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Midnight Train From Georgia is an inspiring and emotional journey through the life and career of William Franklin Guest, a founding member of Gladys Knight and the Pips. The book discusses William's love for music as a child growing up in a musical family and the formation of the group. The book explores the group's meteoric rise to fame, the challenges of the music industry, and the personal struggles of a man determined to leave his mark on the world. This is not just a story of Gladys Knight and the Pips; it's a universal tale of family, faith, love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. Midnight Train From Georgia captures the heart of an era, the music that defined it, and the man who lived through it all. It combines emotional introspection with the dynamic energy of music during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.Dhyana Ziegler, Ph.D., DCJ: A Trailblazing Career Dr. Dhyana Ziegler has had an extraordinary career marked by groundbreaking achievements. She has been knighted, served under three governors, and founded ZCreators, a digital media production and consulting service that has thrived for over 22 years. Her extensive background includes work as a journalist, ad copywriter, radio producer, songwriter, and professor with more than 35 years of experience in academia. She has served as an administrator, contributed to numerous boards, and produced over 100 videos and multimedia works. She has also presented at dozens of international and national conferences. In the 1970s, Dr. Ziegler wrote the song "Time Moves On" for the band Strutt, which topped the music charts. However, one of her most cherished roles was as sister-in-law to William Guest, a founding member of Gladys Knight & The Pips. This connection led her to author Guest's biography, "Midnight Train From Georgia," an award-winning book. Academic and Leadership Contributions Dr. Ziegler is Professor Emerita at Florida A&M University's School of Journalism & Graphic Communications. Before that, at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, she held several prestigious leadership positions, including:President of the Black Faculty and Staff AssociationChair of the Commission for BlacksChair of the Commission on WomenFirst and only African American elected President of the Faculty Senate (1994)Inaugural Inductee into the University of Tennessee-Knoxville African American Hall of FameShe also served as Chair of the State of Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and Co-Chair of Higher Education for the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus. Government Appointments and Advocacy Dr. Ziegler has been appointed seven times by three Florida governors:Five terms on the Florida Virtual School Board of TrusteesTwo terms on the Florida Commission on the Status of Women (where she was elected Chair of both entities)She is also a Board Member of Florida Tax Watch and has served as Chair of the Board for the Southern Scholarship Foundation. Additionally, she is an active member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), the Broadcast Education Association, and has held national leadership roles in the Society of Professional Journalists. Scholarship, Grants, and Honors Dr. Ziegler is the author of four books and has published over 60 scholarly articles, book chapters, and professional publications. She has been awarded nearly $6.5 million in grants and has received numerous honors, including:Knighted as a Dame of Justice (2008, England) by the Sovereign Order of the Knights of JusticeMember of the Oxford RoundtableWomen of Distinction Award (2012) – Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle2014 Trailblazer Award – Oasis Center for Women and Girls2017 Women on the Move – ONYX MagazineLegacy Leadership Award (2017) – Florida Virtual SchoolTop 25 Women You Should Know (2022) – Tallahassee DemocratEducational Background Dr. Ziegler holds:Ph.D. in Higher Education – Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleM.A. in Radio and Television – Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleB.S. in Journalism and Music (Cum Laude) – Baruch College, CUNYCertificate in Management and Leadership in Education – Harvard University, Graduate School of EducationDr. Ziegler's legacy is one of excellence, leadership, and innovation, leaving an undeniable impact on education, media, and public service.https://dhyanaziegler.ampbk.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Edwin H. (Ed) Moore, Ph.D., is the President-Emeritus of the Independent Colleges and Universities ofFlorida, a Tallahassee based association of 30 private, not for profit colleges and universities. He led the Association from 2003 until 2019. He also served as the Executive Director of the Higher EducationFacilities Finance Authority in Florida and as Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Independent College Fund, a non-profit organization. Over his career he has served in leadership roles in both legislative and executive branches, in the private sector and in several not for profit organizations. He is a recognized policy expert. He has served in many significant positions in a wide array of policy arenas, including education, insurance, healthcare, mental health, criminal justice, and many other areas. As Florida recovered from Covid related issues he was asked to serve as Executive Director of the RESET Florida Task Force, helping to develop action plans to bolster the Florida economy. He authored "The Speakers Vol. II, a history of the Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives." Ed was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics and previously to the Florida Constitution mandated Government Efficiency Task Force. He currently serves as a Trustee for the HCA Florida Capital Hospital, and as a member of the Florida Historic Capitol Foundation Board of Directors. He is a frequent guest on The Morning Show with Preston Scott, The Ed Dean Show, The Usual Suspects, and several other state outlets. Ed earned a BS and an MSPA in the 1970's from Florida State University, the master's while working full-time. He had previously earned an AA from Broward Junior College while working full-time. After he sold his company and returned to Florida in 1999, he both worked full-time and pursued and earned his Ph.D. from FSU. He has been married to Kathleen Armstrong Moore for 50 years. They have four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren. They reside in Tallahassee. Ed was our guest on Episode 152 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can follow him on X at: https://x.com/AFloridian You can also watch this podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vy4pXUfsTHc Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can also subscribe to the Fearless Journeys travel channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwAHpA_AXxBafhI2jH8_rtg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast. Today, we have the privilege of hosting two remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the realms of family mediation, parenting education, and responsible fatherhood. First, let me introduce Mark Perlman, MA. With an impressive 35 years of experience working with parents, children, and families, Mark has dedicated his career to strengthening family bonds. He is the esteemed author of "The Nurturing Father's Program," a transformative 13-week parenting curriculum for men that has been widely adopted by organizations such as Prevent Child Abuse, Head Start, the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, and various state departments across the nation. In addition, Mark developed the "Marriage & Parenting Program (MA&PA)," which aids couples in successful co-parenting. His extensive leadership roles include serving as the past Executive Director of the Family Counseling Center, The Child Protection Center, and Fathers United Network (FUN) of Sarasota, Florida. Mark's expertise has also been recognized by his appointments to the Florida Commission on Responsible Fatherhood and the Governor's Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Council. Above all, Mark is a proud father of two grown sons. Joining Mark is his son, Corey Perlman. Corey is a nationally recognized marketing expert, speaker, and consultant who recently celebrated the success of his third book, "Authentically Social!" which quickly became an Amazon bestseller in 2024. Despite his professional achievements, Corey's true passion lies in fatherhood. He has facilitated over ten Nurturing Father's programs, six of which were conducted within the walls of the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Corey co-hosts the Nurturing Father's podcast with his father and cherishes the moments spent with his beautiful wife and two amazing children. Together, Mark and Corey Perlman embody the essence of dedication, compassion, and commitment to nurturing responsible fatherhood and strong family connections. Their combined experiences and insights promise to make this an enlightening and enriching conversation. Please join me in welcoming Mark and Corey Perlman to the "I Am Dad" podcast.

