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Jim RosicaAugust 22, 2016
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Large donations continue to trickle into North Florida congressional candidates in advance of next Tuesday’s primary elections. On Sunday, Matt Gaetz reported $10,000 — two contributions of $5,000 each — from the Majority Committee Political Action Committee (PAC). That PAC is affiliated with U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from Bakersfield, California. Gaetz, a Republican state […]

Jim RosicaAugust 19, 2016
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” is a supporter of state Sen. Darren Soto. So, it turns out, is his whole immediate family. Campaign finance reports show Miranda chipped in $1,500 to Soto’s congressional campaign on Aug. 2. He lists his occupation as “rapper.” Miranda achieved wide success and fame […]

Jim RosicaAugust 18, 2016
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State Rep. Mike Hill says he “absolutely” did not break the law when he claimed a homestead exemption on a house he owns. The Pensacola Beach Republican responded Thursday to reports of his investigation by the Escambia County Property Appraiser’s Office for possible homestead exemption fraud. The South Santa Rosa News reported Wednesday Hill was being investigated after a citizen allegation […]

Jim RosicaAugust 18, 2016
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Calling all constitutional aficionados: Your service is requested. Gov. Rick Scott Thursday opened the application process for the 2017-18 Florida Constitution Revision Commission, which meets once every 20 years. “Appointees will learn firsthand what issues and potential changes are most important to our families in order to best make these impactful decisions,” Scott said in a statement. As […]

Jim RosicaAugust 18, 2016
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Federal campaign contributions of over $1,000, now required to be reported within two days, are starting to be filed in North Florida’s congressional races. Federal Election Commission records show several “48-hour notices” in the filings for the conservative-leaning 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, much of it money from political action committees, or PACs. The primary is Aug. 30. By […]

Jim RosicaAugust 18, 2016
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Todd Chase says his $24,000 in unpaid credit card bills shouldn’t factor into his qualifications to be a state utility regulator. “It’s taken care of, settled, and not an issue,” said Chase, one of three finalists for a spot on the Florida Public Service Commission. A government watchdog disagrees, saying it may reflect on “whether he is […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016
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Lon S. Arend will be the next judge on the 12th Judicial Circuit bench for DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Gov. Rick Scott‘s office announced the pick Wednesday. Arend, 46, of Palmetto, is the circuit’s chief assistant state attorney, or top deputy prosecutor, having joined that office in 1995. “During his time with the State Attorney’s Office, […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016
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VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s tourism agency, says it’s continuing a sponsorship deal with a London soccer —er, football — team. The partnership with Fulham Football Club is entering its second year, according to an email sent Wednesday by Paul Phipps, the agency’s chief marketing officer. What’s the Florida connection? The club is owned by Shahid Khan, who also owns the […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016
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Republican Neal Dunn racked up another slate of endorsements Wednesday, with thumbs-up from a trio of top law enforcers. Dunn’s campaign announced recommendations from: — Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford. — Former Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner, former Bay County Sheriff and Bay County Commissioner Guy Tunnell. — Former Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen. Dunn is running […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016
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A Panhandle newspaper is reporting state Rep. Mike Hill is being investigated for homestead exemption fraud. The South Santa Rosa News reported Wednesday that Hill, a Pensacola Beach Republican, was the subject of an active investigation by the Escambia County Property Appraiser’s Office. The investigation relates to an allegation of “fraudulently claiming homestead exemption for a house he owns […]


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