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Ryan NicolJuly 9, 2018

“It is so confusing.” That’s the takeaway of Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr., regarding the state of public access to private beaches following the enactment of HB 631. Adkinson spoke with Florida Politics after a Facebook posting over the weekend appeared to show a confrontation resulting from the new law in Walton County’s Santa Rosa […]

Ryan NicolJuly 9, 2018

State Sen. Daphne Campbell has earned the endorsement of the state’s largest police union in her fight for re-election in Senate District 38. The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is all in for Campbell as she competes with Miami attorney Jason Pizzo for the Democratic nomination in SD 38. “Sen. Campbell’s previous legislative support for issues […]

Ryan NicolJuly 6, 2018

A new poll is challenging the conventional wisdom that Adam Putnam leads Ron DeSantis in the Republican gubernatorial primary, showing DeSantis with a 17-point lead. Is this new poll a sign of a big change? Or a mere outlier? The survey shows DeSantis earning 43 percent of support among Republican primary voters. Putnam pulls in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 6, 2018

As Matt Caldwell continues his campaign for Agriculture Commissioner, he wants to make one thing clear: he’s no fan of BS. Bullsugar, that is. The environmental advocacy group is focused on political activism surrounding algal blooms in and around Lake Okeechobee. However, the group has come under fire in the past for false claims about […]

Ryan NicolJuly 6, 2018

Javier Enriquez is now being backed by Florida’s largest pro-life political advocacy organization in his bid for House District 114. The Florida Right to Life PAC endorsed the Republican over his Democratic opponent, Javier Fernandez. Fernandez is the incumbent in the district after winning a special election for the seat on May 1. “I’m proud to […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is backing another Florida Republican congressman fighting for re-election, throwing its support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. This is the second recent endorsement of a GOP congressman by the group, after U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo also earned its support earlier in the week. Gaetz represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District and has […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF). The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state. “David Richardson has been a relentless […]

Ryan NicolJuly 3, 2018

State Sen. Daphne Campbell announced Monday that she had earned four new endorsements from South Florida commissioners in her run for re-election. Now, it appears one of those endorsements was sent out in error. Aventura Commissioner Robert Shelley says he is not backing Campbell’s re-election in Senate District 38, but is instead supporting her opponent, […]

Ryan NicolJuly 3, 2018

Updated Tuesday — The Governor’s Office has released today’s itinerary of Gov. Scott’s trip to Kuwait. All times are local; Kuwait is 7 hours ahead of Eastern time: 7 a.m. – Briefing with Florida National Guard Army Reserve soldiers 9 a.m. – Breakfast briefing with command officers 11 a.m. – Cookout with Florida National Guard Army Reserve soldiers 2 […]

Ryan NicolJuly 2, 2018

As state Sen. Daphne Campbell tries to fend off a tough primary challenge from Miami attorney Jason Pizzo, her campaign announced a new round of endorsements from three city commissioners. Commissioners Anthony DeFillipo of North Miami Beach, Maxwell Chambers of Miramar and Luciano L. Suarez of West Miami all say they’re throwing their support behind […]

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Banning the beach? Locals start enforcing new access law

Daphne Campbell backed by state’s largest police union

Shock poll has Ron DeSantis up 17 points over Adam Putnam

‘Obscene’ and ‘ridiculous’: Matt Caldwell calls out Bullsugar

Florida Right to Life endorses Javier Enriquez in HD 114

Matt Gaetz gets backing of Humane Society Legislative Fund

David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

Whoops! Aventura pol says Daphne Campbell endorsement was by mistake

Independence Day overseas: Rick Scott now in Kuwait

South Florida pols back Daphne Campbell’s re-election bid