On tonight's program: Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Coral Gables today to announce his legislative intentions to increase penalties for retail thieves and porch pirates; A measure up for consideration in the Legislature would ban civilian oversight boards for law enforcement and corrections officers; The Florida Commission on Ethics would see big changes under a bill that's moving through the Legislature; And the longtime head of the NRA is no longer Wayne LaPierre. Many are crediting the students who survived the Parkland High School massacre for that fact.

Dr. Ed Moore, Commissioner for the Florida Commission on Ethics is working on behalf of Governor Ron DeSantis, discussed what the commission does on behalf of Floridians. Dr. Moore is also the former President Emeritus & CEO of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. He discussed his thoughts on the upcoming 2024 election, his support of Governor Ron DeSantis and his thoughts on President Trump.

Peter Schweizer, an investigative journalist, President of the Government Accountability Institute and seven time New York bestselling author of Red Handed, Profiles in Corruption and Clinton Cash joined VERONICA LIVE. Peter discussed the work his GAI office does and how they are investigating the Bidens and corruption and cronyism in our government. Super interesting interview with this Warrior fighting on behalf of America. Dr. Ed Moore, Commissioner for the Florida Commission on Ethics is working on behalf of Governor Ron DeSantis, discussed what the commission does on behalf of Floridians. Dr. Moore is also the former President Emeritus & CEO of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. He discussed his thoughts on the upcoming 2024 election, his support of Governor Ron DeSantis and his thoughts on President Trump.Florida Senator Marco Rubio joined VERONICA LIVE once again to discuss all the political issues he is fighting in Washington D.C. Senator Rubio updated us on Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia, the border, the economy, President Biden, Hunter Biden, China, Ukraine, the possible government shut down and so much more. Hear what this dedicated political Warrior is working on behalf of all Americans. VERONICA LIVE's Wingman for this episode is Special Guest Host Attorney Jason Gonzalez from the new non-woke law firm Lawson Huck and Gonzalez.

Leo Schofield's parole hearing is held in Tallahassee, FL on May 3rd, 2023, before the Florida Commission on Offender Review. In the lead up to the hearing, Gilbert and Kelsey check in with Scott Cupp and Crissie Schofield. Following the commission's decision, Leo's friends, family, and supporters grapple with the outcome. And Leo processes the news. For photos, images, and full transcripts of each episode visit:  https://lavaforgood.com/bone-valley/ To read and sign the petition from the Innocence Project of Florida visit:  http://bit.ly/BringLeoHome PLEASE CLICK HERE TO TAKE PART IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY. YOUR FEEDBACK WILL HELP INFORM HOW WE MAKE PODCASTS IN THE FUTURE. AND YOUR COMPLETE AND CANDID ANSWERS WILL HELP US CONTINUE TO BRING YOU UNPARALLELED ACCESS AND INSIGHT INTO THE HEART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA. SO PLEASE GO TO LAVAFORGOOD.COM/SURVEYAND PARTICIPATE TODAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Jenkins is the Market President for the Central Florida region where he provides strategic oversight and leads a team in developing business plans to increase and retain membership, enhance brand visibility and coordinate employee engagement. Tony was instrumental in establishing Florida Blue's diversity efforts in 2001. Prior to joining Florida Blue, Jenkins served as Director of Diversity for CSX Corporation, the largest rail network in the eastern United States, and he spent 18 years with the Walt Disney World Company in various leadership roles, specializing in Hospitality Management and Human Resources. Under Tony's leadership in Central Florida, Florida Blue has been recognized as a Best Place to Work, an Outstanding Diverse Organization and a Corporate Philanthropy honoree. Tony is an advocate for several causes throughout the Orlando Community. He is the past Chair for United Arts of Central Florida and The Florida Commission on Human Relations. He currently serves on the board of Florida Citrus Sports and he is a Board Trustee at Stetson University. Additionally, Tony is the current Chair for the Orlando Economic Partnership board, where he also serves as Chair for their DEI Task Force, engaging Orlando's business leaders across varied industries. Tony has been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of Central Florida's Top 10 Businessmen to Watch and as CEO of the Year. Most recently, he received the publication's Diversity in Business Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also an i4 Business Magazine Business Leader of the Year recipient. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga.

