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Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

The committee supporting Republican Sen. Jack Latvala’s bid for the senate presidency brought in more than $250,000 in contributions following an explosion of activity in the closing week of August. More than $200,000 of the $251,659 raised by Florida Leadership Committee came through in the final seven days of the month. The flurry of donations […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

Former RPOF Chair Leslie Dougher beat out Republican House District 19 hopefuls Katherine Van Zant and Robert Payne for the second month in a row after posting nearly $10,000 in contributions for August. Dougher pulled in most of her $9,977 haul from a trio of real estate industry political committees as well as a myriad […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

Newly filed campaign finance reports show Democratic House District 72 challenger Edward James III added another fundraising win over incumbent Republican Rep. Ray Pilon, though neither camp brought in much for the month. James’ campaign account took in $4,540 in August, with nearly all of the money coming in the way of small checks from […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

Ocala Republican Rep. Dennis Baxley raised $13,829 in August, further increasing his fundraising lead over fellow Republican Rep. Jimmie Smith in the Senate District 5 race. The campaign finance show Baxley’s August haul included seven $1,000 checks, the maximum donation for a state senate seat, with most of the rest of the month’s campaign cash […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

The Sunshine State added 15,100 private sector jobs in August, placing third among all states, according to a report released Thursday by payroll company ADP. ADP estimates 14,300 of the new jobs went into service industries, with goods-producing industries adding the other 800 jobs. The industry breakdown puts 3,700 new jobs in trade, transportation and […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

Florida’s lawsuit climate hit an all-time low, sinking to No. 44 out of the 50 states, according to a national survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. The No. 44 ranking is a dip from Florida’s No. 41 ranking last year and continues a downward trend from the state’s No. 33 […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

Participants at a $2,700-a-person Jeb Bush fundraising event in Tallahassee will have to settle for shaking hands with Jeb Bush Jr. The Oct. 9 fundraiser, timed to align with the end of an interim committee week, is billed as a “Mission: Next” event. The group, co-chaired by Jeb Bush Jr. and brother George P. Bush, tailors […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 9, 2015

Freshman Democratic Rep. Kristin Jacobs filed paperwork to run for re-election in House District 96 Tuesday, making her the first and only candidate for the Broward County seat. Jacobs is one of the final incumbent lawmakers to refile for 2016, though securing her second term should be a cinch. The Coconut Creek Democrat is unlikely […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 9, 2015

A wide gulf exists between how black Americans and white Americans think black people are treated by police, according to a poll released Wednesday by a group of African-American lawyers, judges, educators and law students. The National Bar Association poll showed 88 percent of blacks think police treat black people unfairly compared with 59 percent of white Americans […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 9, 2015

The Hillary Clinton campaign will stop in Florida early next month for a ritzy fundraiser at the Fort Lauderdale residence of longtime Clinton supporters and Democratic mega-donors Sharon and Mitchell Berger. An entry-level ticket to the Oct. 2 event, which includes a photo opportunity with the former secretary of state, will set participants back $2,700, the legal limit […]

Drew Wilson

After burst of activity, Jack Latvala committee brings in $250K for Aug.

Leslie Dougher posts $10K in August for HD 19 race

HD 72 Democratic hopeful Edward James edges Ray Pilon in August fundraising

Dennis Baxley further increases fundraising lead over Jimmie Smith in SD 5 race

Florida adds 15K jobs in August, places 3rd in nation

Survey finds Florida’s lawsuit climate at all-time low

Young Republicans will have to settle for Junior at Jeb Bush Tallahassee fundraiser

Kristin Jacobs files for re-election in HD 96

Bar Association poll finds deep racial schism in attitudes on law enforcement

Hillary Clinton sets Oct. 2 Fort Lauderdale fundraiser