Can Dems let go of Hillary?

DENVER - They’re loyal Democrats, they care deeply about their party’s priorities and they want to change the direction of the country. So how in the world can so many of them talk about skipping the presidential election considering instead of Hillary Clinton, it’s Barack Obama who broke a historic…

Crist and his Supreme Court pick?

Gov. Charlie Crist has a mysterious press conference at the Governor’s Mansion on Thursday , and Buzz hears there’s a good chance he could announce his choice for the Florida Supreme Court at-large spot.

When Buzz called a few of the five finalists tonight, most said they thought they’re interview …

‘Si se puede, si se puede’


Miami Mayor Manny Diaz just ended his speech at the Pepsi Center in Denver, mixing an optimistic letter with criticism of John McCain. He delivered the remarks in English and Spanish.

"We stand on the foundation of hope built by those who came before us," the Cuban-American Diaz said. &q…

Dolphins release safety Keith Davis

The Dolphins have released safety Keith Davis.

This is a curious move for several reasons.

First: Davis has been starting on virtually every special team the Dolphins play. He has, by all accounts, acquitted himself well on those special teams. So that causes questions.

Secondly: The team is unde…

Wexler, Castor take the big stage in Denver

U.S. Reps. Robert Wexler of Boca Raton and Kathy Castor of Tampa had their moment before the National Democratic conference that afternoon, providing some muscle for Barack Obama in his tight contest with Sen. John McCain.

Some excerpts:

Wexler: "Today, American influence abroad wanes. Our ad…

Pasco teachers ask for 3 percent plus steps

Negotiators for Pasco’s 4,000 teachers say they’ve looked at the district’s financial picture and think that, with some readjustments to spending priorities, they could get their annual step raises that come with an additional year of service plus a 3 percent pay increase.

Combined, the proposal w…

FL Dems go for Obama

Karen Thurman moments ago: "We are the great state of Florida, the Sunshine state, 833 miles of us from sea to shining sea. And we believe in one vote for one person (cheers), and we have cast those votes: The next president of the United States Barack Obama 136, Hillary Clinton 51, and one abs…

ACLU sues Santa Rosa schools

The ACLU of Florida has filed suit against the Santa Rosa school system in the Panhandle on behalf of two high school students who claim the district has consistently promoted and endorsed religion in the schools.

In a press release, the organization states “graduation ceremonies during the past f…

Batlimore Ravens eyeing John Beck [updated]

The Baltimore Ravens have issues at quarterback as reported in that article by my friend Aaron Wilson. Troy Smith has a tonsil problem, Kyle Boller has a shoulder issue, and Joe Flacco is a rookie.

So the Ravens are casting longing glances at other quarterbacks around the NFL — including Miami’s J…

Ravens eye opportunity of adding John Beck?

The Baltimore Ravens have issues at quarterback as reported in that article by my friend Aaron Wilson. Troy Smith has a tonsil problem, Kyle Boller has a shoulder issue, and Joe Flacco is a rookie.

So it is no stretch to think the Ravens might cast a longing glance at John Beck as a possible option…

How about a 179 day school year?

Since Tropical Storm Fay took absent a day of classes so early in the year, Pasco superintendent Heather Fiorentino is hoping not to have to force students to construct it up.

Fiorentino sent a letter to education commissioner Eric J. Smith today asking him to waive the 180-day school requirement …

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