Bob Rose Show

A bill is being filed in the Florida Legislature to change election of Alachua County Commissioners. Presently representatives from that live in 5 different districts are elected by voters from the entire county. The bill wants commissioners to be elected by voters in their individual districts. The present Commission strenuously objects to changes. State Sen. Keith Perry supports the bill, to be submitted by local State House Rep. Chuck Clemmons, which he says would bring more diverse representation closer to the voters in each district. Right now he says voters from heavily concentrated population areas wield the greatest power, as opposed to rural areas. Hear Perry on why he feels it is important to give voice to voters countywide, on The Bob Rose Show.

Biden pulls use-of-force off the table against Russia’s possible invasion of Ukraine. China is watching the US while contemplating future moves against Taiwan. Latest moves in Congress squabble over defense bill, with provisions attempting to draft women, confiscate weapons and vaccine mandates. The left is using defense funding to push woke policies, while increasing scrutiny of conservatives and isolating principled military members who push back.

Florida growth vs. turnpike expansion in rural Levy County. Supply chain expansion and shipping in Florida is forcing upgrading the state’s infrastructure. But rural residents expressed their opposition to building high speed roads through rural areas of North Central Florida. Tradeoffs of traffic congestion as Florida’s population grows, and the need for commerce, discussed on The Bob Rose Show on 97.3 The SKY.

The Bob Rose Show's "What's Buggin' You" is your chance to sound off. The hype over the Omicron variant and Dr. Anthony Fauci are under the skin of folks. And the difference between business and customer-friendly Ocala and downtown Gainesville regarding their parking policies. Ocala is making downtown parking free to boost business during the holidays. While Gainesville is continuing to restrict parking access to downtown shoppers. "What's Buggin' You" is presented by Florida Pest Control every weekday morning at 7:20 on 97.3 The SKY.