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Kelly HayesSeptember 18, 2021

Get your last few dives in while you can ⁠— scallop season officially ends next Saturday. That’s right — the last day to recreationally harvest bay scallops is Friday, Sept. 24. Once these areas close, scallop harvest will not reopen until the 2022 season. Divers can collect scallops by hand, or less-hearty souls can use […]

Kelly HayesSeptember 17, 2021

The group previously endorsed Darden Rice, who lost in the mayoral Primary.

Kelly HayesSeptember 16, 2021

State Attorney Andrew Warren will chair the Florida Democratic Party’s new Safety & Justice Task Force. The task force seeks to develop practical solutions to problems within the criminal justice system, with the goal of improving Floridians’ safety while also respecting individuals’ rights. Members of the task force will travel the state to meet with […]

Kelly HayesSeptember 16, 2021

The bookkeeper was the only member who knew how to operate software used for reports.

Kelly HayesSeptember 16, 2021

The endorsement comes after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced her support.

Kelly HayesSeptember 15, 2021

Reps. Nick DiCeglie and Jack Toledo are also backing Blackmon.

Kelly HayesSeptember 15, 2021

Luna claims William Braddock threatened to kill her.

Kelly HayesSeptember 15, 2021

The endorsement signals a continued commitment to regionalism if Welch is elected.

Kelly HayesSeptember 15, 2021

Former President Donald Trump is backing vocal ally Anna Paulina Luna in her candidacy for Florida’s 13th Congressional District ⁠— again. “Anna Paulina Luna is a great fighter who is running for Congress in Florida,” Trump said in a statement. “Anna is a warrior, she is a winner, and it’s time for all America First Republicans […]

Kelly HayesSeptember 13, 2021

The pair are running to replace Rep. Chris Latvala, who is term-limited.

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Get them while you can: Friday is last day to harvest scallops

Equality Florida backs Ken Welch for St. Pete mayor

Andrew Warren to chair Democrats’ new criminal justice reform task force

Hillsborough County GOP finance reports in limbo after bookkeeper dies from COVID-19

Ken Welch lands endorsement from Buddy Dyer

Chris Sprowls endorses Robert Blackmon for St. Pete Mayor

‘I think that he’s evil’: Anna Paulina Luna testifies against former opponent in stalking case

‘Partner in progress’: Jane Castor endorses Ken Welch for St. Pete Mayor

Donald Trump endorses Anna Paulina Luna for CD 13, calls opponents RINOs

Jason Holloway outraises Kim Berfield in August for HD 67 race