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Drew WilsonApril 7, 2016

Despite not declaring for the race, Republican Sen. Greg Evers is the top choice among primary voters in Florida’s 1st Congressional District according to a poll conducted by a “grassroots advocacy organization” headed up by former Florida Division of Elections senior attorney Emmett “Bucky” Mitchell IV. The Citizens for a Just Government poll, first reported […]

Drew WilsonApril 6, 2016

Former Broward Mayor and County Commissioner Ken Keechl, a Democrat, has filed to run against Fort Lauderdale Republican Rep. George Moraitis in House District 93. “When I look at this Legislature, I see a group of politicians who have forgotten why they were elected in the first place. While they give handouts to the well connected, our public schools […]

Drew WilsonApril 6, 2016

Florida added 18,600 jobs this past month, more than any state but California, according to data released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. The ADP Regional Employment Report shows 16,000 of the new jobs coming to the service sector and 2,600 heading to goods-producing sectors. The gain is a slight dip from February, when the Sunshine […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2016

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The executive director of advocacy group Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics announced Monday he’ll run for House District 112 as a Democrat. Nick Duran is the third Democrat to file for the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, who recently said he’s running for state Senate against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2016

Granite and marble slab manufacturer Granex plans to move its headquarters to Tampa and add 50 employees in Hillsborough County over the next few years, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday. “I’m excited Granex chose to move their first location in the United States to Tampa Bay. Since 2010, we have cut taxes over 55 times, […]

Drew WilsonApril 1, 2016

The Florida Department of Corrections announced Friday that it planned to hire thousands of correctional officers during the coming year, despite lawmakers telling the department it should rein in spending. “Properly staffing our institutions is critical to the safe and secure operations of our facilities,” FDOC Secretary Julie Jones said in a news release. “To […]

Drew WilsonMarch 31, 2016

Republican candidate Rebecca Negron has picked up an endorsement from the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association in her bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District, her campaign announced Thursday. “The Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association is proud to inform you of its endorsement of your candidacy for U.S. Representative District 18,” PBA President John […]

Drew WilsonMarch 30, 2016

Two Orlando residents accused of siphoning thousands in food stamp benefits from the government were arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Florida chief financial officer Jeff Atwater announced. “Today, two criminals found themselves exactly where they belong, and that’s behind bars,” Atwater said. “By stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in public assistance […]

Drew WilsonMarch 30, 2016

Sunshine State small businesses say economic uncertainty is their top concern for the second quarter in a row according to a survey released Tuesday by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “There is still optimism in Florida’s small business community, but the overall outlook is less positive than it was in the last quarterly survey,” said […]

Drew WilsonMarch 28, 2016

Orlando Democrat Vic Torres will face a primary challenger in his campaign to move from the House to the newly redrawn Senate District 15 seat. Bob Healy Jr. filed for the seat at the end of February and is so far the only candidate challenging Torres for the Democratic-leaning seat. Healy is a former board […]

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While not in the race, Greg Evers favorite of GOP voters for CD 1

Former Broward Mayor Ken Keechl challenges George Moraitis in HD 93

Florida adds 18.6K jobs in March, 2nd-highest in nation

Free Clinic Association director to run in HD 112 as Democrat

Granite manufacturer relocates headquarters to Tampa, brings 50 jobs

Department of Corrections to go on hiring binge

Rebecca Negron wins Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association endorsement

Jeff Atwater announces “Cash for Cards” food stamp fraud operation

Economic uncertainty top small business concern, Florida Chamber survey finds

Orlando Democrat Vic Torres draws primary challenge in SD 15 contest