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Friday Morning Political Headlines: Unemploment Drops to 7.2 %

May 17, 2013 florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando media, orlando politics No comments

TGIF!

Here is your late edition of the morning political headlines. I wanted to see the Unemployment numbers and it’s dropped.

Florida Governor Rick Scott immediately took to Social Media to tout the new numbers. Here is a tweet from the Governor’s Campaign Twitter Account.

This story leads your Friday Morning Political Headlines. Have a great weekend!

WESH 2: Fla. jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent in April

WKMG Local 6: Florida jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent in April

CF News 13: Florida unemployment down to 7.2 in April

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Group to urge Scott to veto items from Fla. budget

WOFL FOX 35: (VIDEO) Trader Joe’s at forefront of Central Florida retail development

Orlando Sentinel: Florida unemployment rate falls to 7.2 percent in April

Wednesday Morning Political Headlines: Florida’s Role in IRS, Benghazi Controversy

May 15, 2013 2014 elections, barack obama, daniel webster, florida legislative session, florida politics, marco rubio, ron desantis, state legislature No comments
Rubio's time is coming and until then he's only going to get better

It’s Wednesday and the big political stories feature Florida’s role on the national scene.

Controversies like the Government’s handling of the Benghazi terrorist attacks have several Florida lawmakers like Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Ron Desantis asking questions from their Committee assignments over the events and flow information following the tragedy.

The IRS targeting of Conservative groups have everyone from President Obama to Republican Winter Garden Congressman Daniel Webster concerned. Many lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have called for an investigation.

We’ve also got features on the Florida Legislature’s voting practices and and GOP operative switching parties.

These are your Wednesday morning Political Headlines

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (VIDEO) 9 Investigates lawmaker accountability

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) GOP governors want special prosecutor in IRS case

WESH 2: Former Fla. lawmaker wins $50,000-a-year-for-life prize

Orlando Sentinel: Former Hispanic Outreach Director Jumps to Democrats.

CF News 13: Florida House members keep their health insurance cheap

WKMG Local 6: (AP) Deputy AG defends AP subpoenas

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Webster calling for IRS Investigation over Tea Party Targeting

May 14, 2013 2014 elections, allen west, barack obama, daniel webster, florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando media, orlando politics, sandy adams, tea party No comments
Dan Webster Headshot

It’s a crazy Tuesday and we begin with the IRS Targeting of Conservative groups nationwide, coming home to Central Florida.

Last night, Congressman Daniel Webster went on the record calling for an investigation of the targeting from the IRS that sent hundreds of letters and bizarre questionnaires to Tea Party groups. On a local level the names involved might be familiar with local politicos.

Webster joins Florida Senator Marco Rubio and dozens of other lawmakers all over the country asking for an investigation that President Obama called “unacceptable” during a presser yesterday.

That and rumors over who will be the next LT. Governor of Florida. Names like Former Congressman Allen West and even former local Congresswoman Sandy Adams have been circulated.

WOFL FOX 35: (VIDEO) Fla. congressman to press IRS for answers over targeting tea party groups

Orlando Sentinel: Rubio wants to criminalize IRS targeting of Conservatives.

CF News 13: Rumors swirl about Florida’s next lieutenant governor

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (VIDEO) Maitland votes no on proposed billboard

WKMG Local 6: (CNN) Obama: IRS targeting would be ‘outrageous’

WESH 2: GOP governors call for special prosecutor in IRS case

Monday Morning Political Headlines: Billboards and Nan Rich

May 13, 2013 2014 elections, andy gardiner, barack obama, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida state house, geraldine thompson, governor rick scott, orlando politics, state legislature No comments
Often lost in the shuffle, Nan Rich is still in the Governor's race for 2014

It’s Monday and leftovers from the weekend offer a few interesting stories.

The City of Maitland finds itself in controversy, regarding a Digital Billboard. Residents say they’ve never had one and don’t want one now.

