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Steve Southerland’s Campaign Paid For Upkeep And Rent On Congressman’s Home

September 16, 2013

U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland used campaign funds to improve and maintain a Panama City home he inherited in 2005. Southerland used the home for his headquarters during two campaigns before selling it for $550,000 in June, records show.

Florida Secretary of State To Begin Meetings Over Looming Voter Purge

September 13, 2013

State officials are getting ready to restart their effort to remove alleged non-citizens from the Florida’s voter rolls by holding a series of public meetings.

Orlando Claims Title Of The Country’s Lowest-Paying Metro Area

September 12, 2013

A new report shows the Orlando/Central Florida region is the lowest-paying major metropolitan area in the country.

Groveland, A Tiny Town Plagued By Resignations And An FDLE Investigation

September 11, 2013

Groveland. The name conjures a placid vibe, but it’s also a place that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

Political Operative/ Blogger Peter Schorsch Launches Op-ed Website

September 10, 2013

Peter Schorsch, a political operative and well-known blogger here in Florida, has started another media venture: Context Florida.

Florida’s Pro-Consumer Bill Another Casualty Of The American Chemistry Council

September 9, 2013

In the bare-knuckle war over toxic chemicals, the fight between industry and activists has shifted noticeably from Washington, D.C., to state venues.