J.C. Newman Cigar Co.is one of a kind, literally. Founded in 1895 by Julius Caesar Newman, a Hungarian immigrant, the Tampa-based family business is the last of […]
Author: William Patrick
A taxpayer-funded educational facility in Miami-Dade County intended to teach at-risk teens job skills is sitting vacant and unused, which has been the casesince 2011. The building,in […]
The agency overseeing the Florida lottery doesn’t exactly have the winning ticket when it comes to keeping track of its taxpayer-funded property. At least, that’s the conclusion […]
Opponents of red light cameras just got a little help from some new friends — the Florida Supreme Court. But they shouldn’t get too excited. The high […]
On-course rants and tantrums, a divorce and a sordid life. That’s Tiger Woods. A great golfer? Yeah, at one time, sure. But a wholesome paradigm for […]
The next time you want something new for lunch, try a food truck —if you can find one. Fueled by public health concerns, mobile food vendors often […]
Federal energy regulations are putting the squeeze on manufacturers, an economic sector hit hard by globalization. In Florida, 18,000 manufacturing businesses employ 311,000 workers to make products […]
Ailing veterans apparently aren’t the only ones waiting to receive services from Veterans Affairs hospitals. So is the state of Florida. Inspectors from the Florida Agency for […]
Several combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder were denied access to a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Viera because their service dogs apparently didn’t have the […]
A state appellate court has removed any confusion over whether Floridians are footing the health-care bill for undocumented immigrants. Taxpayers are indeed paying for emergency room visits, […]
Adrian Wyllie wants to be the next governor of Florida. While he may be a long shot, his campaign just got real. The libertarian candidate was arrested […]
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the Sunshine State, and to celebrate a federal judge ruled against a federation of Florida teachers’ unions Tuesday. The ruling centered on […]