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Ryan NicolOctober 25, 2018

The campaign for state Sen. Annette Taddeo is accusing her opponent of circulating a mailer featuring Taddeo in an effort to “purposely lie” to voters in Senate District 40. The mailer highlights a letter sent to Taddeo by Marion Hammer, a well-known lobbyist for the NRA. In the letter, Hammer thanks Taddeo for her March […]

Ryan NicolOctober 25, 2018

The latest poll from the New York Times (NYT) has Democratic candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo by just 1 percentage point in the race for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The Times surveyed 499 likely voters Oct. 19-24. Mucarsel-Powell earned 45 percent support to Curbelo’s 44 percent, with 11 percent undecided. […]

Ryan NicolOctober 24, 2018

A new ad from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is going after Democrat Donna Shalala, attempting to label her as a scandal-ridden candidate. Shalala is competing against Republican nominee Maria Elvira Salazar in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The NRCC works to elect Republicans to the U.S. House. The organization has named Salazar to its “Young […]

Ryan NicolOctober 24, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch talked up the importance of communication and civility Wednesday, while fielding questions from voters across the political spectrum at an event organized by the Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club. The speech is part of a monthly series hosted by the group in order to expose members of the community to […]

Ryan NicolOctober 24, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is calling himself “the top target for Washington special interests” in a new ad pushing for his re-election. Curbelo is defending his seat in Florida’s 26th Congressional District against Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. The incumbent’s new ad, titled “Washington’s Top Target,” takes note of outside money pouring into efforts to […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

Lauren Baer, the Democratic congressional candidate in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, is out with a new ad accusing her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, of ignoring the concerns of the district. Baer’s ad features three supporters spotlighted in previous campaign ads. The new spot, titled “Listen,” contains new commentary from those supporters about why they […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

The newest numbers from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) show Republican Gov. Rick Scott ahead by just shy of 2 points in his efforts to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen Bill Nelson. Scott pulled in just over 42 percent support, according to the new survey, whereas Nelson was sitting at a little […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

The American Democracy Legal Fund (ADLF), a progressive group founded by liberal activist David Brock, has filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) over a pair of mortgages taken out by U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. While it’s not clear yet whether anything improper occurred, allegations of wrongdoing by Diaz-Balart were first made in a […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

A new round of Florida lawmakers gave their endorsement for Amendment 6 on Tuesday, off the heels of civil-rights legend Jesse Jackson Sr. stating his support for the measure. The amendment aims to increase rights for crime victims in the state of Florida. It was modeled after “Marsy’s Law.” Advocates say Amendment 6 will help victims […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

Donna Shalala is out with a new radio ad hitting her Republican opponent over comments on Fidel Castro and Cuba policy under the Donald Trump administration. Shalala, the Democratic candidate in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is competing against Maria Elvira Salazar for the seat. The Democrat’s new minute-long, Spanish-language spot is called “Postura Real.” It […]

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Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski leads a group to buy the Rays, aiming for a new Tampa stadium.

SD 40 mailer: Annette Taddeo campaign alleges dirty tactics

NYT poll gives Debbie Mucarsel-Powell razor-thin edge in CD 26

‘Scandal is Donna Shalala’s story,’ GOP group says

Ted Deutch preaches civility in town hall with voters

Bull’s-eye? Carlos Curbelo says he’s ‘Washington’s top target’

Lauren Baer promises to ‘listen’ to voters in new ad

The turnaround: Rick Scott leads Bill Nelson by 2 in new FAU poll

Progressives file ethics complaint against Mario Diaz-Balart over mortgages

Jesse Jackson, Florida lawmakers support ‘crime victims’ bill of rights’

Donna Shalala drops ad hitting opponent over Cuba comments