May 5, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
Law Firms: The makings of a merger
Fowler White Boggs and Pittsburgh's Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney discovered they had complementary objectives.
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Published on 9/26/2014
Avon Park Air Force Range - a photo gallery
It's another day at the Avon Park Air Force Range, at 106,034 acres the largest bomb and gunnery range east of the Mississippi.
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Published on 8/29/2014
Jacksonville's $1.65-billion hole
With an unfunded pension liability that's one of the largest created by any municipal government, Jacksonville faces a long-term fight to bring its benefit costs under control.
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Published on 8/28/2014
Home on the (bombing) range
A 106,034-acre site in rural central Florida is routinely bombed, blasted and shot to pieces. Naturally resplendent, it's a unique asset for both the military and environmentalists.
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Published on 8/28/2014
Computer simulation firms in Florida are playing doctor
With future defense-related spending unsure, many Florida simulation firms are turning to commercial markets -- with a particular focus on the health care field.
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Published on 8/28/2014
Disney places its bets
The theme park giant is funneling money to candidates who back Sen. Joe Negron for Senate president.
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Published on 8/28/2014
Meet Gregory W. Coleman, new President of the Florida Bar
The Bar's new president shifts his focus after finding out most Floridians can't afford an attorney.
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Published on 8/28/2014
Adam C. Smith video: 5 things to watch in Charlie Crist vs. Rick Scott
Analysis from Florida's primary held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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Published on 8/27/2014
Analysis: Florida 2014 legislation will reduce revenue by $550 million
Both state and local coffers will shrink as a result of legislation that was passed earlier this year.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Is Florida the corruption leader? It depends
Depending on how it's measured, Florida is either No. 1, No. 13 or No. 26 when it comes to public corruption.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Roundup of August primary battles for the Florida Legislature
The subplot thickens: Primaries this month will set the stage for leadership battles in the state House and senate.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Attorney LaShawnda Jackson is driven to succeed
Attorney LaShawnda Jackson's memory of her father propels her to succeed.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Statement on Florida Congressional map court ruling from Sentate President and House Speaker
Joint statement by Senate President Don Gaetz and House Speaker Will Weatherford on recent Florida Congressional map court ruling
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Published on 7/15/2014
Medical marijuana: Smoke, no mirrors
As medical marijuana heads to the ballot in Florida, Ben Pollara isn't taking anything for granted as he spearheads an effort to get the measure passed.
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Published on 5/28/2014
Budget Turkey Report for 2014
Florida taxpayers are set to pay $120 million for projects inserted into the budget and not publicly vetted by lawmakers next year, according to the 2014 Budget Turkey Report t from Florida TaxWatch.
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Published on 5/23/2014
Legislative Wrap-Up: What passed and failed for Florida taxpayers in 2014
A new report from Florida TaxWatch highlights the final status and fiscal implications of major legislation considered during the 2014 Legislative Session.
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Published on 5/8/2014
The nuances of Florida's ‘stand your ground' law
The debate over Florida's 'stand your ground' law has moved to the ivory tower.
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Published on 4/30/2014
Spending big on lobbyists in Florida
A list of last year's biggest spenders...
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Published on 4/30/2014
Cashing in at BP's expense
Are businesses in Florida taking money they don't deserve from an oil spill settlement program, or did BP just rush into an agreement it now regrets?
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Published on 4/30/2014
Florida Consumer Sentiment Index declined in April
Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined by one point in April 2014 to 79. Among the five components that make up the index three decreased and two increased.
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Published on 4/29/2014
Florida's crime rate drops to a 43-year low
Governor Rick Scott was joined by Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey, Florida sheriffs and police chiefs to announce Florida's crime rate dropped 4.7 percent compared to 2012, putting Florida at a 43-year crime low.
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Published on 4/23/2014
Budget Watch: Comparing Florida's House & Senate Budgets
Florida TaxWatch "Budget Watch" report reveals many significant differences between the House and Senate spending plans, which will have to be ironed out in the last two weeks of session.
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Published on 4/18/2014
Florida legislative tax cut proposals have big differences
The competing House and Senate tax cut proposals have many differences that need to be worked out, but there are beneficial provisions in both plans.
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Published on 4/2/2014
Stetson University's student investors beat performance benchmarks
While their parents may not trust them to invest the family's money, students in Stetson University's George Investments Institute are responsible for the program's $3.2-million endowment.
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Published on 3/31/2014
Florida's Budget
Florida lawmakers expect to have at least $1.5 billion more to spend than they did last year.
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Published on 2/28/2014
Business Beat - Week of May 3rd
