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Danny McAuliffeMay 2, 2018

Dinesh D’Souza isn’t the only Republican Party of Florida 2018 Sunshine Summit guest catching heat. The Florida Democratic Party on Wednesday criticized Dan Bongino, a former secret service agent and Republican pol who has tried — and failed — to capture high-profile elected seats in Maryland and Florida and is scheduled to speak at the Orlando […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 1, 2018

Amid calls from many to reconsider allowing controversial conservative Dinesh D’Souza to speak at its summer conference, the Republican Party of Florida added one of D’Souza’s critics to its list of speakers. RPOF Chair Blaise Ingoglia said in a news release Tuesday that Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union, and Grover Norquist would be speaking at […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 1, 2018

A bit more money is on the way for Florida citrus growers affected by Hurricane Irma. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced on Monday that his agency will provide a $340 million block grant to the state to cater to Irma-affected farmers during the 2018-2020 crop year — that’s in addition to the […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 1, 2018

Florida State University’s campus has officially expanded to Monroe Street. On Tuesday, FSU President John Thrasher cut a large red ribbon, marking the official opening of the Jim Moran Building built to honor the late automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Moran. The three-story, 20,000-square-foot, 19th-century structure is tucked inside the small Tallahassee cityscape, barely noticeable to […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 2018

Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis spent Monday night speaking with Fox News Network’s “Lou Dobbs Tonight.” The appearance demonstrates again DeSantis’ unobstructed path to Floridians consuming conservative media on cable. Host Lou Dobbs asked the Ponte Vedra Republican, who has staunchly supported President Donald Trump, whether Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 2018

Florida law enforcement deputies and officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 2017 were honored at a Florida Sheriffs Association tribute on Monday. At FSA’s headquarters stands a memorial with the names of each fallen Florida cop. Before 2017, 369 names were carved into the memorial, according to FSA President and Walton County Sheriff Mike […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 2018

It’s like SportsCenter’s “Top Ten,” only it’s not about sports — and there are more than 10 ‘clips.’ Gov. Rick Scott, who’s running for the U.S. Senate, marched at the Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando: Here are a few more photos from the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando. I had a […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 24, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell on Tuesday announced his ninth wave of endorsements, showcasing support from key local leaders in the Panhandle. The North Fort Myers Republican state Representative’s newest supporters include elected or retired officials in five Northwest Florida counties: Escambia, Holmes, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Franklin. In Santa Rosa, County Sheriff Robert Johnson, […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

The loss of life is priceless, but it seems the federal government is looking to mitigate other, tangible costs of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that left 17 dead. On Monday afternoon the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, or BJA, announced it would award a $1 million grant to the Florida Department […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

State-backed tourism campaigns are producing a healthy return on investment. Numbers released Monday from VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s public-private marketing agency, indicate that more Canadians are choosing to retreat to the Sunshine State for vacation stays. The uptick follows increased marketing efforts in the United States’ neighbor to the north. Overall visitation saw an increase […]

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Feds announce $340M grant for Florida citrus

Landmark FSU entrepreneurship building opens in downtown Tallahassee

Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump? Ron DeSantis weighs in

Florida Sheriffs Association honors fallen deputies

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Matt Caldwell racks up Panhandle endorsements

Feds chip in $1M for Parkland first responders

Big in Canada: VISIT FLORIDA efforts correlate with increased visitation