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Ryan NicolSeptember 7, 2018

A new 60-second ad, going statewide, is aimed at garnering support for the restoration of voting rights for convicted felons who have served their prison sentence. The ad campaign was launched by the Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ) in partnership with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC). The ad, titled “Time Done,” shows the fictionalized story […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 7, 2018

Democrat Lauren Baer is out with a new 30-second ad that knocks Republican Brian Mast‘s support for last year’s GOP tax cuts law. Baer, a former official in the Barack Obama administration, is trying to oust Mast from his seat in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The ad, titled “Mel,” features commentary from Mel Liebman, owner of […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

Democrat David Shapiro, a candidate for Florida’s 16th Congressional District, appears to be at risk of violating the Federal Elections Commission’s reporting requirements by failing to list in-kind contributions made by Shapiro to his campaign. That’s according to documents reviewed by Florida Politics. Now, his campaign says it is in the process of correcting the […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

Sean Shaw is making some bold promises in his campaign to be Florida’s next Attorney General, threatening to file or join multiple lawsuits against President Donald Trump and his administration. “There is no room for corruption in the state of Florida,” Shaw said, speaking outside a Trump condo building in Sunny Isles Beach. “The hundreds […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

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After much speculation, Ron DeSantis made it official Thursday: Rep. Jeanette Nuñez is his pick for Lieutenant Governor. “Jeanette Nuñez is a strong, principled leader who will be an outstanding Lieutenant Governor for the people of Florida,” DeSantis said Thursday morning. “She has a proven record of leadership and legislative accomplishments, delivering for both her constituents in […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

A new series of ads from Second Chances Florida, a group supporting the passage of Amendment 4 in November, is telling the stories of citizens who would have their voting rights restored if the measure passes. Amendment 4 aims to give back the right to vote for those who have committed crimes and served their […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 5, 2018

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In a statement exclusive to Florida Politics, Democratic congressional candidate David Shapiro says he won’t support Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democratic Caucus should he win in November. That comes after Republican Vern Buchanan, the 16th Congressional District incumbent, came out with a new ad hitting Shapiro as a “puppet” of Pelosi, the U.S. House Minority […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 5, 2018

Jimmy Patronis has hit another fundraising milestone, crossing the $5 million mark in his campaign to hold onto his position as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Patronis met the mark after a full accounting of August fundraising numbers. In total, his campaign raised nearly $230,000 in August. Patronis’ political committee, Treasure Florida, added about $350,000 on […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 5, 2018

Representatives from Florida’s Fusion Centers, which are aimed at sharing information between state agencies to assess potential threats, admitted the organization had no information on Nikolas Cruz before February’s shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School. That’s despite a series of red flags identified by the FBI, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and school officials prior to the attack. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

With Tropical Storm Gordon hitting landfall Tuesday evening, Airbnb is set to activate its Open Homes Program, providing free lodging for victims of the storm. The program matches people who are forced to evacuate from their homes with hosts willing to offer their residences for a temporary stay free of charge. Airbnb also sends out […]

Ryan Nicol

New ad campaign supports felon voting rights restoration

‘Time for a change’: Lauren Baer hits Brian Mast on GOP tax law

David Shapiro campaign says it will update FEC reports in light of potential reporting violation

Sean Shaw threatens to sue Donald Trump administration

Ron DeSantis picks Jeanette Nuñez as running mate

‘Second chances’: Voting rights amendment backers release new ads

David Shapiro just says no to Nancy Pelosi as speaker

Jimmy Patronis passes $5 million mark in fundraising

Florida Fusion Centers had no info on Nikolas Cruz prior to shooting

Airbnb to list free lodging for victims of Tropical Storm Gordon