We’ve got a great Central Florida Spotlight that ran yesterday featuring a couple of sitting lawmakers discussing this year’s session in Tally. A link to the video is below.

And yes, Nan Rich is still running for Governor. In the shadows of Nelson and Crist, she faces an uphill climb.

These are your Monday Morning Political Headlines. Have a great day!

WESH 2: Maitland residents speak out against proposed digital billboard

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (VIDEO) Central Florida Spotlight- Legislative Session

Orlando Sentinel: Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she’s undeterred

CF News 13: Sequestration could lead to bigger brush fires in Brevard County

WKMG Local 6: (CNN)Source: IRS knew of tea party scrutiny in 2011

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Benghazi depositions to examine Clinton’s role

Orange County Clerk of Court Lydia Gardner Passes Away at 65

May 9, 2013 Uncategorized One comment

Sad news this morning.

Orange County Clerk of Court Lydia Gardner has passed away last night at Winter Park Hospital, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Gardner was a well-like public figure in the area, and the outpouring of support and kind words on Social media, since the news broke a short time ago hasn’t stopped.

Here is local news coverage of Gardner’s passing. My condolences to her family and friends.

Orlando Sentinel: Orange County Clerk Lydia Gardner dead after long illness

CF News 13: Lydia Gardner, longtime Orange County Clerk of Courts, dies

WKMG Local 6: Orange County Clerk of Court Lydia Gardner dies

WESH 2: Orange Co. Clerk of Courts Lydia Gardner dies after cancer battle

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Orange County Clerk of Courts Lydia Gardner dead

Lydia Gardner

Lydia Gardner

Thursday Morning Political Headlines: Orlando VA Hospital Delays and Scott’s Cabinet Tour Nemours

May 9, 2013 adam putnam, buddy dyer, florida politics, governor rick scott, jeff atwater, orlando politics, orlando va hospital, orlando venues, pam bondi No comments
Orlando VA Hospital drawing

It’s Thursday and the main story this morning is the continuing problems surrounding the construction of the new VA Hospital, here in the Orlando area, off of Lake Nona.

The facility, which thousands of local Veterans have patiently waited for, has been an epic parade of mistakes, set-backs, and finger pointing between the VA and the contractor.

Now the date being thrown around is April 14th with patients from nearby Lake Baldwin, eligible for care months later and new patients eligible approximately 7 months later.

Original estimates had the Hospital completed in 2012.

Florida Governor Rick Scott and his cabinet, consisting of Attorney General Pam Bondi, CFO Jeff Atwater, and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam had their meeting here in Orlando, then toured the Nemours Children’s hospital. We’ve got video of that.

These are your Thursday morning Political Headlines.

WOFL FOX 35: VA hospital not likely to be completed before April 2014

Orlando Sentinel: VA says it learned mistakes from Orlando Hospital

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (Video) Gov. Scott cabinet meets in Orlando, tours Nemours hospital

CF News 13: In Depth: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on failed stadium bill

WKMG Local 6: (CNN) In spoof video, Christie pokes fun of fleece, 2016

WESH 2: (CNN) Sanford will no longer appear in court for trespassing

Wednesday Morning Political Headlines: Orlando Soccer Stadium, Plan B

May 8, 2013 buddy dyer, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, orange county commission, orlando politics, orlando venues, state legislature, teresa jacobs No comments
The Orlando City's charge for taxpayer dollars took another step forward money

Half-way through the week, hope you’re holding up well.

After losing the legislative battle in Tally last week, the Orlando City Soccer Club are now exploring alternate plans to get a new Soccer-only stadium built. This includes everything from building a less impressive stadium to a terrific suggestion from Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, that consists of selling the naming rights to a corporate sponsor.

That would generate millions. The Orlando City Soccer brass balked at the idea.

Um, Okay.

We’ve also got another Rufus the Beagle story because, that’s what political analysts talk about during non-election years, Soccer Stadiums and Dogs.

