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Mitch PerryDecember 4, 2017

Philanthropist and former banker David Straz Jr. had a coming-out party (of sorts) Sunday, hosting a spaghetti lunch for more than 250 people in West Tampa. It was his first public appearance since forming an exploratory committee two months ago for a potential run for Tampa mayor in 2019. The 74-year-old Wisconsin native already had enjoyed a […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2017

More than 6,300 registered voters in Florida House District 58 special election have already cast a ballot through the mail ahead of the Dec. 19 special election. Republican Lawrence McClure, Democrat Jose Vazquez, Libertarian Bryan Zemina and non-party-affiliated Ahmad Saadaldin are the choices for the voters in the district, which encompasses Plant City, Temple Terrace, Dover, Mango, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2017

Who says bipartisanship is dead in Washington? Tampa Bay-area Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist and Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis are teaming up to sponsor a bill that would prohibit U.S. military assistance to any country that sells restricted weapons or technology to Iran. The No Arms Sales To Iran Act‘s goal is to discourage foreign governments from […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2017

Democrats running against Miami-Dade Rep. Carlos Curbelo are claiming his support for the GOP tax reform bill that passed the House earlier this month is a boon to his corporate supporters, and not his constituents in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. Shortly after joining most of his fellow House Republicans to vote in support of the […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2017

With the way U.S. congressional districts are apportioned, any representative who wins their seat by less than five points is considered to be in a swing-seat district. That makes them potentially vulnerable in a re-election bid. Other (sometimes unforeseen) variables also determine the political landscape in an electoral cycle, such as a “wave” election that […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2017

Palm Beach County Democrat Terrie Rizzo is receiving the support of three members of the Florida congressional delegation in her bid to become the state’s Democratic Party chair. Alcee Hastings, Ted Deutch and Lois Frankel — each representing districts that touch part of Palm Beach County — are backing Rizzo, who chairs the Palm Beach […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2017

Veterans nationwide can now obtain a special, government-issued identification card, two-and-a-half years after President Barack Obama signed legislation sponsored by Sarasota U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. “Every veteran — past, present, and future — can now prove their military service without the added risk of identity theft,” Buchanan said, noting that millions of veterans have been unable to document their service […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2017

Like his father, state Rep. Chris Latvala of Clearwater is a proud Republican who doesn’t always toe the GOP line – a contrarian streak which sometimes gets him into trouble. Not that Latvala, son of longtime state Sen. Jack Latvala, is that worried about that perception. “My grade with the NRA is a ‘D.’ And I’m proud of […]

Mitch PerryNovember 29, 2017

UPDATE A progressive group is attacking Gov. Rick Scott with a new website — Rick’s Recession — for what they claim is the state’s unequal recovery from the Great Recession and the detrimental cost of his policies for Florida families. The site, published by progressive group “For Florida’s Future,” highlights what it contends are the majority of Florida counties […]

Mitch PerryNovember 29, 2017

Updated Gov. Rick Scott came to Tampa early Wednesday to thank the officers involved in the arrest of 24-year-old Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, the man suspected of killing four people in Seminole Heights over the past six weeks. “To the families of Benjamin Mitchell, Monica Hoffa, Anthony Naiboa and Ronald Felton, my heart goes out to […]

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David Straz makes first public appearance as potential Tampa mayoral candidate

Over 6,300 people already voted in HD 58 special election

Charlie Crist, Gus Bilirakis team up on anti-Iranian legislation

Financial services CEO fundraises for Carlos Curbelo immediately after his GOP tax reform vote

Larry Sabato ‘Crystal Ball’ moves Charlie Crist seat to ‘likely Democratic’

A trio of South Florida U.S. Reps. back Terrie Rizzo for Fla. Dem. Chair

Veterans can now apply for ID cards, thanks to Vern Buchanan

Chris Latvala goes to class

Website blasts Rick Scott’s policies for working Floridians

Rick Scott visits Tampa Police following arrest of Seminole Heights killer