In preparation for the upcoming parole hearing in Tallahassee on May 3rd, Gilbert and Kelsey travel to Florida to preview what's at stake for Leo. They visit a halfway house in Tampa, and speak to Crissie, Ashley, Jessie Saum, and Seth Miller. They also accompany Scott Cupp to meetings with Florida Senator Jonathan Martin and parole commissioners. Leo Schofield's parole hearing will be at 9:00 am on May 3, 2023, and is open to the public:Florida Commission on Offender ReviewBetty Easley Conference Center4075 Esplanade Way, Room #152Tallahassee, FL 32399 For photos, images, and full transcripts of each episode visit: https://lavaforgood.com/bone-valley/ To read and sign the petition from the Innocence Project of Florida visit: http://bit.ly/BringLeoHome PLEASE TO TAKE PART IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY. YOUR FEEDBACK WILL HELP INFORM HOW WE MAKE PODCASTS IN THE FUTURE. AND YOUR COMPLETE AND CANDID ANSWERS WILL HELP US CONTINUE TO BRING YOU UNPARALLELED ACCESS AND INSIGHT INTO THE HEART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA. SO PLEASE GO TO:  HTTP://LAVAFORGOOD.COM/SURVEY AND PARTICIPATE TODAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Bone Valley is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro-Donald Trump super PAC Make America Great Again Inc. (MAGA), filed a 15-page complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics, demanding an investigation into "illegal conduct" by Governor Ron DeSantis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Historically, Florida has been slow to transition to clean energy, seemingly captive to the clout of utilities and the fossil fuel industry. But with solar costs dropping and federal dollars on the way, hear the latest about where the Sunshine State is on capturing cost-effective energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and how we stack up on electrifying transportation.   Speakers  Susan Glickman  Policy & Program Consultant, Florida Clinicians For Climate Action  Named to Florida Trend's Inaugural 500 Business Most Influential Business Leaders, Susan is with the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action - educating medical professionals on the health harms of climate change. She is a consultant to ReThink Energy Florida on The Upper Limit Project and Alianza for Progress on strategies to curb waste – a driver of climate change. She served as Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE's) Florida Director from 2013 to 2021. A native of Florida, Susan has worked over two decades with many national organizations such as Natural Resources Defense Council, The Climate Group, Ceres, Our Children's Trust, Center for Climate Integrity, Advanced Energy Economy, Union of Concerned Scientists and Environmental Defense Fund. Susan also developed and directed The Florida Business Network for a Clean Energy Economy, a coalition of business leaders working together to advance the clean energy economy. Susan was Founding Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. She was a Volunteer Florida Commissioner – having served under both Governors Charlie Crist and Rick Scott. Susan is on the Board of the Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF), a community development finance institution that provides affordable financing for weatherization and solar improvements. Susan is on the Steering Committee of the East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative and co-chairs the Heat & Health Task Force.  Steve Rutherford  Founder and President, Tampa Bay Solar  He's been a liberator of people, be it in the sands of Iraq or the rooftops of Tampa. And for the last few years, it's clear, he's still at it, freeing people from things that are larger than themselves. The only difference now is he is directly helping Americans, “here” at home. It's been a long road to “here”, Tampa, but somehow the mission remained the same – helping people and freeing them. Steve also makes it very clear that he is willing to help his fellow military brothers and sisters by hiring veterans whenever possible. He knows what it's like to come home. He's served with honor, for over twenty-two years with the Navy SEALs. Integrity and honor are deeply woven into the wiring of Steve, and that flows into everything that he does. Character like this is hard to find, and you can be assured he takes every opportunity to serve you with the diligence and integrity he's lived with for most of his life. Steve leverages his extensive knowledge and background when working with Solar Systems. And his lifelong passion for all things electrical shines with each new client and each new project. Steve brings so much experience to the Solar Industry, and to new customers as well. It's easy to see why Tampa Bay Solar's future is very bright, now if we can just figure out a way to harness that! Seriously though, you can find Steve on rooftops helping the installation crew and inspecting each job to guarantee your new solar energy system is installed to his high standards.  Ann Vanek-Dasovich  Chief Business Development Officer, Solar And Energy Loan Fund (SELF) 

Today's headlines: Credit Suisse disclosed problems and weaknesses within its financial reporting yesterday, prompting their share price to plummet 20%. A pro-Trump super PAC known as MAGA Inc filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics yesterday. Stormy Daniels met with Manhattan prosecutors yesterday regarding the $130,000 dollar hush money payment that was made to her during Trump's 2016 campaign. Texas education officials announced a state takeover of Houston's public school district yesterday. San Francisco's board of supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution that would set aside a $5 million dollar one-time, lump sum payment for a reparations plan. Finally for today, Honda is recalling 500,000 vehicles in the US and Canada because the front seat belts in some of their top-selling models may not latch properly. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Credit Suisse to borrow up to $53.7 billion from Swiss central bank NBC: Ron DeSantis hit with an ethics complaint from Trump super PAC AP News: Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Trump AP News: Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger Axios: San Francisco supervisors open to reparations proposal AP News: Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson

Allies of  Trump are filing a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing  DeSantis of violating campaign finance and ethics rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Day 50 in the trial Norm affectionately refers to as "Gilligan's Island," that of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Although the brand names in alternative media assured you that the FBI destroyed evidence and persuaded you that the QAnon Shaman somehow forgot he lived through a mountain of exculpatory video footage, and further that the two had anything at all to do with each other, you loyal #LALiens knew better than to order a Big Mac with chicken on it Today, Norm and Mike discuss: › North Carolina Supreme Court's Decision to Rehear Harper v. Hall — Gerrymandering, the Impact of an Elected Judiciary, and a Review of Moore v. Harper › President Donald Trump Has Filed a Complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics Against Governor Ron DeSantis — Is DeSantis Running a Shadow Presidential Campaign? Join us. Daily livestreams beginning at 7:45am EST on: › Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LawandLegitimacy. › Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandlegiti... Subscribe and turn on notifications! Support Law and Legitimacy: Locals: https://lawandlegitimacy.locals.com/ Twitter: @PattisPodcast, @PattisNorm, and @MichaelBoyer_ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Audible, Spotify, or wherever you receive podcasts and rate LAL 5 stars. Subscribe here on our Rumble and Youtube channels, give us a Rumble, and join our active community of free-thinkers, contrarians, and the unafraid on Locals!

