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Ryan NicolMay 8, 2018

Andrew Gillum is tussling with his possible opponent in the Florida gubernatorial race, Adam Putnam, over his failure to back Gillum’s plan to raise pay for Florida teachers. That’s part of a rollout by Democrats on Teacher Appreciation Day highlighting their support for teachers’ issues, while they accuse Republicans of falling behind the curve. Gillum, […]

Ryan NicolMay 7, 2018

HD 81 candidate Tina Polsky has won the support of the lawmaker she’s running to succeed. Rep. Joe Abruzzo, who announced he would not run for re-election to his HD 81 seat, is officially endorsing Polsky in her Democratic primary matchup against Mindy Koch. “Over the past several months I have witnessed Tina’s tireless advocacy […]

Ryan NicolMay 7, 2018

After months of denials to politicians and media members (including this reporter), WLRN’s Jessica Bakeman reports that Broward County Public School officials now acknowledge Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz had been admitted to the PROMISE Program before he carried out his February massacre. Some background: After the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where […]

Ryan NicolMay 4, 2018

One year after the House of Representatives voted to repeal Obamacare, Democrats are hoping their base doesn’t forget. With the 2018 midterms just six months away, the Florida Democratic Party released an ad hammering Republicans on their handling of health care. Though the bill ultimately failed in the Senate, the Democrats still plan to use […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Republican Javier Enriquez announced today he is entering the race for Florida House District 114. Enriquez, a Miami native and attorney, is a lifelong resident of the district. He graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and now is a partner at Jeffrey and Enriquez, PLLC. His legal specialty is marital and family […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Democrat Andrew Dolberg announced a number of endorsements today in his campaign for Florida House District 98. Among those giving the nod to Dolberg are Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, State Rep. Kristin Jacobs, and LGBT activist Michael Albetta. State Rep. Jacobs had high praise for Dolberg’s policy proposals, saying, “I’m supporting Andrew because of […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is set to begin a two-day trip to the Florida Panhandle Friday. He’ll start off the tour in Tallahassee before moving on to Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City. Levine, who set up his campaign headquarters in Miami, is looking to expand his support outside of […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Former state Sen. Jeremy Ring earned another endorsement in his bid to be that state’s Chief Financial Officer, picking up the support of the Florida Police Benevolent Association. The PBA is a union representing law enforcement officers across the state. In a statement, PBA President John Rivera said, “Senator Jeremy Ring is a passionate advocate […]

Ryan NicolMay 2, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson, a candidate for Congress this year, has begun a two-day listening tour in Puerto Rico. The visit will deal in part with the island’s recovery following Hurricane Maria. According to a news release, Richardson is set to meet with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and other officials to discuss the […]

Ryan NicolMay 2, 2018

The publisher of the Sun-Sentinel apologized Wednesday after a gun show advertisement appeared on its front page that morning alongside two stories on recent local mass shootings. One story covered a fundraiser for victims of February’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Next to that piece, a photo of one of the […]

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Democratic gubernatorial candidates take aim at Republicans on Teacher Appreciation Day

Joe Abruzzo endorses Tina Polsky as his successor in HD 81

Broward superintendent now admits Parkland shooter was admitted to PROMISE Program

Florida Democrats take aim at GOP on anniversary of Obamacare repeal vote

Attorney Javier Enriquez announces HD 114 candidacy

HD 98 candidate Andrew Dolberg brings in bevy of endorsements

Philip Levine to make two-day stop in Panhandle

Jeremy Ring earns police union endorsement in CFO race

CD 27 hopeful David Richardson launches Puerto Rico listening tour

Sun-Sentinel issues mea culpa for insensitive front page gun show ad