could not hold workers accountable if they hadn’t earned the hours. It would have been a nightmare for businesses to monitor abuse of the policy and it would have resulted in frivolous lawsuits and hindered job growth.

The initiative was slammed by business owners and widely recognized as a move a political move to flip seats on the County Commission in 2014 elections.

Speaking of the County, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs also gave the “State of the County Address” which was held at “Full Sail Live”. The speech itself was pretty ordinary and featured several high quality production videos. When the full speech is available we’ll post it here.

These stories lead your Saturday Morning Political Headlines:

WESH 2: (Video) Scott effectively blocks Orange County sick pay vote

WKMG Local 6: Mayor Jacobs gives State of Orange County address

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Foreclosure bill could fast-track process

CF News 13: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill banning local sick time rules

WOFL FOX 35: Feds search suspected Longwood pill mill

Orlando Sentinel: Orange County Mayor Gives State of the County of Address

Wednesday Morning Political Headlines: Sentinel Op-Ed, No to Orange County Sick Time Push

June 12, 2013 florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando media, orlando politics, orlando venues, state legislature No comments
The Orange County Sick Time Measure failed to make the ballot

It’s a very busy morning! Let’s not waste anytime.

We lead off with the Hometown Newspaper and the Orlando Sentinel Op-Ed board has recommended that Florida Governor Rick Scott sign the bill that would nullify the Orange County Sick Time Initiative that would make it mandatory for employers to provide sick time for workers.

The bill is a Wolf in Sheep’s clothing with too little restrictions that could hurt hiring, lead to frivolous lawsuits, and cause businesses to shift to Seminole or Osceola Counties.

We’ve also got a top candidate to be the next Lieutenant Governor, right here in Orange County. Democrat and School Superintendent Barbara Jenkins has been rumored to be under consideration. I’ve got a separate piece coming on this.

There is also another column suggesting the Orlando City use the Citrus Bowl for an MLS push. Something many local leaders and influencers have suggested in the past.

This Sentinel Triple-Play leads off your Wednesday morning political headlines. It’s going to be a busy day.

Orlando Sentinel: Triple Play!!!

Governor Scott should sign bill prohibited benefit mandates

Orange County School Superintendent Barbara Jenkins being considered

Scott Maxwell: Orlando Soccer Team and Taxpayers could win by putting MLS Team in Citrus Bowl

WFTV Eyewitness News 9: Marion County Schools trying to avoid laying off more than 200 employees

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Attention turns to vote-counting on immigration

WESH 2: (CNN) Google says it ‘has nothing to hide’ about government snooping

CF News 13: Commissioners vote not to renew Bunnell city manager’s contract

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Dreamers and Demolishers

June 11, 2013 florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando media, orlando politics No comments
Capen home Winter Park

Tuesday morning brings a diverse spread of political issues.

Leading off we’ve got a report of further blowback from Governor Rick Scott‘s decision to veto a bill that would let the children of undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses with a state form. These public protests are symbolic. DMV officials are on record as saying that the veto won’t change anything and that those “Dreamer” applicants can still get their licenses with pre-existing regulations.

We’ve also got the controversial Capen home which was scheduled to be destroyed in Winter Park. It seems that there could be some hope to save the historic building.

Those stories lead your Tuesday Morning Political Headlines.

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (Video) Local ‘dreamers’ voice opposition to Gov. Scott immigration law veto

Orlando Sentinel: Owners of Winter Park’s historic Capen House delay demolition, consider move

WESH 2: Want historic Winter Park home? Pay to move it

CF News 13: POLITIFACT: Crist breaks pledge two weeks after signing it?

WKMG Local 6: (CNN) NSA leak journalist: More revelations to come

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Boehner: Congress can do immigration this year

Thursday Morning Political Headlines: Tropical Storm Andrea

June 6, 2013 orlando community events, orlando media No comments
tropical storm andrea

We’re going to take a break from Political Coverage to keep an eye on Tropical Storm Andrea today.

Check back later this evening for any breaking political news.

WESH 2: Tornadoes possible as Tropical Storm Andrea approaches Fla.

WKMG Local 6:Tropical Storm Andrea churns in Gulf of Mexico

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Tornado watches issued across central Fla. as T.S. Andrea bears down on coast

CF News 13:Tropical Storm Andrea strengthens, moving fast

WOFL FOX 35:Tropical Storm Andrea to bring flooding, high winds to Central Florida

Orlando Sentinel: Hurricane Headquarters: Tropical Storm Andrea

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Extending Downtown Orlando Drinking Hours and Medina’s

June 4, 2013 buddy dyer, orlando city commission, orlando media, orlando politics, orlando venues, political events No comments

Strong Content for you this Tuesday Morning.

