Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Manatee’s to get critically needed federal protection
With Manatee deaths mounting, the feds have acted…finally. More from the AP via WOKV.
A day of Democratic disarray in Tweets
Much like in 2004, 2008 and 2012 (and I am sure more times, but those are the examples, that I recall offhand) the Democrats have had a star candidate for a highly competitive seat either drop out right before qualifying or after the deadline. In 2020, the GOP stole a State Senate seat with an […]
The Second Spanish Period in Florida (1783-1821)
On this week’s Florida History Podcast, we end our Albion Florida series with a look at the Second Spanish Period (1783-1821)and British influence on Florida during that era. Episode 1- Introduction, El Camino Real and why Florida was different Episode 2- Building the Castillo de San Marcos Episode 3- Queen Anne’s War Part 1- March to war, Battle […]
Hey, Florida, it’s time to mask up again
Covid trends are not encouraging in the state. Over the last week, Florida has averaged 9,552 new cases. While vaccines have been talked about by public officials (except by Governor DeSantis and his team who abruptly went from pro-vaccine to anti-vaccine, when it was clearly a political advantage to flip), masking remains the most non-obtrusive […]
Everglades after the May brush fires
Two different looks at the Everglades after the early May brush fires.
DeSantis state-based (faux) progressive populism conflicts with his conservative claims, as he sets his cruise-control toward reelection
Ron DeSantis rhetoric and that of those around him would make you believe he’s a movement conservative. But as time goes on, it’s clear his ideology is about as different from pure conservatives (like his predecessor Rick Scott) as are the policy-preferences he espouses. State-based solutions to many matters, make DeSantis and his acolytes attacks […]
VIDEO: Mangroves on the Treasure Coast
This is one of several videos we will release in the next few months from the Treasure Coast.
DeSantis views on guns extreme even by Florida standards
Despite the reputation, which was once well earned, that Florida was an extreme place for guns, the state now is somewhere in the middle nationally on gun regulations. Unlike Texas and New York, where recent mass shootings committed by teenagers took place, in Florida, 18-year olds cannot legally buy firearms. Florida does not have a […]
Does Nikki Fried have a gun problem? YES
Last month, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried sued the Biden Administration about an issue related to guns, citing “freedom” as a leading cause of her position. Now Fried claims she’s for an Assault Weapons Ban: Fried has a history of supporting GOP candidates and pro-gun legislators including former Senate President Joe Negron. Senator Annette Taddeo, […]
Birds, birds, birds chirping everywhere
A recent visit to Wakodahatchee Wetlands yielded a pleasant surprise. Instead of the regular sighting of Alligators and Turtles at the Delray Beach area restored wetland, we got an incredible serenade.
The Florida Squeeze 