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Drew WilsonJanuary 3, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried filled out her office’s personnel list a little more Thursday with another round of staffing announcements. The new hires include Franco Ripple as comms director, Max Flugrath as press secretary, Karen Skyers as minority affairs director, Rachel Morgan Garland as rural outreach director and Matt Gotha as cabinet affairs director. “We’re […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2019

The leading medical cannabis distributor in the Sunshine State is putting some new product on its shelves. Trulieve, which operates nearly two dozen Florida dispensaries from the Panhandle to South Florida, announced Wednesday that it has signed a deal with a Colorado-based company to provide edible cannabis-infused goods, disposable vaporizer cartridges, tinctures, and a varied collection of topicals to […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2019

State Reps. Bryan Avila and Josie Tomkow have joined more than 60 other incumbent members of the Florida House in taking the first steps toward re-election in 2020. Avila, a Hialeah Republican, has opened his campaign account. He’s running for his fourth and final term representing House District 111, which covers a portion of inland […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 1, 2019

It’s “auld lang syne” for $8.25. When the clock struck midnight Tuesday, Florida’s minimum wage went up 21 cents to $8.46 an hour. Employees who earn tips at their jobs will see their wages tick up by the same amount, from $5.23 an hour to $5.44 an hour. In the Sunshine State, minimum wage increases […]

Drew WilsonDecember 28, 2018

Coral Springs City Commissioner Dan Daley tacked on seven more endorsements for his bid to succeed Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Broward County’s House District 97. Democratic Reps. Bobby DuBose and Kristin Jacobs, members of the Broward County legislative delegation, were among the chorus of elected lining up behind Daley on Friday. So far, Daley […]

Drew WilsonDecember 28, 2018

When Dover Republican Ross Spano got called out for breaking campaign finance rules in his successful bid for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, he shifted the blame to his former campaign treasurer. In the eyes of Democratic foe Kristen Carlson — and the many Republicans he faced in the primary election — he may as well […]

Drew WilsonDecember 27, 2018

A second candidate has filed for the Pasco County seat state Rep. Danny Burgess is expected to leave vacant shortly after New Year’s. Wesley Chapel Democrat Kathy Lynn Lewis filed for the seat Friday, joining Dade City Republican Randy Maggard, who filed a day earlier. Lewis and Maggard have put in their paperwork to run […]

Drew WilsonDecember 25, 2018

It’s the giving season, and for those in the process it’ll be a long one — with all the lawmakers being tapped for exec positions by Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis there’s sure to be an extensive slate of special elections. That means the Adams Street crowd will need a few more checks to hand out during […]

Drew WilsonDecember 21, 2018

The first candidate has filed for what could soon be a special election to replace Zephyrhills Republican Rep. Danny Burgess. Dade City Republican Randy Maggard on Thursday filed his paperwork to run for Pasco County’s House District 38. Burgess is expected to be confirmed as the next head of the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs […]

Drew WilsonDecember 21, 2018

Gulf Power customers can expect to save a few bucks on their electric bill starting next month, the company announced Friday. Thanks to savings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Northwest Florida utility company has a little more cash in its pockets — enough to cut the average ratepayer’s bill by […]

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Nikki Fried announces next wave of staffers

Trulieve bringing medical edibles to Florida

Bryan Avila, Josie Tomkow file for 2020 re-election

New year brings minimum wage hike

Dan Daley touts another wave of endorsements in HD 97 special

Ross Spano’s passing of the buck may have some merit

New candidate sets up showdown for Danny Burgess’ House seat

The 12 Days of Christmas, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and politicos

First candidate files to succeed Danny Burgess in HD 38

Gulf Power tax savings headed to ratepayers