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Drew WilsonMay 31, 2016

The Indian River County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics are backing Republican Lange Sykes in House District 54, the businessman’s campaign announced Tuesday. “We are proud to support Lange Sykes for the Florida House,” said John O’Connor, President of International Association of Firefighters Local 2201. “He puts a high premium on public safety, and we know […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2016

Republican Chuck Clemons announced Tuesday that former House Speaker Allan Bense endorsed him in the race for House District 21. “Chuck Clemons has the right experience to be an effective and outstanding leader in the Florida House for North Central Florida,” Bense said in a statement. “A lifelong area resident, Chuck has a deep understanding […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2016

Largo Republican Rep. Chris Latvala announced Tuesday he has picked up an endorsement from the Florida Professional Firefighters in his re-election campaign. “We commend you on your willingness to run for and serve in public office, and because of that, the Florida Professional Firefighters wish to endorse and support your campaign for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives, […]

Drew WilsonMay 28, 2016

Memorial Day means a weekend by the water to many Floridians, but environmental group Audubon and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission say boaters and beachgoers need to watch out wildlife. Many rare and declining species of water birds make their homes on Florida beaches and islands, and even a small disturbance can decimate […]

Drew WilsonMay 27, 2016

Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter is now facing a primary challenger in her re-election campaign for House District 10. High Springs Republican Carol Daughtery filed for the seat May 19, making her the fourth candidate in the race after Porter and Democrats Jerry Bullard and Fredrick Schutte IV. Daughtery currently works as a precinct clerk for […]

Drew WilsonMay 27, 2016

Republican Rep. Ritch Workman announced a fundraiser for his Florida Senate campaign on June 9, and the host committee includes none other than House Speaker Steve Crisafulli. The event will be hosted at the home of Alan and Marnie Landman in Indialantic, and the host committee includes Scott and Kim Glover alongside Crisafulli and his […]

Drew WilsonMay 24, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott’s political committee, Let’s Get to Work, brought in $70,100 in contributions during the first two weeks of the month. The contributions came in through just five contributions, with $50,000 of that money coming from the political committee of prison contractor the GEO Group, which operates many detention centers across the country, including […]

Drew WilsonMay 24, 2016

AT&T announced Monday that Troy L. McNichols will serve as its new director of external affairs for North and Central Florida. In McNichols’ new role he will lead a team responsible for representing AT&T with local governments in the region along with state lawmakers in Tallahassee. Prior to his promotion, McNichols worked as AT&T’s regional […]

Drew WilsonMay 19, 2016

AT&T announced Thursday that Alejandro “Alex” Dominguez will serve as its new director of external affairs for South and Southwest Florida. In his new role, Dominguez will lead a team responsible for representing the telecom company with local governments in the region as well as with state lawmakers in Tallahassee. The role should prove natural […]

Drew WilsonMay 19, 2016

Year after year of funding cuts for state colleges and universities has led to spikes in tuition across the nation, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. “Funding Down, Tuition Up,” published Thursday, shows 45 of the 50 states are allocating less per college or university student than before […]

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Indian River County Firefighters, Paramedics endorse Lange Sykes in HD 54

Allan Bense endorses Republican Chuck Clemons for HD 21

Florida firefighters’ union endorses Chris Latvala in HD 67

Audubon, Florida FWC warn boaters to watch for wildlife this Memorial Day

Elizabeth Porter draws GOP challenger in HD 10

Ritch Workman to host June 9 fundraiser for SD 17 campaign

Let’s Get to Work adds another $70K so far in May

Personnel note: AT&T names Troy McNichols regional director of External Affairs

Personnel note: AT&T names Alejandro ‘Alex’ Dominguez regional External Affairs Director

Florida colleges have some of the largest tuition spikes in nation, new study finds