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Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

A new ad attacking Republican Toby Overdorf is hitting the airwaves in the Treasure Coast’s House District 83. The 30-second spot, titled “Toby Overdorf Stinks,” comes off like a greatest hits list of the attacks levied against Overdorf thus far in his primary battle with Port St. Lucie attorney Sasha Dadan. “Something about Toby Overdorf […]

Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

Tampa Democrat Mike Alvarez said Wednesday that if he’s elected to House District 62, he has a plan to bring much-needed construction and maintenance funding to public schools. The proposed plan, titled the “Make Schools Student Ready Act,” would boost the funding schools receive from the Public Education Capital Outlay Trust Fund, or PECO, which […]

Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

Ridesharing company Uber announced Wednesday that Pinellas County is now part of a pilot program to help emergency services respond more quickly to rider emergencies. Currently, Uber said, if a rider hits the “emergency button” in the app during their trip, their location data and the make, model and license plate number of the car […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

When it comes to hammering out loans, banks typically get to sit in the captain’s chair. That might not have been the case for Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, the House coxswain of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. As revealed last month, Buchanan purchased a luxurious Ocean Alexander yacht on Nov. 16, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Gwen Graham’s lead is building, Jeff Greene’s surge has turned into a slump, and Philip Levine is stuck in second gear, according to a new poll released Wednesday out of Florida Atlantic University. The FAU Business and Economics Polling Initiative contacted 280 Democratic voters and found that Graham, a former congresswoman, is pulling 29 percent […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton will kick off his final week on the campaign trail with a re-election fundraiser Wednesday night in St. Petersburg. The reception, hosted by former St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Leslie Curran, is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collectors Exchange Art Gallery, 2239 Central Ave. Those looking […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Exiting state Rep. Jake Raburn weighed into the House District 57 Republican primary battle brought about by his early retirement, offering his endorsement to businessman and U.S. Army veteran Sean McCoy. “Sean’s record of service to his country and his commitment to our conservative principles makes him the best choice to serve our community in Tallahassee,” […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

The Florida Public Service Commission approved a rate cut Monday that will see Tampa Electric customers save a few bucks on their utility bills. PSC Commissioners attributed the cut, which will work out to a $6.50 savings for residential consumers who used 1000 kWh per month of electricity to TECO’s savings from the Tax Cut […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Medical Association on Monday endorsed Dianne Hart in the Democratic primary for Tampa-based House District 61. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Dianne Hart for Florida House,” said FMA PAC president Mike Patete. “Ms. Hart has worked hard in her community for many years through her work with […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

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Tampa businessman Aakash Patel picked up another endorsement for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign Monday, adding to his stack of backers in the closing days before voters decide whether he or attorney Todd Marks will get the Republican nomination for the countywide District 7 seat. “I am honored to endorse Aakash Patel in his run […]

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New HD 83 TV ad says Toby Overdorf ‘just plain stinks’

Mike Alvarez pitches school funding bill in closing days of HD 62 primary

Uber brings ‘911 Integration’ program to Pinellas County

Foreign bank floated funds for Vern Buchanan’s yacht as it lobbied for tax reform

FAU poll: Gwen Graham far out front in Democratic race for governor

Wengay Newton holding fundraiser ahead of HD 70 primary showdown

Jake Raburn endorses Sean McCoy as HD 57 successor

PSC approves rate cut for Tampa Electric customers

Florida Medical Association recommends Dianne Hart for HD 61

Rich Glorioso endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough County Commission