It looks like our next big political debate in the City Beautiful will be another municipal issue.

The debate over extending drinking hours in Downtown Orlando was the big story yesterday, with almost every news outlet in town picking it up. There are questions over whether clubs and bars downtown should be 21 and over only, to cut down on incidents of underage drinking and violence. There are also concepts that have bars staying up later and being allowed to serve alcohol until 3am.

This story along with some great articles about Medina’s Grocery, that closed it’s doors after 43 years, leads your Tuesday Morning Political Headlines.

WKMG Local 6: Video Double Play!

(Video) Orlando ordinance could change downtown bar scene

(Video) Landmark Business in Orlando Closes it’s doors for good.

Orlando Sentinel: Double Play!

(Video) Orlando commissioners not sold on later bar hours

Orlando honors Medinas for 43 years of service

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Orlando looks at later bar hours, keeping teens out of some clubs

WESH 2: Changes to downtown bar hours get lukewarm reception

WOFL FOX 35: (Video) Human Trafficking Task Force Set Up in Orange County

CF News 13: Orlando Considering Extending Bar Hours

The debate over extending downtown drinking hours kicked into high gear yesterday

The debate over extending downtown drinking hours kicked into high gear yesterday

Friday Morning Political Headlines: Jacobs wants to Speed up Soccer Stadium Plans

May 31, 2013 buddy dyer, florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando media, orlando politics, orlando venues, teresa jacobs No comments
The Orlando City Soccer Club met with Mayor Teresa Jacobs on Monday

TGIF!

No long weekend this time around but, it’s Summer in Florida, much to do.

It’s felt like the Teresa Jacobs times the last 48 hours but the main headlines this morning continue to put her on in the spotlight. The Orange County Mayor has said she wants to expedite her work with the Orlando City Soccer Franchise and their bid to be awarded an MLS franchise. This puts her on the same page as her municipal counter part, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who’s actually been traveling the country looking at other stadiums and lobbying lawmakers for revenue.

Jacobs just kicked-off her campaign last night (notes here) and will give her State of the County in two weeks. Expect some more info on this at that time.

That story leads your Friday morning political Headlines. Have a great weekend!

Orlando Sentinel: Mayor Jacobs offers ‘fast track’ for soccer stadium

WESH 2: Report: Orange County mayor ‘fast-tracking’ soccer stadium plans

WKMG Local 6: (VIDEO) Orange County students react to new cyberbullying bill

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Orlando hopes incentives will bring businesses, workers downtown

WOFL FOX 35: (Video) School district apologizes after students’ irises scanned

CF News 13: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill banning EBT card use at casinos

Wednesday Morning Political Headlines: Lt. Governor Pick Coming Soon?

May 29, 2013 allen west, florida politics, governor rick scott No comments
Rick Scott open collar

Long weekends often bring their good friend, Short Work Week and that’s where we are as we look at our headlines.

When are we getting a new Lieutenant Governor? It’s been months since former Lt. Gov Jennifer Carroll stepped down, due to connections to an illegal internet cafe operation, and Governor Rick Scott said a replacement would be coming after session, which was weeks ago.

We’ve heard rumors, the biggest being former Congressman Allen West but no movement on the issue. Can we expect a decision from Scott soon?

Here are your Wednesday Morning Political Headlines.

Orlando Sentinel: Governor signs brownfield restrictions into law

CF News 13: Will Florida texting and driving ban end the dangerous habit?

WKMG Local 6: (Video) Flashpoint: John Morgan, family visits

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (Video) 9 Investigates updates – Central Florida Spotlight

WESH 2: Lawmakers won’t have to testify during FHP firing hearing

WOFL FOX 35:Rep. Bachmann says she won’t run for re-election

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Texting while Driving Ban to be signed Today

May 28, 2013 florida politics, governor rick scott No comments
Text while driving ban heads to the Governor's desk

Holiday over, back to work.

Governor Rick Scott will be signing the texting while driving ban today in Miami. After years of trying to get the measure passed, the state legislature finally got it done. Many critics believe the bill is watered down. You can still text at a traffic light, it’s a secondary offense which means the officer has to stop you for something else, and except in cases of death, those records can’t be used in court.

This story leads your Tuesday Morning Political Headlines.

WESH 2: Texting while driving ban set to be signed by Gov. Rick Scott

Orlando Sentinel: Scott to sign texting bill today, although Florida data suggest mixed findings

WKMG Local 6: Florida Gov. Rick Scott to sign texting while driving ban

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News:(VIDEO) Growing backlog means 433-day wait for Fla. VA benefits

WOFL FOX 35:(AP) Gov. Rick Scott set to sign texting-while-driving ban

CF News 13: Gov. Scott set to sign texting while driving ban

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