Headlines

Rick Scott might not campaign anymore; Ann Scott to take over

Gov. Rick Scott‘s U.S. Senate campaign announced Monday that he expects to be so busy with Hurricane Michael recovery that … Scott Powers

Outside money now at $42 million in Florida’s U.S. Senate race

Outside groups have spent almost $17 million just in the past two weeks on advertising and other campaigning in the … Scott Powers

Hurricane Michael claims begin streaming in to state insurance office

An “extremely preliminary” report from the Office of Insurance Regulation shows that 13,000 Hurricane Michael-related claims have come into Florida … Michael Moline

Ashley Moody adds $720K, Sean Shaw $275K in Attorney General race

Ashley Moody posted her best fundraising numbers since winning the Republican nomination to replace term-limited Attorney General Pam Bondi, with … Drew Wilson

Matt Caldwell adds $277K, Nikki Fried $218K in Ag. Commish race

Lehigh Acres Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell reeled in another $277,000 for his bid to succeed Adam Putnam as Agriculture … Drew Wilson

Legislative, Influence and Policy

Educator uprising: FEA delegates opt for new leadership

Teachers overthrew sitting leadership for the Florida Education Association this weekend, electing new president Fedrick C. Ingram and a slate … Jacob Ogles

Kathleen Passidomo: To stop algae problem, get serious on septic tanks

If Florida wants to fight blue-green algae and red tide, it means getting serious about septic tanks, says state Sen. … Jacob Ogles

Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Chris Sprowls selected for fellowships

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera and state Rep. Chris Sprowls have been selected for The Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership. … Staff Reports

State says Florida State Hospital ‘secure and safe’

State officials are pushing back against news reports that Hurricane Michael left Florida State Hospital (FSP) in Chattahoochee cut off … Staff Reports