It is Day 50 in the trial Norm affectionately refers to as "Gilligan's Island," that of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Although the brand names in alternative media assured you that the FBI destroyed evidence and persuaded you that the QAnon Shaman somehow forgot he lived through a mountain of exculpatory video footage, and further that the two had anything at all to do with each other, you loyal #LALiens knew better than to order a Big Mac with chicken on it Today, Norm and Mike discuss: › North Carolina Supreme Court's Decision to Rehear Harper v. Hall — Gerrymandering, the Impact of an Elected Judiciary, and a Review of Moore v. Harper › President Donald Trump Has Filed a Complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics Against Governor Ron DeSantis — Is DeSantis Running a Shadow Presidential Campaign? Join us. Daily livestreams beginning at 7:45am EST on: › Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LawandLegitimacy. › Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandlegiti... Subscribe and turn on notifications! Support Law and Legitimacy: Locals: https://lawandlegitimacy.locals.com/ Twitter: @PattisPodcast, @PattisNorm, and @MichaelBoyer_ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Audible, Spotify, or wherever you receive podcasts and rate LAL 5 stars. Subscribe here on our Rumble and Youtube channels, give us a Rumble, and join our active community of free-thinkers, contrarians, and the unafraid on Locals!

Major General James Lee Dozier is a retired U.S. Army officer who served 35 years with the U.S. Army and NATO in the United States, Europe and Asia. He was commissioned as an Army officer in 1956 following graduation from West Point. He earned a master's degree from the University of Arizona in aerospace engineering and is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. During his service in Vietnam, General Dozier was awarded both the Silver Star and Bronze Star for heroism and the Purple Heart for combat wounds. In 1981 he was kidnapped by Red Brigades terrorists in Italy and held for 42 days before being rescued. General Dozer's conduct during this harrowing period was recognized by President Ronald Reagan with several invitations to visit the White House. On retirement from active service in 1985, Dozier returned to Florida and became a leader in agribusiness for 20 more years before retiring again in 2004. Since 1985 General Dozier has been actively involved in community groups and veterans' organizations, including the Lee County Electric Cooperative, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, the Florida Commission on Veterans Affairs, the Southwest Council Boy Scouts of America, the Fort Myers Heart Walk, Rotary Club, the Lee Coast Chapter Military Officers Association of America, Good Wheels and the local Congressman's Service Academy Nominating Committee, among others. In 2015 he was inducted by Governor Scott into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. In this episode, he talks about his time at West Point, his relationship with Maj Gen George Patton IV and Gen Norman Schwarzkopf, and lessons from his kidnapping and captivity. You can purchase Gen Dozier's book, Finding My Pole Star, here. ***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and friendly comment on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.

Former Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea joins the podcast this week to give her first-hand account of the events surrounding Vaccinegate, for which County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh was recently publicly reprimanded, censured, and fined by the Florida Commission on Ethics, much of which contradicts the commissioner's own claims.

Florida Commission on Mental Health issued its interim report calling for major changes in the accessibility and delivery of mental health services and changes to legislation affecting the criminal justice system's response to arrestees with mental illness. Hon. Ron Ficarrotta, Chief Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit serves on the Commission and discusses the recommendations.

Heather Vernillo is a Nurse Practitioner, Small Business Owner in Palm Harbor Florida. VernilloForPinellas.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realpeopleusa/support

When The Tsunami of Justice Comes. The Unjust Are Mowed Down and Destroyed. April 30, 2022 | Imran Siddiqui | Justice News | I have always felt that audio does not lie, audio is naked, no matter how hard you try to dress it up, you can't, you can always catch a person's true character in their audio, the sound, the spoken voice will say it all. This is one of those episodes where I don't have to say much. I chose to do audio so I can show people the reality of what we can really become, as human beings - and mostly we are worse than animals. A clear example of what I'm writing about is not just in the case of John Merritt a "Florida Shame" or any other external reference link that I will give you to source. Instead I will give you the pure audio, in it's closest raw form, and because you are reading this, then you do have a brain cell and you can think, listen and understand what's being said and then make up your own mind. This is an audio of John Merritt's parole hearing which was a public hearing that took place on April 27 2022 at the Florida Commission on Offender Review in Tallahassee, Florida. Merritt's Private Investigator Dennis Forrester of the Beacon Investigative Solutions was there along with John's attorney Gray Thomas, John's sister Darlene Roy and myself. What we heard at the end was absurd and shocking to the senses. This is what you get after 36 years of wrongful conviction. Continue reading on the JBlog -  | Imran Siddiqui is the managing editor at Justice News and the author of the JBlog. Listen to Imran's podcast FairPlay Challenging Wrongful Convictions on J107 Justice Radio

I want to talk about how Pinellas County is being burdened unnecessarily with heavy taxes and how must not let Pinellas County begin to look like South Tampa. I want to preserve the small town feel we have in South Tampa with smart grow and rehab our current commercial locations instead of making our limited space unlivable due to urban sprawl. Click HERE to sign Heather's ballot petition, donate and subscribe to her updates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realpeopleusa/support

Heather is running as an America First Republican for the Pinellas County Commission in District 4. Heather is a small business owner in Pinellas County as a Nurse Practitioner and the owner operator of Vernillo Health & Wellness in Palm Harbor. Heather is running against Dave Eggers who kept Pinellas County FL under severe lockdowns. Click HERE to sign Heather's ballot petition and donate. Also subscribe to her website updates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realpeopleusa/support

