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Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman on Tuesday endorsed Pinellas County School Board Chair René Flowers for re-election. “I have been honored to call René Flowers a friend for many years and I enthusiastically support her re-election to the Pinellas County School Board,” Kriseman said in a press release. “Nobody will fight harder for St. Petersburg and […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Congressional candidate Scott Sturgill and picked up an endorsement from former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner during a March 1 campaign fundraiser. The ex-politician promised to keep his endorsement short, telling the crowd at the event “as Elizabeth Taylor told her fifth husband, ‘don’t worry honey, I won’t be here long.’” The former Ohio congressman […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Republican Berny Jacques announced Tuesday that retired Air Force Col. Evelio “EJ” Otero had endorsed his campaign for coastal Pinellas-based House District 66. Otero led the establishment of the first ever U.S. Command Headquarters in Qatar and at one time was the Chief of Coalition Intelligence at MacDill Air Force Base. In 2012 he was […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Democrat Kubs Lalchandani has raised nearly $70,000 since entering the House District 113 race on Feb. 1, his campaign said Monday. “I’m honored by the tremendous outpouring of support from so many who believe in my path to change Tallahassee. The Republican leadership in the Florida House continue to leave families behind and their efforts […]

Drew WilsonMarch 5, 2018

After going back and forth with similar bills, the Legislature cleared a proposal Monday that would require nursing homes to have backup generators on site to keep the air conditioning running during power outages. The bill, HB 7099, is a priority of Gov. Rick Scott, who issued a similar requirement via an emergency rule following […]

Drew WilsonMarch 5, 2018

State House candidate Nick DiCeglie is holding a fundraiser during the height of March Madness, and attendees are encouraged to wear some flair for their favorite team, be it an alma mater or a Cinderella. The fundraiser is slated for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Angry Pepper Taphouse in Seminole, 9366 Oakhurst Road. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 5, 2018

The Tampa Bay Times announced Monday that it’s bringing on Conan Gallaty as chief digital officer to oversee and expand upon the paper’s digital presence. “It is an honor to join the Tampa Bay Times, an organization I have long admired. By pairing its talented staff with new digital products, I see great opportunities for […]

Drew WilsonMarch 5, 2018

The Senate last week unanimously passed a House bill to help cut fees tacked on to college tuition for students who are active duty service members. HB 75, sponsored by Destin Republican Rep. Mel Ponder, would give Florida College System institutions, formerly known as community colleges, the option of waiving all or part of their […]

Drew WilsonMarch 3, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young got slammed by her Democratic re-election opponent in a Saturday email for not voting on an amendment that would ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Tampa attorney Bob Buesing said the move was “not surprising” given Young’s “A” rating from the National Rifle Association, but still said the lack of […]

Drew WilsonMarch 2, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam raised another $431,000 last month for his political committee, Florida Grown, according to records on the committee’s website. The new numbers show Florida Grown at nearly $20 million in total fundraising since it was formed in early 2015. Putnam is running for the GOP nomination for Governor. He currently faces Northeast […]

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Supporters celebrate the opening of a wheel-chair accessible playground at Anastasia State Park. Image via Florida State Parks Foundation.

Rick Kriseman endorses René Flowers for Pinellas School Board

Video: John Boehner backs Scott Sturgill for CD 7

HD 66 candidate Berny Jacques endorsed by EJ Otero

Kubs Lalchandani raises $70K in first month of HD 113 campaign

Capitol reax: Nursing homes, first responders, arming teachers, busting unions

Nick DiCeglie hosting March Madness fundraiser

Conan Gallaty named Tampa Bay Times chief digital officer

Bill to cut college tuition fees for military clears Legislature

Email Insights: Dana Young a no-show on assault weapons vote

Adam Putnam committee raises $431K in February