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Can We Afford New Trains Now?

Tampa (FNP) Mayor Pam Iorio of Tampa is scheduled to meet with Governor Charlie Crist to present her pitch for what os being call a “Tampa-centric” light rail plan.  Of course this plan will require state funding. The mayor will be joined by former Governor, Bob Martinez, Hillsborough County... [Read more of this review]

Governor Crist Hosts President Obama

Fort Myers (FNP) Today in Fort Myers Governor Charlie Crist hosted President Barrack Obama as Obama spoke at a townhall meeting garnering supoort for his “Recovery and Re-investment bill.  Governor Crist has been a strong supporter of the bill looking out for his “Obama Prize” for... [Read more of this review]

Arthur Nadel Turns Himself In

Written by Matthew J. Cochran Sarasota (FNP)  Florida’s own version of Bernie Madoff, Arthur G. Nadel, turned himself in on Tuesday to face charges that he stole millions of dollars through a Ponzi scheme. Nadel, who fled from Sarasota after investors demanded more than $50 million from him, faces... [Read more of this review]

State Farm leaves Florida Homeowners like a good neighbor

Written by Christine von dem Bach http://activerain.com/blogsview/903635/State-Farm-leaves-Florida-Homeowners-like-a-good-neighbor TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 27, 2009 – State Farm announced today that it’s pulling out of the property insurance market throughout Florida. State Farm Florida... [Read more of this review]

Florida Rep. Seth Mckeel Responds to the Challenge

The following is a letter sent to FNP from Florida Representative Seth Mckeel for the first of our “In The House” articles.  The following is the independent, thought and opinion of Rep. Seth Mckeel. Floridians have all felt the impact of the current economic downturn.  We are experiencing... [Read more of this review]

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