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

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

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 franktorresnet buddy dyer, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, orange county commission, orlando politics, orlando venues, state legislature, teresa jacobs No comments

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 franktorresnet buddy dyer, citrus bowl, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, governor rick scott, orlando politics, orlando venues, state legislature No comments

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 franktorresnet 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

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 franktorresnet 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

Wednesday Morning Political Headlines: Drama in Tallahassee and Orange County

May 1, 2013 franktorresnet alan grayson, barack obama, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida senate, florida state house, orange county commission, orlando politics No comments

There was political drama everywhere yesterday.

In Tallahassee, the State Legislature came to a grinding halt when Democrats insisted on every single bill being read in the Florida House. This was in protest to the Legislature’s unwillingness to expand the state’s medicaid program to accommodate the President’s healthcare plan. The protest is happening this morning as I type this and an auto reader’s electronic voice fills the audio feed in Tallahassee.

At home Latino Justice is suing Orange County, saying that the last redistricting plan reduced the power of the Latino vote. Percentages showed that the number in two Districts in fact, increased in the number of Hispanics eligible to vote. The group backed by Democratic operatives (with grudges) attacked the Republican majority commission, when they were going to vote to spend $360,000 dollars to bring in outside council.

They dropped the vote but the group blasted them during public comment anyway. Congressman Alan Grayson who’s district overlaps parts of Orange spoke against the Commission’s plan. Grayson is of course famous for his violent approach when working with Republicans.

These stories lead your Wednesday morning political headlines.

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (Video) Orange County commissioners slammed over redistricting plans

WKMG Local 6: Gov. Scott must act on alimony and 2 other bills

WESH 2: Grayson sounds off on Orange County redistricting

CF News 13: Fla. Senate says ok to Dolphins and pro teams

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Local setbacks vex GOP governors eyeing 2016 race

Orlando Sentinel: Orange drops bid to hire outside legal help for redistricting fight

Despite seeing their voting numbers increase in two districts, Latino Justice says the redistricting plan was unfair

Tuesday Morning Political Headlines: Orlando City steps closer to Taxpayer dollars, Texting and Driving Ban, and “Coast to Coast” trail

April 30, 2013 franktorresnet barack obama, florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida senate, governor rick scott, orlando venues No comments

As Legislative Session races to a finish in Tallahassee, the bills and budget proposals take the political center stage here in Central Florida.

The text while driving ban seems inevitable at this point. Tex ting behind the wheel would be a secondary offense that would be punishable by a fine.

The Orlando City Soccer gets the Senate Bill it needs passed to be eligible for Taxpayer dollars in an effort to lure an MLS franchise to the city beautiful. It now heads to the house for approval and riding on the back of the Miami Dolphins, who would also be eligible for funds, and there big money lobbying in Tally, I would say it’s looking pretty good.

We’ve also got the fate of the Coast to Coast Bike trail in the mix. Will it clear the final budget?

These are your Tuesday morning political headlines.

WKMG Local 6: Video Double Play!

(VIDEO) Lawmakers expect to pass law banning texting while driving

(VIDEO)Lawmakers OK $50M for bike trail across Florida

WESH 2: Double Play!

Senate OKs bill to allow sports teams to seek taxpayer money

Child bit by beagle-mix named Rufus visits dog at shelter

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: Fla. Senate passes bill that could help build Orlando soccer stadium

CF News 13: Fla. Senate says ok to Dolphins and pro teams

WOFL FOX 35: (AP) Obama schedules news conference at the White House

The Orlando City’s charge for taxpayer dollars took another step forward money

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

April 29, 2013 franktorresnet 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

Friday Morning Political Headlines: Support for Rufus the Beagle, Tougher Drone Laws in Florida

April 26, 2013 franktorresnet florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, orlando politics, sequestration, state legislature No comments

TGIF!

This Friday brings you support for Rufus the Beagle. The dog who bit his owner’s 4 year old son on the lip in a moment of excitement has been getting thousands of pleas for release. No one (including his owner) wants the dog destroyed but state law says it has to happen. Read more about that here.

We’ve also got tougher drone laws getting passed by the state legislature. You can also get more details about that here.

These are your Friday morning political headlines.

WKMG Local 6: (Double Play!)

(VIDEO) Winter Garden commissioner’s resolution for Rufus passes unanimously

WKMG’s ‘Flashpoint’: You can attend Saturday taping

CF News 13: Winter Garden supports saving Rufus the beagle

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (VIDEO) 9 Investigates: Orange Co. property appraiser’s change of heart about costly office space

WOFL FOX 35: Legislature to consider bills that would facilitate Major League Soccer stadium

WESH 2: (CNN) Air travelers likely to get break from furloughs

Orlando Sentinel: Scott signs drone bill into law

Thursday Morning Political Headlines: Clinton to UCF, Bong Ban moves in Tally, and MLS Money

April 25, 2013 franktorresnet florida bills, florida house, florida legislative session, florida politics, florida senate, orlando politics, political events No comments

A lot of good video content for you this morning.

Former President Bill Clinton will be in town next week speaking at the UCF graduation. Read more about that here.

Glass Bongs, may soon be illegal in the state of Florida. Since the House Bill passed yesterday, Taco Bell stock has dropped %20 (that is a joke).

The Orlando City Soccer club is asking residents to call state lawmakers to urge the passing of House Bill 219 and Senate Bill 306, these bills carry funds for the organization that has aggressively been campaigning for an MLS franchise and need to money to build a new Soccer-only stadium to succeed.

These are your Thursday morning political headlines.

WESH 2: (VIDEO) State House seeks to ban bongs

WKMG Local 6: (VIDEO) Former President Bill Clinton to speak at UCF graduation Thursday

WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (VIDEO) Orlando MLS could face jeopardy if stadium bill doesn’t pass

WOFL FOX 35: (VIDEO) Bill Clinton to speak at UCF commencement ceremony

CF NEWS 13: State house OKs bill aimed at FHSAA

Orlando Sentinel: -Pulse- Divided Florida Senate passes response to 2012 elections ‘fiasco’ over Democratic objections

BONUS: WAPO- Hispanic consciousness lends weight to Jeb Bush as GOP eyes 2016 presidential race

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