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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott said federal lawmakers have to work together to battle the spread of Zika. In an interview with Wolf Blitzer Wednesday, the Naples Republican called the Zika virus a “national and international issue” and said the federal government has failed to do its part in battling the spread of the disease. “The feds aren’t […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

Michael Steinger is calling for an investigation into vote-by-mail ballot irregularities. The Palm Beach Post reported Steinger, an attorney, wrote a letter to Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher on Tuesday asking for an investigation into mail-in ballot irregularities. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

For Joe Gruters, being a dad to three small children in an asset. His opponent, it appears, thinks otherwise. Gruters is demanding an apology after his House District 73 opponent — Lakewood Ranch Republican Steve Vernon — sent a mailer that, among other things, said Gruters’ three young children would be a distraction. The mailer said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

Senate Republicans are racking up frequent flier miles this summer. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee is holding a fundraiser in New York City on Wednesday. The event includes a VIP reception at the The London NYC, a luxury hotel in the heart of New York City, and a private dinner at A Voce, a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in the Sunshine State. A new Quinnipiac University poll found 46 percent of likely Florida voters polls were backing Clinton, while 45 percent picked Trump. The survey of 1,056 likely Florida voters has a margin of error of 3 percent. Clinton is still deeply disliked in Florida. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

Calls to send the water south of appear to have been heard. Senate President Designate Joe Negron announced Tuesday he planned to push lawmakers to set aside money to purchase land for water storage south of Lake Okeechobee. The Stuart Republican said he has identified two areas — an area south of the lake that straddles […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

A North Florida state Senate race is pulling in big money. Keith Perry and Rod Smith have raised a combined $712,000 in Senate District 8. The race pits two well-known commodities against one another in the November general election. State records show Perry, a state representative since 2010, raised $16,760 between July 23 and July […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

Lizbeth Benacquisto raised more than $44,000 in just seven days, boosting her total fundraising haul to more than $394,000. State records show the Fort Myers Republican raised $44,475 between July 23 and July 29. The one-week fundraising haul boosted her total fundraising to $394,316. Top donors included the Florida Society of Pathologists, JLR Medical Group, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

Rep. Greg Steube sponsored legislation in 2013 that financially benefited his law firm. Steube, a Sarasota Republican, sponsored legislation in 2013 that created the framework that allows local governments to develop public private partnerships. POLITICO Florida reported that the law also benefited Steube’s employer. The revelation comes as Steube is battling it out in Senate […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

The Fiorentino Group earned at least $250,000 in the second quarter of 2016. Compensation reports filed with the state lobbyist compensation website shows the Jacksonville-based firm reported earning between $250,000 and $499,999 from April 1 and June 30. Firms must file compensation reports each quarter. The reports covering the second quarter of 2016 are due […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Rick Scott on CNN: ‘The federal government needs to get to work’ to combat Zika

Report: Michael Steinger wants investigation into mail-in ballot irregularities

Joe Gruters says mailer calling his children a distraction should disqualify HD 73 opponent

Florida Senate GOP raising money Wednesday in Big Apple

New poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump virtually tied in Florida

Joe Negron says he’ll push for funding to buy land south of Lake O

Keith Perry, Rod Smith bring in big money in SD 8 race

Lizbeth Benacquisto raises $44K in SD 27 primary

Report: Greg Steube sponsored legislation that benefited his employer

The Fiorentino Group posts strong second quarter earnings