Expert: Florida ‘Tipping Point’ for 2012 Election
Ashley Lopez: Political soothsayer Nate Silver says Florida is one of two tipping point states for the 2012 election.
Volusia County Schools Reviewing K12 Teachers
John O'Connor: The county will survey parents of student who took courses through K12 to make sure the listed teacher actually taught the student.
Former Senator: Reopen 9/11 Investigation
Ashley Lopez: Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham called for reopening the 9/11 investigation yesterday.
Democrats Take On Embattled Policy Issues During Convention
Ashley Lopez: The Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., was not much different from last week's Republican National Convention in Tampa. However, the Democrats did do one thing more consistently than Republicans did -- they talked about policy.
In Florida, 632 Public Officials Late in Filing Financial Disclosure Forms
Ashley Lopez: Integrity Florida, a state-based ethics watchdog, reports that as of September 5, 632 state and local elected officials are filing their financial disclosures late and owe $15,800 in fines.
What North Carolina Can Teach Florida About Jobs
Ashley Lopez: North Carolina has spent the past several years creating jobs in high-skilled sectors, while Florida has thrived at creating positions for low-skilled workers.