Florida Morning: Marco Rubio backs Barack Obama on Libya, Donald Trump pays up
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View ArticleWill Afghanistan play major role in Florida's U.S. Senate race?
Two of the leading contenders in Florida's GOP Senate primary threw a wet blanket over President Barack Obama's Wednesday announcement that he would begin a rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from...
View ArticleAbel Harding: Republican presidential candidates are headed for Florida
In print: June 24, 2011 The Republican Party of Florida's Presidency 5 event got a much-needed boost Tuesday when Jon Huntsman's fledgling presidential campaign pledged to participate in the party's...
View ArticleFlorida Morning: Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann lead Florida poll
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View ArticleAbel Harding: EverBank deal a winner for Jacksonville's downtown
In print: June 26, 2011 The Jacksonville City Council is gearing up for a familiar fight this week — a battle over the use of incentives to lure corporate jobs downtown. Some oppose the proposed...
View ArticleFlorida Morning: State could decide GOP presidential nominee
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View ArticleConservative group to begin grading Florida Legislature
What do conservatives think of the GOP-dominated Florida Legislature? We're soon to find out. The American Conservative Union, led by former Florida GOP chair Al Cardenas, will soon start grading...
View ArticleMike Haridopolos, author, earns state college $487
Senate President, and U.S. Senate hopeful, Mike Haridopolos wants to talk about his endorsement from U.S. Rep. Connie Mack this morning. But that news has been overshadowed by a follow up to an...
View ArticleBill Nelson visits Jacksonville, touts Mayport funding
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson touted $15 million in new funding for improvements at Naval Station Mayport during a Jacksonville visit Monday. Speaking outside a fundraiser at the downtown River Club, Nelson...
View ArticleFlorida Morning: Is Rick Scott boosting Barack Obama's Florida chances?
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View ArticleMarco Rubio calls for continued involvement in Libya on Senate floor
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio called for continued involvement in Libya during a speech on the floor of the Senate Tuesday."Whether you agree with it or not, the United States is engaged in a fight," Rubio...
View ArticlePoll: Florida voters ready for Charlie Crist to become a Democrat
A plurality of Florida voters are ready for former Gov. Charlie Crist to become a Democrat, according to a new poll released by Democratic firm Public Policy Polling. In all, 43 percent of voters say...
View ArticleFlorida Morning: Change in Florida's Latino population could alter state...
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View ArticleFormer Rick Scott company Solantic sells
Jacksonville-based Solantic, a walk-in urgent care provider with locations around Florida, announced it has sold its medical care centers to Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. read more
View ArticleJacksonville's Preston Haskell bemoans state of growth management, one-party...
Jacksonville businessman Preston Haskell bemoans the state of one-party rule in Florida in an interview in this month's issue of Florida Trend. "They've been a bit extreme in dismantling growth...
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