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Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2017

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Over the past few days, the tone of the SD 40 special election has changed, as the early momentum held by Republican Jose Felix Diaz has tilted somewhat toward Democrat Annette Taddeo. The big weekend Democrats needed appears to have materialized. As of Monday, one day before the race to replace former Sen. Frank Artiles, 28,351 ballots have been […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2017

What’s in a day? For a Sarasota-area race, it could mean everything. In the recently announced special election for Florida House District 72, questions are beginning to emerge over the paperwork filed by Ruta Jouniari, who announced her candidacy earlier this week. The businesswoman and community activist is the second Democrat in the race for […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. It’s Special Election Day in the race to succeed ex-Sen. Frank Artiles for Miami-Dade County’s Senate District 40 seat.

Peter SchorschSeptember 25, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A coalition of progressive groups wants to know: How “open to the public” is the Constitution Revision Commission going to be? The coalition—including the League of Women Voters of Florida, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Common Cause Florida […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 25, 2017

If you had any doubts about the keen interest in medical marijuana in Florida, you don’t have to look any further than how quickly demand is outpacing supply. That’s why the Florida Department of Health is preparing to issue five additional licenses for medical marijuana businesses in early October. The people want it, and entrepreneurs […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 25, 2017

A program that helps disabled Florida youth graduate high school and move on to jobs or further education is moving along swimmingly according to The Able Trust. The Florida High School High Tech program, or HSHT, saw 99 percent of participating high school seniors graduate last year, with better than four out of five getting […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 25, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Let’s begin the week with some exciting news … “Personnel note: Ana Ceballos joins Extensive Enterprises Media” via Florida Politics — Ceballos, who was The Associated Press’ legislative session relief reporter in Florida this year, is joining the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2017

The latest on the sports world reacting to President Donald Trump’s remarks about pro football. 4:00 p.m. – The Tennessee Titans are joining the Seattle Seahawks in deciding not to come out for the national anthem. The Seahawks announced nearly 30 minutes before kickoff that they would not stand for the national anthem because they “will […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2017

A deaf man from Tampa who claims innocence for his role in a 1981 murder will be back up for parole Wednesday. Felix Garcia, who turns 56 next month, is serving a life sentence in the death of Joseph Tramontana Jr. His case will again go before the Florida Commission on Offender Review, which will […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2017

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight is backing James Buchanan in the special election for House District 72, which was vacated by Alex Miller on Sept. 1. “I know James will give law enforcement the support we need to keep our community safe. He stands with us, so I will stand with him,” Knight said in […]

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Tone of SD 40 special election changes as Jose Felix Diaz lead tightens

Details matter: Questions arise in Ruta Jouniari HD 72 filing

Sunburn for 9.26.17 – Pepi vs. Annette; Mother Nature vs. Puerto Rico; Donald Trump vs. NFL Day 2; Rick Scott vs. Democrats

Last Call for 9.25.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

AGRiMED, a passionate player deserves Florida medical marijuana license

Tech program for disabled youth gets big results

Sunburn for 9.21.17 – POTUS vs. the NFL; Puerto Rico begs for help; Irma aftershocks; Bill Nelson’s still running; Ballard’s latest signing; Happy b’day, Christina Johnson!

The latest on NFL vs. Trump: Seahawks and Titans did not come out for anthem

Is this the year Felix Garcia goes free?

Tom Knight backs James Buchanan in HD 72 special election