Here are your Wednesday morning Political Headlines. Have a great day!

Orlando Sentinel: Orlando scrambles for new soccer-stadium plan

WKMG Local 6: Owner of Rufus hires new lawyer in fight to save 1-year-old beagle

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (WBDO) Governor Scott swings by Ocoee Middle School

CF News 13: Florida politicians on witness list for Internet café case

WESH 2: (CNN) Sanford doesn’t have much to say to Weiner

WOFL FOX 35: Mark Sanford redeems career, heading to Congress

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Scott Educuation Tour rolls through Orlando

May 7, 2013 buddy dyer, citrus bowl, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando politics, orlando venues, state legislature No comments
Rick Scott open collar

Your Tuesday Morning Headlines feature a Florida Governor Rick Scott, who had a decent luck during the recent legislative session. He got his raises for teachers, and tax cuts for businesses.

Now it’s time to get the word out.

Scott will be on his education tour throughout the week and today he’ll be in the Orlando area as he visits Ocoee elementary.

We’ve also got Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer trying to stay out front of the message behind two major stadium projects. He’s defending his decision on a land buy, for a new Soccer-only stadium, after the legislature turned the Orlando City, Miami Dolphins, and several other sports organizations back from taxpayer dollars in session last week. Plus, the renovation plans for the Citrus Bowl were released yesterday, which when completed should lock down College Bowl Games for Orlando for years to come.

Here are your Tuesday morning headlines:

WESH 2: Gov. to bring school tour to central Fla. middle school

WKMG Local 6: Gov. Rick Scott promoting raises for teachers

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Critics say Dyer jumped gun on soccer stadium land purchase

Orlando Sentinel: Citrus Bowl will be mostly new after renovation

CF News 13: Will Governor Scott order a special session for Medicaid?

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) As states ban death penalty, Florida speeds it up

Monday Morning Political Headlines: Citrus Bowl Renovations

May 6, 2013 2016 elections, barack obama, citrus bowl, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida senate, florida state house, hilary clinton, joe biden, orlando politics, orlando venues No comments
Citrus_bowl

The Monday after an exciting finish to legislation brings the doldrums of Monday political news.

The City of Orlando moves on to Citrus Bowl renovations. The aging venue is badly in need of improvement. It currently hosts to big name College Bowl games, and keeps the city in the hunt for big events, like Wrestlemania, and others.

I’ll also be releasing Report Cards for our State Legislators this week. We’ll start at the Senate and move down.

Have a great Monday!

WESH 2: Orlando City Council to learn more about Citrus Bowl renovations

Orlando Sentinel: Special Interests Successes Mark Legislative Session

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (AP) Florida governor wants Illinois businesses

CF NEWS 13: Gas prices up for first time in weeks

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) GOP seeks alternative to overtime pay

WKMG Local 6: (AP) “Biden will run regardless of what Hilary will do”

Sunday Morning Political Headlines: More Legislative Session Fallout, More Rufus

May 5, 2013 2014 elections, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida senate, florida state house, orlando politics, orlando venues, political events, state legislature No comments
House Democrats failed to their primary objective of expanding Medicaid

Some Sunday Headlines for you.

More fallout from State Session ending on Friday. Make sure you check out my list of Winners and Losers from our lawmaker’s latest political battles in Tallahassee.

We’ve also got more Rufus the Beagle. This town really cares about that dog.

Have a great Sunday and will have “Week in Review” for you tonight around 8.

WKMG Local 6:

Rufus petition delivered to Orange County Animal Services

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Orlando City suffers setback in push for new soccer stadium

CF News 13: Stadium setback disappoints Orlando City Soccer Club

WOFL FOX 35: New Orlando soccer stadium faces major setback

WESH 2: Fla. Legislature refuses to help sports teams

Orlando Sentinel: The 2013 legislative session’s biggest winners, losers

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