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Anne LindbergSeptember 12, 2016

The first debate between the candidates for state House District 69 is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Community Room 101 at the library on the St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus, 6700 Eighth Ave. N. Republican incumbent Kathleen Peters is facing a challenge from Democrat Jennifer Webb. Peters was formerly mayor of South […]

Anne LindbergSeptember 9, 2016

The high cost of a college education was the main issue during a roundtable conversation Friday with Charlie Crist. “It’s clear to me … that one of the biggest issues is the cost factor,” Crist said. “Many look at higher education as a necessity, but it’s being charged as a luxury.” The roundtable, the latest […]

Anne LindbergSeptember 2, 2016

Like many who run for re-election, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis says he has unfinished business. But unlike many who say that, Bilirakis has specific goals in mind. High on that list of goals is health care for veterans. “Veterans are top on my list,” Bilirakis said Thursday. “These are our heroes.” Bilirakis has already helped usher through […]

Anne LindbergAugust 26, 2016

The race for the Pinellas County Judge Group 9 seat is coming down to a heated battle over experience. Challenger Dwight Dudley says incumbent Myriam Irizarry lacks courtroom trial experience in Florida. Irizarry says Dudley has misrepresented her experience. Now Dudley says he’s sticking by his claim that she lacks trial experience and says Irizarry is at fault for […]

Anne LindbergAugust 23, 2016

U.S. Rep. David Jolly and former Gov. Charlie Crist don’t agree on much. But Tuesday they agreed Congress’ failure to provide funding to combat the Zika virus is unconscionable. They were reacting to news released by Gov. Rick Scott that the Department of Health had confirmed a non-travel-related case of Zika in Pinellas County. Crist, a […]

Anne LindbergAugust 22, 2016

The United Faculty of Florida delivered more than 180 signed cards from faculty members at the St. Petersburg College to the Florida Public Employees Relations Committee, calling for certification of a faculty collective bargaining unit at the college. In accordance with state law, the faculty must submit a petition accompanied by 30 percent signed statements indicating […]

Anne LindbergAugust 16, 2016

Listen to Augie Ribeiro talk, hear his ads or read his campaign literature and two themes stand out: Ribeiro is an attorney who fights for the little guy and he’s the only “true Democrat” in the race for state Senate District 19. But a flyer that landed in Democratic mailboxes Monday — the first day […]

Anne LindbergAugust 12, 2016

Former Gov. Charlie Crist sat down with a small group of veterans Friday to listen firsthand to their experiences and thoughts on how best to serve those who fought for the U.S. “Some of the things we’ve touched on today are new to me,” Crist said. Among those new issues are a lack of services […]

Anne LindbergAugust 2, 2016

As he’s walked Florida’s House District 68 the past weeks, candidate Ben Diamond says he’s found one overriding issue among voters: a concern for the environment and the state’s waterways. So, on Tuesday, Diamond held a news conference to unveil a six-point plan he says he’ll work to pass if elected. “I’m running for the […]

Anne LindbergJuly 23, 2016

A Pasco County man suffering from Dystonia with Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms became the first Florida patient to receive a delivery of medical marijuana today from Trulieve, a medical cannabis dispensary. The delivery came days after Trulieve became the first dispensary to receive formal authorization from the state Department of Health to both grow and dispense low-THC medical cannabis. “Honoring our commitment to […]

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Las Vegas Strip transforms into a Grand Prix.

In battleground HD 69, Kathleen Peters, Jennifer Webb to debate

Students, educators tell Charlie Crist higher education comes with high price tag

Gus Bilirakis: Ready to get to work on ‘unfinished business’

Did Myriam Irizarry lie on her JNC application? Or is she lying now to voters?

As Zika comes to Pinellas, Charlie Crist and David Jolly condemn congressional failure to deal with disease

St. Petersburg College faculty petitions for union certification

Direct mail round-up: Flyer says Augie Ribeiro not a true Democrat, has no Florida law license

Charlie Crist says veterans’ services need more funding

Ben Diamond proposes plan for protecting Florida’s environment, water quality

Pasco County man receives first delivery of medical marijuana in Florida