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Danny McAuliffeAugust 8, 2018

What began as an intimate protest at a church in Tallahassee over the state’s controversial ‘Stand Your Ground’ law turned into a small march to the capitol and a subsequent meeting between a senior member of Gov. Rick Scott’s staff and some of the state’s high profile critics of race relations and gun violence, including […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 8, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott‘s latest attack on Sen. Bill Nelson is a sham, according to one member of the Florida Congressional Delegation. Orlando-area U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, a Democrat facing a tough primary challenge, called Scott’s Medicare-focused ad bogus and ironic just a few hours after news of the ad spread on Tuesday. The 30-second TV […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 6, 2018

Some Florida politicians found themselves speaking to voters at the 49th annual Wausau County Possum Festival. Meanwhile, others continued criticism of the state’s gun-defense laws in the wake of the death of Markeis McGlockton, who was gunned down in Pinellas in July. It’s clear that as campaigns enter the primary home stretch, they aren’t taking any time […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 3, 2018

Citing the imminence of Election Day, attorneys for the state and the Florida Greyhound Association agreed to ask the Supreme Court to directly take an appeal on whether a proposed amendment to end greyhound racing should stay on the November ballot. The request, submitted Friday, asks the 1st District Court of Appeal (DCA) to grant “pass-through certification.” […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 1, 2018

As summer nears an end and students across the state get ready to return back to school, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association (FBWA) is reminding Floridians to be mindful of school zones and other traffic changes that come with each academic year. It’s the third year FBWA has sought to raise awareness of student safety […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 1, 2018

President Donald Trump didn’t namedrop any Democrats facing primary battles as he touted Congressman Ron Desantis, Gov. Rick Scott and other Republicans in Tampa on Tuesday evening. But, by process of elimination, it’s clear that he did at one point refer to Andrew Gillum, mayor of Tallahassee and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, as DeSantis’ potential opponent. […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 31, 2018

After requesting State Attorney Phil Archer investigate and potentially prosecute a Brevard County Commissioner for campaigning while on duty, state Rep. Randy Fine is following up with Gov. Rick Scott‘s office, requesting Scott appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the matter. The reason? Fine now understands Archer already had endorsed the commissioner in question, Curt Smith, […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 31, 2018

A pro-choice coalition that opposed a law expanding the state’s hand in crisis pregnancy centers that do not offer abortion services isn’t giving up the fight despite the law already coming into effect. Representatives from Progress Florida, the Florida National Organization for Women and the Florida Interfaith Coalition for Reproductive Health were in Tallahassee on […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 31, 2018

There’s an ongoing effort to teach Democrats across the country and down the ballot how to run effective campaigns. It’s led by the National Democratic Training Committee, which recently told media it is seeking to supplement the anticipated ‘blue wave’ Democrats are banking on this midterm by providing free online training to any Democrat in any […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 30, 2018

The 15 Major League Baseball teams that retreat to the Sunshine State each spring do more than just please fans during the offseason. According to a recent report from the Florida Sports Foundation, spring training had an estimated $687.1 million impact on the state’s economy in 2018. That’s a more than 60 percent increase since […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Rick Scott staffer takes impromptu meeting with Andrew Gillum, clergymen on ‘Stand Your Ground’

Darren Soto: Rick Scott is ‘blatantly lying’ in newest ad

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Plaintiffs, defendants request greyhound racing ban case ‘pass through’ to Supreme Court

Beer wholesalers launch safe driving campaign

Donald Trump attacks Andrew Gillum over immigration

Randy Fine requests Rick Scott’s help to investigate local commissioner

Activists call on state to ‘aggressively regulate’ anti-abortion centers

Free online courses teach Democrats how to run campaigns

MLB spring training estimated to have $680M impact