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Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2018

During the holiday season, it’s not uncommon to knock on a neighbor’s door and ask for a cup of sugar. If that neighbor is U.S. Sugar, however, they’re willing to hand over quite a bit more than a cup. The Clewiston-based company has been in the giving spirit this year, doling out more than 4,000 […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2018

Three days after the State Board of Education unanimously approved former House Speaker Richard Corcoran as the state’s next Education Commissioner, the Pasco County Republican has selected his chief of staff. As reported by Andrew Atterbury of POLITICO Florida, Corcoran has picked Alex Kelly to serve as his top staffer. Kelly currently serves as the vice president […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2018

Medical marijuana company Surterra Wellness cut the ribbon on its first “Wellness Center” in Lakeland Wednesday, marking the company’s 15th dispensary in the Sunshine State. “We’re thrilled to be so warmly welcomed in by the Lakeland community at the opening of our newest Wellness Center. Polk County residents now have an education hub to come […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2018

Another bill sponsored by Republican U.S Rep. Gus Bilirakis is one step away from becoming law. The “Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act” (HR 1222) urges continued biomedical research into congenital heart disease at the National Institutes of Health. There are an estimated 2.4 million Americans living with CHD, including 1 million children and 1.4 million […]

Drew WilsonDecember 19, 2018

The new year is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to start fundraising for 2020 and the slate of special elections lined up for the Florida Legislature. Top Republican lawmakers plan to do just that. According to an invitation obtained by Florida Politics, Senate President Bill Galvano and House Speaker Jose Oliva will […]

Drew WilsonDecember 19, 2018

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano announced Wednesday that his office collected $11,154 last month for Pasco Friends of Animal Services, an organization that helps improve the likelihood of adoption for shelter animals. “On behalf of our staff please accept our heartiest of thanks for the generosity of our community,” Fasano said. “The funds that […]

Drew WilsonDecember 19, 2018

The Florida League of Cities announced Wednesday that it will make a $25,000 donation to support the post-Hurricane Michael relief effort in Northwest Florida. “It’s been two months since Hurricane Michael made landfall, but many of our cities are still dealing with the destruction the storm left behind,” said League president and Bartow Mayor Leo […]

Drew WilsonDecember 18, 2018

Five more incumbent state representatives — three Democrats and two Republicans — have opened campaign accounts to run again in 2020. Among those filing their paperwork last week were three members of the 2018 freshman class in the House: — Riverview Democratic Rep. Adam Hattersley. — Lauderdale Lakes Democratic Rep. Anika Omphroy. — Howey in […]

Drew WilsonDecember 18, 2018

Telecom giant AT&T announced Tuesday that it’s rolling out 5G in a dozen cities this week, and Jacksonville is among them. “Initially we’ll offer a limited amount of mobile 5G devices to select customers beginning on Friday, Dec. 21,” the company said in a press release. “This initial offer will deliver select business customers and […]

Drew WilsonDecember 14, 2018

House Speaker Jose Oliva has selected Republican state Reps. Cord Byrd, Byron Donalds and Ralph Massulo to chair the House education policy subcommittees, according to a list of assignments first obtained by Florida Politics. Byrd, a second-term Republican representing Nassau and Duval counties, will chair the House Higher Education & Career Readiness Subcommittee. Massulo, a second-term lawmaker representing Citrus and […]

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U.S. Sugar spreading holiday cheer with sugar, turkey giveaways

Personnel note: Richard Corcoran taps Alex Kelly as chief of staff

Surterra Wellness sets up shop in Polk County

Gus Bilirakis bill to help heart patients heads to POTUS

Top Florida GOP lawmakers hosting annual Mardi Gras fundraiser Feb. 9

Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano collects $11K for animal shelter

Florida League of Cities chips in $25K for Michael relief

More state representatives launch 2020 re-election bids

5G coverage coming to Jacksonville Friday

Jose Oliva names ed policy subcommittee chairs