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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

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If partnerships are key to the future of public transportation, three Florida communities are already ahead of the curve. Officials with Altamonte Springs, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit authority highlighted their efforts to partner with private transportation companies during the 2016 Building Florida’s Future symposium Thursday. The partnerships, with both Uber […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

Jeff Clemens is making a comeback. A tracking poll from Associated Industries of Florida shows the Lake Worth Democrat leads Irv Slosberg by 4 percentage points in Senate District 31. The numbers are a complete reversal from about a month ago, when Clemens trailed Slosberg by double digits. According to the AIF tracking survey, Clemens leads […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

Add another $3 million to Marco Rubio’s campaign coffers. The Rubio campaign announced it had raised $3.25 million since July 1, boosting the total raised to $5.5 million since announcing he was running for re-election in late June. The Miami Republican, according to the campaign, had $4.6 million in the bank as of Aug. 10. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

The future of transportation is autonomous. It’s electric. It’s shared and on demand. And it will be here sooner than you think. “The message today is it’s right around the corner,” said Sen. Jeff Brandes, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. The St. Petersburg Republican laid out his prediction for the future of transportation during […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

When it comes to the funding transportation and infrastructure, Sen. Jack Latvala has good news and bad news. The good: State funding for transportation and infrastructure has bounced back after years of budget cuts. Recent budgets have been record setting, not just when it comes to roads, but all other aspects of transportation. The bad […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

Francis Rooney gave his campaign another financial boost this week. The Naples Republican gave his congressional campaign $636,754 on Aug. 15. The most recent cash infusion means Rooney has given his campaign more than $2.1 million since jumping into the race. Rooney is vying to replace Rep. Curt Clawson in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. He’ll face […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

An outside group is attacking Kathleen Passidomo over her conservative credentials. The Tallahassee-based political committee, called “Conservatives,” has released a series of advertisements calling Passidomo a liberal. The ads, and a companion website, focus on two issues — the Second Amendment and abortion. “Kathleen Passidomo, just another politician who says she’s a conservative but votes […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 17, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott reiterated his pledge to make Florida the most veteran-friendly state in the nation, pledging to do whatever he can to help veterans and military personnel transition to civilian life. The Naples Republican was one of several speakers who addressed a crowd of more than 100 business, military and defense industry leaders at […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 17, 2016

The Florida Chamber of the Commerce is looking to the future, and how it can help military veterans succeed. The Florida Chamber Foundation kicked off its Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunities Summit on Wednesday with a discussion about how the businesses can prepare for the next phase of Florida’s growth. The statewide business advocacy group […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 17, 2016

The history of modern Florida begins with the military, and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said the state needs to continue to do what it can to protect and grow its position within the industry. “The governor has made it his priority that Florida be the most friendly state in the country (for military veterans and […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Partnerships with Uber, others could be future of public transportation

Poll: Jeff Clemens pulling ahead in SD 31

Marco Rubio campaign reports raising more than $3 million since July 1

Jeff Brandes: The future of transportation is ‘right around the corner’

Jack Latvala talks transportation, infrastructure during AIF symposium

Francis Rooney gives his CD 19 campaign $600K

Outside group blasts Kathleen Passidomo for ‘promoting liberal positions’

Rick Scott to Chamber: ‘If you’re a veteran, you want to be in Florida’

Florida Chamber focuses on military and defense industry, veterans during summit

Adam Putnam says Florida’s goal is to be most military friendly place in nation