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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Heather Fitzenhagen has apologized after a campaign email was sent from her House email address. On Thursday, Gary Fineout of the Associated Press reported that Fitzenhagen apologized for a breach of her official House email account after the address was used to send an invitation to a campaign fundraiser. .@RepFitzenhagen apologies for breach of her […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Set your DVR: Rep. David Jolly will be featured on “60 Minutes” this Sunday. Jolly is set to discuss the Stop Act, a bill he proposed earlier this year that makes it illegal for members of the U.S. House and Senate to personally solicit donations. Jolly, who is running for the U.S. Senate, filed the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Gwen Graham’s decision to leave Congress after one term could land her in the history books. According to a Smart Politics analysis, Graham is the second member of the U.S. House Representatives from Florida to retire after one term. The report, released Thursday night, said Graham’s decision to “step away from Congress after one term […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 21, 2016

Sen. Bill Nelson is calling on lawmakers to fully fund President Barack Obama’s request to fight Zika virus. Nelson announced he planned to file legislation to provide the $1.9 billion the president has said is needed to fight the spread of the virus. The Florida senator took to the Senate floor on Thursday to make […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 21, 2016

The cost of hailing an Uber in the Tampa Bay area are going up, but the ride hailing company said the rates are still lower than they were at the end of 2015. In an email Thursday, Uber said the company is raising rates by 11 percent in Tampa Bay. The move comes just a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

Frank White is running for House District 2, announcing his intentions Wednesday on Facebook. White said that after “much thought, discussion and prayer,” he and his family decided the “time is right to seek to serve in this way.” White is vying to replace Rep. Mike Hill in the Florida House. “Over the next few […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott is California bound. Scott announced Wednesday he will be leading a domestic trade mission to California in May. While there, the governor is expected to attend the Milken Institute’s Global Conference 2016 and meet with businesses about possibly moving to the Sunshine State. “Our goal is to create the California-to-Florida jobs pipeline,” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has endorsed Rep. Mike Hill in his bid for Senate District 1. “I’m proud to endorse Mike Hill as our next State Senator. Mike has demonstrated his commitment to our shared conservative values and his principle as a conservative reformer,” said Morgan in a statement Wednesday. “As the only candidate […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

The fifth year might not be the charm when it comes to legislation dealing with hydraulic fracturing. Rep. Ray Rodrigues said he wasn’t sure he will sponsor legislation during the 2017 legislative session to regulate fracking. If he decides against filing a bill next year, it will mark the first time since 2013 the Estero […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

Jayer Williamson is jumping into the state House District 3 race. Williamson, a Santa Rosa County commissioner, announced on Facebook that he plans to run in 2016. Williamson had previously expected to run for the seat in 2018. Williamson said Rep. Jeff Miller’s decision to retire from Congress “created a domino effect in Northwest Florida.” That […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Heather Fitzenhagen apologizes for campaign email snafu

David Jolly to be featured on 60 Minutes

Gwen Graham becomes second freshman Florida U.S. representative to retire after one term

Bill Nelson files legislation to provide $1.9B to fight Zika

Uber raising fares 11% in Tampa Bay

Frank White running to replace Mike Hill in HD 2

Rick Scott off to steal California jobs in May

Escambia Sheriff David Morgan endorses Mike Hill in SD 1 race

Ray Rodrigues hasn’t decided whether he’ll bring back fracking legislation in 2017

Jayer Williamson to run for House District 3 in 2016