In the episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Judge Edwin A. Scales, III to the Third District Court of Appeal, who also happens to be a DJ on local station 104.1. We talk about his love for music and how he never gave up on his dream, while still being a local District Court Judge. More on Ed Scales, III Ed's show—oddly named “The Ed Scales Show”—airs on US-1 Radio most Sundays from 11am-2pm. The show has aired on US-1 Radio for over two decades and continues the station's tradition of nontraditional radio, Florida Keys-style. No one (other than Bill Becker) has been on-the-air at US-1 Radio longer. Management of the station is as puzzled as everyone else as to why this is the case. No matter how often we change the locks to keep Ed out, Ed finds a way into the studio to do his show. Trust us, if it weren't for his impeccable musical taste, we'd call the cops! While it's hard to describe Ed's show with any particularity, suffice to say that he plays a wide variety of great rock and roll. Ed regularly sneaks down into the US-1 Radio music vault to play stuff you just don't hear every day, and he also mixes in the hits so that there's truly “something for everyone”. He even peppers the show with entertaining features like “Ed's Peeve of the Week” and “This Date in Rock and Roll History”. So, tune in on Sundays for “The Ed Scales Show”…..and give us a shout if you know a good locksmith. Now on to the Judge part... On October 18, 2013 Governor Rick Scott appointed Judge Edwin A. Scales, III to the Third District Court of Appeal, making him the first Monroe County attorney ever appointed to the Court. Before his appointment, Judge Scales was a sole practitioner in Key West, Florida. His practice concentrated in the areas of appellate litigation, commercial and real estate litigation, administrative law, and mediation. Additionally, through his “of-counsel” affiliation with the GrayRobinson law firm, Judge Scales served as the General Counsel to the Florida Citrus Commission. Prior to moving to Key West, Judge Scales was a shareholder in the Lakeland, Florida law firm of Lane, Trohn, Bertrand, & Vreeland, P.A. In 1998, Judge Scales became the General Counsel for Historic Tours of America, Inc., a national site-seeing company with headquarters in Key West, Florida. From 2011 thru 2013, Judge Scales served on the Florida Commission on Ethics and was its vice chairman. In 2005, Monroe County's attorneys elected Judge Scales to serve on the Florida Bar's Board of Governors, and he was re-elected to that position four times. He served on the Bar's Executive Committee for three years and chaired both the Bar's Legislation Committee and Citizen's Forum. In 2006, Judge Scales was appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to the Board of Trustees of the Florida Keys Community College. He was reappointed to the Board by Governors Crist and Scott. He chaired the Board from 2007 to 2009, and again in 2011 and 2012. From 2000 to 2005, Judge Scales served on the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for Florida's Southern District. In 2009, he was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to the Judicial Nominating Commission for Florida's 16th Judicial Circuit, and was reappointed to the JNC by Gov. Rick Scott in 2012. In 2001, he was elected to serve a four-year term on the Key West City Commission, and in 2003 was appointed to the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council, where he served two years as Treasurer. Since 1999, Judge Scales has hosted the weekly "Ed Scales Show" heard on Keys radio station US-1 (104.1 FM - www.us1radio.com). He has an extensive background in both radio and television, hosting "The Legal Beagles" radio program in the Tampa Bay area from 1996 to 1998. Since joining the Court, Judge Scales has been appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to represent Florida's judiciary on the Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors, where he chairs the Foundation's Audit Committee. Chief Justice Charles Canady appointed Judge Scales to serve on Florida's Judicial Management Council, the long-range planning committee for Florida's judicial branch of government. Judge Scales also served on the Board of Directors of the University of Florida Alumni Association, taught the complex civil litigation courses at Florida's College for Advanced Judicial Studies, has taught courses as part of the faculty of the National Judicial College, and regularly presents continuing legal education seminars to local bar associations. Judge Scales was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and was raised in Lakeland, Florida. He received his B.S. in Telecommunications with Honors from the University of Florida in 1988. While an undergraduate at the University of Florida, he was appointed by Governor Bob Martinez to serve on the Florida Board of Regents from 1987 to 1988, and was tapped into the Florida Blue Key leadership honorary. He also served as the "mike man" for the Florida Gators and is a 2-year UF Varsity Letterman. In 1988, he was named the University of Florida's outstanding male graduate and was named to the University of Florida Hall of Fame. In 1991 he received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law. While in law school, Judge Scales served as President of the University of Florida Student Body, he received the Bill Fleming Memorial Award for outstanding service to the University of Florida community, and he received the Book Award for Florida Administrative Law demonstrating academic excellence in that area. US1 Radio Show FL Courts.org

Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Zephyrhills with her husband Scott. Title & Credentials: Commissioner, Speaker, Author & Medicare Broker Book:Title: Ñeque- (NYEH-KEH) The Mindset to Get What You Want The people who become happy success stories have one discipline in common—ñeque, an indefatigable inner grit, and resilience. Ecuadorian native Rosie Paulsen came to the United States when she was in her late teens and worked hard to become successful in multiple arenas. The lessons she learned are the basis of Ñeque: The Mindset to Get What You Want, her inspiring book which can help you find your purpose and achieve a thriving, successful, and profitable business. Contact: Rosie Paulsen 813 909 6965 rosie@rosiepaulsen.com Rosie Paulsen, quien ha sido honrada como una de los cincuenta líderes empresariales hispanos más influyentes en Florida, es originaria de Ecuador y llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando era adolescente. Como oradora pública y pionera en los negocios, Rosie es propietaria de Rosie Paulsen Enterprises y S&R Services, una compañía que ofrece cobertura de Medicare para personas en toda Tampa Bay. Ha recibido un Premio al Liderazgo de Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage y es ex alumna de Smart Start Pasco e Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie actualmente se desempeña como comisionada de la Comisión de Florida sobre la condición jurídica y social de la mujer y del Consejo de Igualdad de Oportunidades Comerciales de la Ciudad de Tampa. Vive en Zephyrhills con su esposo Scott. Título y credenciales: Comisionado, orador, autor y corredor de Medicare Libro: Título: Ñeque- (NYEH-KEH) La mentalidad para conseguir lo que quieres. Las personas que se convierten en historias de éxito felices tienen una disciplina en común: ñeque, una determinación interior infatigable y resistencia. La nativa ecuatoriana Rosie Paulsen llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando estaba en su adolescencia y trabajó duro para tener éxito en múltiples escenarios. Las lecciones que aprendió son la base de Ñeque: The Mindset to Get What You Want, su libro inspirador que puede ayudarlo a encontrar su propósito y lograr un negocio próspero, exitoso y rentable. Contacto Rosie Paulsen 813 909 6965 rosie@rosiepaulsen.com Contacto Rosie Paulsen 813 909 6965 rosie@rosiepaulsen.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miss-latina-tampa/support

