Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
When Sue Gunzburger testified at the Ethics Commission earlier this year, she pushed hard to ban lobbying by her fellow county commissioners.
But Commissioner Gunzbuger didn’t reveal the political backstory driving her proposal. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Guest Column
BY SAM FIELDS
Guest Columnist
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez has them shaking their heads, if not shaking in their boots on Calle Ocho.
This leading Cuban dissident has called for an end to the Cuban embargo that has been the centerpiece of American foreign policy for almost fifty years.
Right on girl!
Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Former County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion’s guilty plea to money laundering soon is a victory for The People.
But it’s a blow to State Attorney Mike Satz.
Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Some Broward County commissioners are apoplectic over what’s happening at the Ethics Commission.
And it is causing them to act, well, downright unethical. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Ken Gottlieb kicks off his judicial campaign in early December and it’s not a moment too soon.
His opponent for County Court Group 20 is already attacking him.
Ken Gottlieb in the state House
Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Dania Beach Commissioner Al Jones to the County Commission on Monday, more than seven weeks after Jones applied for the job.
Jones replaces suspended Josephus Eggelletion, who is said to be negotiating a plea deal with the Feds on charges of money laundering. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Gov. Charlie Crist limps into the divided Broward Republican Party meeting on Monday, hobbled by persistent attacks on his conservative credentials.
To say that some in the audience may not be friendly to the governor is an understatement. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Guest Column
BY SAM FIELDS
Guest Columnist
I am working on a script for a remake of the old Jimmy Stewart Christmas classic that I am calling: It’s A Not So Wonderful Life.
It will star Scott Rothstein.
Filed under: General News
BY BUDDY NEVINS
City Manager George Gretsas will be out of Fort Lauderdale City Hall as early as next week, say sources. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: The Spin
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Former State Sen. Steve Geller says he has a problem: He can’t figure out who should get $50,000 in tainted money.