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Danny McAuliffeJanuary 6, 2019

Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean will be helping Florida’s lone Democratic statewide official elected in 2018 celebrate next week’s inauguration. Florida Politics has learned that Jean and DJ Irie, a philanthropic South Florida artist who hosts an annual benefit concert in Miami, will perform at Agriculture Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried’s inaugural ball. The event, titled “Growing […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 4, 2019

Addressing costly hurricane damage from years past could be one of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ first headaches after he takes office next week. Kevin Guthrie, chief of staff at the state Division of Emergency Management, on Thursday painted a pricey picture to a panel charged with advising DeSantis and Lt. Gov-elect Jeanette Nuñez on government operations. Guthrie […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 2, 2019

Some of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ transition advisers are suggesting changes to the way the state administers behavioral health care. A DeSantis brain trust of health care professionals and policy experts spent a great deal of time Wednesday discussing the behavioral-health spectrum, with mental health and substance abuse at the top of their list. These issues fill the backdrop […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 2, 2019

Five current and retired sheriffs are supporting Mike Watkins as he seeks to replace outgoing state Rep. Halsey Beshears. The recently announced endorsements come early on in the race, which still has yet to be announced. Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis last month tapped Beshears, a Monticello Republican, to lead the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, but a […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 31, 2018

Tallahassee is primed to install an interim City Commissioner before ringing in the new year. The City Commission will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday to consider and select one of nine finalists to replace Scott Maddox. Gov. Rick Scott suspended Maddox earlier this month after Maddox and former Downtown Improvement Authority Executive Director […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 27, 2018

The Tallahassee City Commission will soon appoint one of nine newly-named candidates to fill in for suspended City Commissioner Scott Maddox. Mayor John Dailey and Commissioners Curtis Richardson, Dianne Williams–Cox and Jeremey Matlow recently picked three applicants each from a field of 93. The city released a list of commissioner-backed finalists on Wednesday. The City Commission […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 23, 2018

Some state employees might think it a given to spend Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve away from work each year. But the reality is Florida government workers normally get nine holidays: New Year’s, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, as […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 22, 2018

The forthcoming race to replace Republican state Rep. Halsey Beshears now features a Democratic contender. Ryan Terrell, a 26-year-old political activist who’s lived his adult life in Tallahassee, filed this week for House District 7. He’s previously worked as a state legislative aide and currently directs Young Democrats of America‘s Southeast operations. Terrell also is […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 21, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried is bringing in five hires for important roles at the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Fried, a Democrat, notably opted to hire the agency’s Deputy Commissioner Alan Edwards, who serves in his current capacity under Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, a Republican. Edwards has served at the agency since 1993. Edwards will […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 19, 2018

Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley will begin implementing Amendment 4 in January, apparently circumventing Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ desire to wait until after the upcoming Legislative Session. The measure, approved by voters in November, gives voting rights back to certain felons who’ve completed their sentences. DeSantis told the Palm Beach Post last week that […]

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Wyclef Jean, DJ Irie to perform at Nikki Fried inaugural ball

Ron DeSantis’ first worry: Hurricanes could bust state budget

Ron DeSantis panel eyes mental health, addiction

Sheriffs back Mike Watkins for HD 7

Tallahassee City Commission to vote on Scott Maddox replacement

Tallahassee City Commission names finalists to replace Scott Maddox

State workers make the most of extra days off

Democrat Ryan Terrell seeks Halsey Beshears’ seat

Nikki Fried announces key personnel hires

Leon County will register ex-cons to vote before next Legislative Session