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Phil AmmannMarch 25, 2015

Jeb Bush is taking his fundraising tour to California next week in support of Right to Rise, the super PAC many expect will bankroll his likely presidential bid. The former governor heads to Newport Beach on Monday for an elite $25,000-per-couple “reception and discussion” at the Pacific Club, reports Matea Gold of The Washington Post. After […]

Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) congratulated its former chairman Lenny Curry Tuesday night for advancing to the runoff election for Jacksonville’s next mayor. “The RPOF congratulates Lenny Curry on a hard-fought race and for advancing to the general election in the Jacksonville mayor’s race,” current RPOF Chair Blaise Ingoglia wrote in a statement. “As a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

It’s not over yet. Before Jacksonville knows who its next mayor will be, residents must got to the polls once again. This time voters will decide a May 19 runoff between incumbent Alvin Brown and challenger Lenny Curry. Brown, the first Democrat elected to the office since Ed Austin in 1991, took a 5-point lead […]

Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

At Virginia’s Liberty University, Ted Cruz made it official. The Texas senator declared his long awaited White House bid on Monday with a passionate 30-minute speech, calling to “reignite the promise of America.” Cruz, a tea party firebrand, became the first in a soon-to-be-very-crowded Republican field with an event at the bastion of Christian conservatism; […]

Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

At Virginia’s Liberty University, Ted Cruz made it official. The Texas senator declared his long awaited White House bid on Monday with a passionate 30-minute speech, calling to “reignite the promise of America.” Cruz, a tea party firebrand, became the first in a soon-to-be-very-crowded Republican field with an event at the bastion of Christian conservatism; […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Staff problems in Florida prisons are bad, but parole officers might have it even worse. Although Florida state prisons have received a lot of attention lately, slashed budgets in the Department of Corrections probation and parole divisions have a potential to cause bigger problems. WTSP/10 Investigates is reporting on a months-long study that found probation […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy started the first day of his U.S. Senate bid, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) welcomed the Jupiter Democrat to the race by showcasing one notable coincidence. Murphy joined the race on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “The RPOF warmly welcomes liberal-insider Patrick Murphy into the race for […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy started the first day of his U.S. Senate bid, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) welcomed the Jupiter Democrat to the race by showcasing one notable coincidence. Murphy joined the race on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “The RPOF warmly welcomes liberal-insider Patrick Murphy into the race for […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

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Jeb Bush heads to California next week for high-dollar fundraisers

RPOF congratulates Lenny Curry for reaching Jax mayor runoff

Jax mayor’s race now down to Alvin Brown, Lenny Curry

Bill Day's latest: The "Cruzzard" takes flight

Bill Day’s latest: The “Cruzzard” takes flight

WTSP: Probation officers outline “dangerous” staffing crisis at DOC

RPOF aims to showcase Patrick Murphy's support of Obamacare

RPOF aims to showcase Patrick Murphy’s support of Obamacare

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy's U.S. Senate bid

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy’s U.S. Senate bid