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! With nearly 30 years of state and local government management experience, Monica Cepero serves as Deputy County Administrator. She joined the executive team of County Administration at Broward County in November 2008. Prior to joining Broward County, Cepero served as the Environmental Policy Advisor to Florida Governor Jeb Bush and was responsible for the policy and budget recommendations of $6.5 billion for the environmental and agricultural agencies. She served as advisor to the Governor on local government issues, prepared revenue and economic impact analyses on a variety of proposed legislation, and environmental and agricultural matters of the state, as well as other major statewide reform initiatives. Following her tenure in the Governor's office, she worked in the Miami office of PBS&J (now Atkins North America), as Manager of Strategic Positioning and Public Affairs. Her career in public service began during her post-graduate studies, when she worked for the City of Tallahassee serving in a variety of positions during an eight-year period from the City Manager's Office to the Office of Management and Budget, in which she oversaw various municipal functions including public safety agencies, park services and utility operations. In July 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Cepero to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, for a four-year term. The Commission was created by the Florida Legislature in 1969 to enforce the Florida Civil Rights Act and address discrimination issues across the state.​​ For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Lynn Mulherin, Commissioner, Florida Commission for Independent Education! Lynn talks to us about why online education is here to stay. Like so many other leaders in the space, she makes a distinction between online and remote learning - and how the pandemic pushed (not pulled) institutions to the online competitive market. Understanding the adult market is critical, their motivations are different and it's critical that higher ed leaders define what they mean by "student" when they are discussing consumers. Lynn says it's time to move from disruption to transformation - the trends are accessibility, affordability, and scalability! Students will still benefit by moving up the learning ladder! Lynn Mulherin leverages the power of technology and teams to advocate for student access, equity and education evolution. Her career includes twenty years as an executive at University of Phoenix and fifteen concurrent years as a commissioner for the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Her particular focus has been on first-generation adult college students. Lynn also created and launched a platform designed to virtually celebrate graduations and other life milestones at sharepearlsofwisdom.com. Another episode sponsored by our great friends at MDT Marketing! Get your free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

(Keynote Speaker) -Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Tampa with her husband and children (Master of Ceremonies) Melahni Qualls Ake- Melahni Ake, is the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, a Certified John Maxwell Team leadership coach, speaker and trainer, and as a Certified WHY Institute Agent she helps others Discover their own WHY, Melahni professional influence began at Walt Disney World and carried into financial services, fundraising and medical device sales and leadership. She believes in the power of our mindset to design our life with purpose. She is a popular Event Master of Ceremonies, Voice Actor, Leadership Podcast Host of Everyday Leaders 50in50, best selling author, motivational speaker and life strategy coach who challenges her clients to dream beyond their limiting beliefs and create better strategic ways to make sense out of the possibilities in front of them to change the world. What she knows is that When you know your WHY, and START with WHY, What You Do has more Impact.   Reserve Your Virtual Seat: https://fb.me/e/RgvZfrY5

Rita Barreto, the former chairperson of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, is an empowered woman, a published author, an award-winning consultant, and the visionary and founder of Top Tier Leadership. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In her professional life, she spent 23 years in corporate America as a high-level director. Then, she took a leap and started her own business, Top Tier Leadership, 25 years ago.  In this episode, Rita shares her experiences as a 6-year commissioner. In 2020, she became the chairperson of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. This Commission includes women of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, professions, and geographic locations. Due to the diversity of the Commission they are able to come up with so many different solutions and approaches. She is proud to say that everyone in the commission didn't skip a beat, even in the midst of the pandemic. They even held virtual events that enabled women to engage and be heard. They discovered that when they have a virtual event, more women attended than when they organized an in-person one. Rita developed and gathered more data concerning the status of women,  which could be utilized as a tool for future project decision-making. Rita has also produced an annual report containing measurable data to aid in the development of policies to solve challenges that impact women and girls. For many years, women have been suffering from discrimination. Women are not allowed to vote and don't have the same rights as men. However, things changed 100 years ago as the suffragists fought for the rights of women. The suffragists pioneered equality and women's empowerment. Rosie and Rita talked about the 100 years of women's suffrage in this episode. Rita reiterates that this is a significant event as it reflects where women have been. It celebrates women's voices and the power to vote for someone to represent them in the government. Women's suffrage enables us to have a voice and to make changes. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women awards two major awards: Florida Women's Hall of Fame and Spirit of the Community Award. While many may be familiar with the Women's Hall of Fame award, many may not be familiar with the latter. Rita shared that the Spirit of the Community Award is a way of recognizing women who are currently volunteering in their communities with pure motivation. To nominate someone visit fcsw.net and complete an application and be sure to quantify what the nominee did in the community. A total of 12 women are selected. The Commission also has a video and essay contest for the youth related to women issues. Both boys and girls up to high school age can submit a video and essay. In 2020, the Commission purchased a kiosk that allows visitors to the State Capital to view the Women's Hall of Fame awardees. Prior to 2020 visitors could only view this information by visiting the Women's Hall of Fame wall at the Capital.  Towards the end, Rita suggests her favorite book, Leadership Challenge by James Kouze and Barry Posner. She loved this book as it is research-based and discussed the five characteristics of an admired leader: inspire a shared vision, model the way, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. She also advises everyone to pick one area to work on and once mastered move onto another characteristic. In closing, it is important that we help each other rather than forcing our own way to the top. Have pure motives. The change starts with you because the only person you can change is you!   #Women #100YearsofWomenSuffrage #FloridaCommissionontheStatusofWomen #FCSW #Chair #VotingRight #Example #RoleModel #Pioneer   LinkedIn │ Top Tier Leadership  │ Florida Commission on the Status of Women

Rita Barreto, visionary founder and president of Top Tier Leadership, has worked with some of the top brands in the world to build leadership bench strength, enhance employee engagement, and increase profits. She is a motivational speaker, award-winning consultant, author, and TEDx speaker. In 2020, she served as the Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women and has had three gubernatorial appointments.  Currently, she serves as Chair of Discover the Palm Beaches, the county tourism marketing organization.

