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Danny McAuliffeDecember 19, 2018

Vincent Evans, a former political director for Andrew Gillum and a member of U.S. Rep. Al Lawson’s senior staff, could try to replace suspended Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox. If Evans commits, he’d be running against a deep bench of potentials. More than 30 candidates submitted applications to the city as of Tuesday evening. Evans, 30, […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 18, 2018

An election-year shuffle of political players could leave some storm-battered counties without legislative representation ahead of and during the 2019 Session. Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis last week tapped state Rep. Halsey Beshears to serve as the next head of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Beshears, a Monticello Republican, will vacate elected office to take […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 17, 2018

Richard Corcoran is Florida’s next Education Commissioner and is molding his forthcoming leadership to match the education vision of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis, the man who got him the job. The State Board of Education on Monday unanimously voted to appoint Corcoran Education Commissioner, meaning the former state House Speaker will lead the Department of Education […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 17, 2018

A seat on the Tallahassee City Commission is up for grabs, and more than a dozen candidates already have pursued the rare opportunity to hold elected office without having to campaign. Gov. Rick Scott suspended City Commissioner Scott Maddox last week after Maddox and former Downtown Improvement Authority Executive Director Paige Carter–Smith were indicted by […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 17, 2018

There’s often a disconnect between lawmakers and constituents looking to effect change, but helping to close that gap is a new app that blends the tech of today with the old but reliable methods of grassroots advocacy. RallyWise, a mobile tool that connects users with lawmakers and tracks legislation, is seeking to shift the influence […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 14, 2018

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Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis is bringing into his administration five political and governmental professionals for top spots in the Executive Office of the Governor. The new hires have solid ties to several GOP state officials, having worked with legislative leaders and Cabinet members in recent years. And one, Helen Aguirre Ferré, is a former spokesperson for […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 14, 2018

Marva Johnson, the head of a panel that will determine next week whether former House Speaker Richard Corcoran will be the next state Education Commissioner, isn’t taking Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ recommendation lightly. DeSantis is suggesting the Board of Education appoint Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican and school-choice advocate, to replace outgoing Education Commissioner Pam […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 14, 2018

Two notable Republican candidates are stepping up to the plate to replace state Rep. Halsey Beshears just days after the lawmaker was tapped by Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis to lead a regulatory agency. Jason Shoaf, a businessman and member of the Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors, told Florida Politics on Thursday that he’ll compete in […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 13, 2018

The culmination of a years-long public corruption investigation in the capital city isn’t spoiling John Dailey‘s spirit. Instead, the new Tallahassee Mayor sees the recent 44-count indictment of City Commissioner Scott Maddox as a chance to reset the city’s tainted brand. “It’s our responsibility as the leaders of Tallahassee to turn this page, write the next […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 12, 2018

Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox and Downtown Improvement Authority Executive Director Paige Carter-Smith on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to public corruption charges in a 44-count federal indictment. Gov. Rick Scott later in the day signed an executive order indefinitely suspending Maddox from office without pay, saying it was “in the best interests of the residents of […]

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Vincent Evans could seek City Commission seat

Leon lawmakers plan for Halsey Beshears’ absence

Richard Corcoran appointed Education Commissioner

While the iron’s hot: Candidates seek to replace Scott Maddox

Influence from home: RallyWise looks to bridge associations with lawmakers

Former White House staffer among Ron DeSantis’ senior staff

Marva Johnson’s comments point to successful Richard Corcoran appointment

Jason Shoaf entry sets up dogfight race for Halsey Beshears’ seat

John Dailey: ‘It’s a bright day in Tallahassee’

Scott Maddox, Paige Carter-Smith plead not guilty to corruption charges