It has been an intense primary season, with a number of candidates rising to the top of media discussion (and sometimes various national polls) only to fade just as quickly. Here are nine reasons why Herman Cain's campaign may also burn out under the glare of the national spotlight:

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Members of Louisiana's Legislative Black Caucus received the National Legislative Appreciation award from AMIKids, Inc. at their annual Board of Trustees event in Tampa, Florida. Approximately three hundred board members, directors and supporters of the organization were in attendance when AMIkids President O.B. Stander presented the honor to First Vice...

As the economy continues its path of decline, two things are increasing -- law suits and crooked schemes. What happens when both of these collide and attorneys are the culprit? Here's a few tips to protect you and your business from this type of headache.

As with any profession, there...

Recently Amy Siskind, President of The New Agenda, published an article pleading with America to see The Undefeated, a film that celebrates Sarah Palin. To not "get to know her", states Siskind, is sexist. I would argue that continuing to prop up this dolt is reverse sexism.

When...

Florida received a few blows to the proverbial gut recently as two technology companies announced their stunning growth... followed by a rapid departure. I spoke to one Silicon Valley expatriate to try to shed some light on why tech is struggling in the Sunshine State.

With a new governor that...

In December 2010 Daniel Pink released his latest book Drive - The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Though the New York Times bestseller is catalogued in the Business genre, the Motivational 3.0 theories he outlines in Drive could play a key role in reforming education.

His theory...

It's official. The newly-proposed budget from Florida's newly-crowned king has been unveiled and the agenda is nothing short of class warfare.

Medical care for seniors is too expensive. The unemployed are not trying hard enough. Money spent on domestic violence and rape victims is a waste. Parents that...

If you, as a reader, want the best and most accurate news then there's one sure-fire way to get it. Go to your favorite news site and then scroll down and read the comments section after a story. This trick works for politics, celebrity gossip and even current events and...

TAMPA, FL - Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sanchez made his first trip home to Tampa with a message for Florida leaders: make exporting a top priority. "Our future is based, in large part, on trade," said Sanchez as he addressed a crowd of approximately 250 heads...

Leaders of Florida business, politics and academia converged for a meeting in Sanibel and were briefed on the oil spill by representatives from the Oil Spill Academic Task Force (OSATF). Comprised of representatives from all institutions in the State University System as well as from four of Florida's...

My father is a true Texas Republican -- so much so that he would cringe at me sharing his political beliefs so publicly as it is his God-given right to vote privately. He's not one of those "Tea Party" Republicans or "birthers" or any other kind of recently fabricated and...

Maybe we're becoming information snobs, but discerning net surfers are demanding updated and transparent content on any number of subjects. Is your site the source of political reporting? Slant the article unfairly and deal with the consequences of an unkind blogosphere. Looking to cover current events? Leave out critical facts...

Well gang, my tried and true method for picking teams has proven...respectable over the course of the past two rounds. Click here for my Round 2 picks. Click here for Round 1 picks.

"But Shawna," you ask, "How do I pick the Sweet Sixteen?" Never fear! I am...

Guess who had Wake Forest upset in her first round bracket? ME! Thanks to the Diane Chambers Law that states that a set of Vikings would defeat a group of clerics that have gone morally astray. Now it's time for Round Two.

As a reminder for the folks playing at...

In an infamous episode of Cheers, Diane Chambers placed her bets for the football pool based on which animal/creature would win a fight in real life. (For example, clearly a (Chicago) Bear would beat a (St. Louis) Ram.) The result? She mopped the floor with everyone. I shall attempt the...

A quick glance at what is currently being reported from across the state:

Tampa, FL - Special "Emergency" Ballot Box Created On the Spot
All ballots at a particular polling place were rejected by the optical scan machines. Technical Support was called but was unable to remedy the problem,...

A team of military veterans, state and local government officials, Barack Obama and, less than twenty-four hours after winning game #7 of the American League Championship, members of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team have a singular message for Floridians--the election starts now.

Attendees at a Tampa rally yesterday were...

As a Tampa Bay resident with Forrest Gump-like luck, I found myself sitting literally a foot away from the protesters from Uhuru during the Obama St. Petersburg town hall. Here are some observations I think both the media and the Obama campaign might be missing if they consider the...

Dear Abby,

I have this friend that I'll call "Mary" and she has a major relationship issue. I'm afraid that her past relationships are sabotaging her future happiness and, as someone that cares about her deeply, it's painful to watch.

Mary is just getting out of a relationship with George...

The Tampa Bay area is known for having festivals. As Jon Stewart once remarked on a visit, "A two week festival just to celebrate the strawberry?? You people sure do find any excuse for a party." It was no surprise to see so many Independence Day festivals throughout the Bay...