Episode 00039Release Date: January 25, 2021Description: In this episode, Dr. Annie Thompson, an analyst with over three decades of experience now-turned professor at two universities, shares how she fell into the field of law enforcement analysis and how she continues to give back to the profession through education and mentoring. Dr. Thompson and Jason discuss the gap between academia and the professional world -- what should be taught in school and what should be learned on-the-job? Dr. Thompson goes into detail about the finding and retaining quality analysts, the benefits of internships, and what her plans are if she was an “internship czar” for a professional association (what her policies would be, guide to success for students, etc.). Dr. Thompson also gives the listener some insight on another project she is working -- “what’s next after you get a job as an analyst?” Tune in to hear what she has to say. Dr. Annie Thompson is currently an adjunct professor at Tiffin University and an assistant professor at Florida A&M University. Name Drops: Joe RyanPublic Service Announcements:  Jeffrey VandersipRelated Links: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?DepartmentofSociologyAndCriminalJustice&WELCOME , CPTED = https://www.ncpc.org/resources/home-neighborhood-safety/crime-prevention-through-environmental-design-training-program/ , https://www.tableau.com/ Email:  annie.thompson@famu.edu Podcast Writer: Mindy DuongTheme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble.  Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.comPodcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.comPodcast Twitter: @leapodcastsYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/yZ7eg7e0e7c  00:00:31 - Introducing Annie00:03:50 - Sex Crimes Against Children Unit00:13:22 - Becoming a Supervisor00:18:36 - Moving to Virginia and Using Tableau00:26:26 - Florida Commission on Offender Review00:30:45 - Break - Jeffrey Vandersip00:31:58 - Getting her Doctorate00:36:49 - Writing Tips00:45:18 - Gap Between Academia and Profession01:01:42 - Personal Interests:  Crime Shows, Cowboys, & Pound Cake01:06:00 - Words to the World

Rosie joins Kim to not only share her powerful story and her book Ñeque- The Spirit of a Resilient Mindset but also very practical suggestions on how to Pivot Your Business in 2021 with her ACDC method. Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Tampa with her husband and children. www.rosiepaulsen.com Book: Title: Ñeque- The Spirit of a Resilient Mindset The People who become happy success stories have one discipline in common - ñeque, an indefatigable inner grit and resilience. Ecuadorian native Rosie Paulsen came to the United States when she was in her late teens and worked hard to become successful in multiple arenas. The lessons she learned are the basis of Ñeque: The Spirit of a Resilient Mindset, her inspiring book which can help you find your purpose and turn it into a vocation. Rosie has used these four components – Purpose, Persistence, Perseverance and Pivot – to build two happy successful businesses, all while juggling here dream career with having a family and a life. She starts with a positive mindset, and an ongoing commitment to learning, growing, and improving. Her book offers support, advice, and actionable tips for finding – and living – your best business and life. If you want to be the next happy success story, find your Ñeque today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosie joins Kim to not only share her powerful story and her book Ñeque- The Spirit of a Resilient Mindset but also very practical suggestions on how to Pivot Your Business in 2021 with her ACDC method. Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Tampa with her husband and children. www.rosiepaulsen.com Book: Title: Ñeque- The Spirit of a Resilient Mindset The People who become happy success stories have one discipline in common - ñeque, an indefatigable inner grit and resilience. Ecuadorian native Rosie Paulsen came to the United States when she was in her late teens and worked hard to become successful in multiple arenas. The lessons she learned are the basis of Ñeque: The Spirit of a Resilient Mindset, her inspiring book which can help you find your purpose and turn it into a vocation. Rosie has used these four components – Purpose, Persistence, Perseverance and Pivot – to build two happy successful businesses, all while juggling here dream career with having a family and a life. She starts with a positive mindset, and an ongoing commitment to learning, growing, and improving. Her book offers support, advice, and actionable tips for finding – and living – your best business and life. If you want to be the next happy success story, find your Ñeque today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commissioner Rosie Paulsen is a Published Author, Speaker & Medicare Broker.   Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection.    Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Tampa with her husband and children.     Rosiepaulsen.com   Rosie Paulsen Enterprises LLC   #ifoundrosie

Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage, and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Tampa with her husband and children.

Today’s episode is the sixth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Natalia Martinez-Kalinina, General Manager of CIC Miami and Latin America Lead of CIC Global. Natalia is also the Founder of Awesome Foundation MIAMI, a micro-grant leader in South Florida, Co-Founder of Aminta Ventures, and she was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Florida Commission on Community Service.

This week on SarahTalk... Part 2 of this week's episode features a few news stories, plus we break down the first televised debate between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz. In the news... Father Jonathan Morris, Roman Catholic Priest, tells Fox & Friends Baby Died in Hurricane Florence Because "God's Purpose" Londonn Moore, Florida Trans Woman of Color Shot to Death "I am Enough" - Cheryl B. Evans Purchase "Wonderfully and Purposely Made: I am Enough" (for trans people)     Purchase "My Parenting Journey" (for parents of LGBTQ people) Kimberly Daniels Investigated by Florida Commission on Ethics over $1M in Undeclared Assets Cody Wilson, Defense Distributed - Company Behind Downloadable 3D Printer Instructions to Make Guns, Charged with Sexual Assault of an Underage Girl Beto O'Rourke v. Ted Cruze Beto on Kneeling for Anthem [Video] A Florida Man

Shelley Lauten is the CEO of "The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness" and she is on a mission to make homelessness, brief, rare and one time. Her conversation with the Hunters is filled with inspiring stories and solid facts.

“Making entrepreneurship accessible… can be an incredible way of driving economic development.” — Natalia Martinez-Kalinina   Today’s guest is Natalia Martinez-Kalinina, General Manager of CIC Miami and Latin America Lead of CIC Global. Natalia is also the Founder of Awesome Foundation MIAMI, a micro-grant leader in South Florida, Co-Founder of Aminta Ventures, and she was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Florida Commission on Community Service. She is also the Co-Creator and Curator of Love Lost, Miami, an annual art exhibit. Natalia joins Innovation City today to talk about the advantages that Miami offers as a major hub for innovation, the power of cross-stakeholder engagement, and the importance of making entrepreneurship accessible at all levels of society.

On Trimmel Gomes' latest episode of “The Rotunda,” Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg talks about his decision to file ethics complaints against eight “sham” write-in candidates. After a failed effort to get a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot through Florida's Constitution Revision Commission, Aronberg and Sherry Plymale, a Republican commission member, filed complaints with the Florida Commission on Ethics and the Department of State to issue fines against the candidates scattered across the state, as they believe they are bogus. Also, Aronberg provides Gomes with an update on the opioid crisis in Palm Beach County. The Rotunda podcast is available each Monday via iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud. Follow on @RotundaPodcast on Twitter and visit www.rotundapodcast.com for daily updates.

On Trimmel Gomes’ latest episode of “The Rotunda,” Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg talks about his decision to file ethics complaints against eight “sham” write-in candidates. After a failed effort to get a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot through Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission, Aronberg and Sherry Plymale, a Republican commission member, filed complaints with the Florida Commission on Ethics and the Department of State to issue fines against the candidates scattered across the state, as they believe they are bogus. Also, Aronberg provides Gomes with an update on the opioid crisis in Palm Beach County. The Rotunda podcast is available each Monday via iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud. Follow on @RotundaPodcast on Twitter and visit www.rotundapodcast.com for daily updates.

A Florida mayor is the Clown of the Day after trying to get a woman to have sex with him in exchange for some speed bumps! A woman filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics claiming the town’s mayor David Stewart said if she had sex with him he would make sure her neighborhood would receive speed bumps to slow speeding traffic down!Catherine Padilla also said Stewart drove her to a motel, about three years ago, after they had lunch and wanted to go into a room with her, but she said that she declined the offer, and stayed in the car.Stewart claims that Padilla’s claims are false.

A Florida mayor is the Clown of the Day after trying to get a woman to have sex with him in exchange for some speed bumps! A woman filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics claiming the town’s mayor David Stewart said if she had sex with him he would make sure her neighborhood would receive speed bumps to slow speeding traffic down!Catherine Padilla also said Stewart drove her to a motel, about three years ago, after they had lunch and wanted to go into a room with her, but she said that she declined the offer, and stayed in the car.Stewart claims that Padilla’s claims are false.

Susan Glickman Florida Director, SACE Action Fund Susan has worked with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy since 2001 as a consultant and lobbyist and was named Florida Director in August 2013. Susan has a background in running political campaigns and also directs SACE’s Action Fund in the Sunshine State. A native of Florida, Susan has consulted with many national organizations such as Natural Resources Defense Council, Ceres, Advanced Energy Economy, Union of Concerned Scientists, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Vote Solar, Clean Energy Group, Environmental Defense Fund and Clean Air Task Force. She developed and directed The Florida Business Network for a Clean Energy Economy, a coalition of business leaders working together to advance the clean energy economy. Prior to energy and climate issues, Susan worked to grant the FDA authority to regulate tobacco with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; to institute a nation-wide health tracking system with Trust for America’s Health and for the first time to fund prostate cancer research with the National Prostate Cancer Coalition. Susan was recently appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Florida Commission on Volunteer Service. She was Founding Chair of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Susan grew up in Tampa, attending St. John’s Episcopal Day School and Academy of the Holy Names. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech from the University of Texas at Austin and an A.A. from Florida State University. Susan resides in Belleair Beach on Florida’s central Gulf coast.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Dr. JR Harding, an author, disability advocate, and instructional specialist at Florida State University. JR’s accomplishments are staggering, with only a few being: contributing over 30 years to National State and Community Policy for the Independence and self-sufficiency of persons with disability, being a two-time presidential appointee, a seven time gubernatorial appointee, being asked to speak on numerous occasions to the US Congress in Florida Legislature, and he is the former chairman of the Florida Commission for Transportation Disable. Dr. Harding discusses the importance of self-advocacy, why it is important to ask for the assistance one needs, and how the tools and accommodations offered to the neurodiverse and disabled makes everyone’s life easier. For JR’s first appearance on Exploring Different Brains, visit: http://differentbrains.com/fighting-accessibility-disability-support-dr-jr-harding-fsu-edb-60/

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. JR Harding, an author, disability advocate, and instructional specialist at Florida State University. JR’s accomplishments are staggering, with only a few being: contributing over 30 years to National State and Community Policy for the Independence and self-sufficiency of persons with disability, being a two-time presidential appointee, a seven time gubernatorial appointee, being asked to speak on numerous occasions to the US Congress in Florida Legislature, and he is the former chairman of the Florida Commission for Transportation Disable. Dr. Harding discusses the challenges he has faced being quadriplegic, the tools he has used to maximize his abilities, and the importance of understanding and appreciating the resource people with disabilities can be for businesses. For more information, visit: JRHarding.com www.FSU.edu And look for his books Now What? and ADA Adventure. Look for his Different Brains blog here: http://differentbrains.com/author/jr-harding/

Athalia Ponsell Lindsley was a well-known American model, Broadway dancer, and political activist who also appeared on the television show Winner Take All. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, to a wealthy family and spent a significant portion of her life in New York City.Lindsley made an unsuccessful bid for state senator and planned to run for a seat on the St. Johns County, Florida Commission. During a county meeting in October 1973, she mentioned that her life had been threatened.On January 23, 1974, Lindsley was attacked on the front steps of her home by a white middle-aged male wearing a white dress shirt and dark dress pants. She was struck nine times with a machete and nearly decapitated. The perpetrator was never identified, and Stanford, who was indicted, was acquitted after a two-hour jury deliberation. Critics have accused the police of botching the investigation and tainting evidence. Her murder occurred four months after she married James "Jinx" Lindsley, a former mayor of St. Augustine and successful real estate agent.The murder remains unsolved to this day. Lindsley had an ongoing feud with her neighbor Alan Griffin Stanford Jr. regarding the six stray dogs she took in that barked incessantly.Resources & LinksHWTC Content● Website: https://www.housewivesoftruecrime.com/● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/housewivesoftruecrime/● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BFNwyu4KhFpSGdQXS6Pzw● TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy