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Mitch PerryOctober 10, 2017

Florida Department of Transportation officials call Tampa Bay Next a “process,” one in which more input from the public is always welcome. That attitude is impressing some of the agency’s critics, after what was widely perceived as a heavy-handed approach with the now-defunct Tampa Bay Express project, the multibillion-dollar proposal that most prominently included adding […]

Mitch PerryOctober 10, 2017

In eastern Hillsborough County, one of the more contentious Republican primaries in quite some time will soon be over. Tuesday night, a winner will emerge from the hard-fought House District 58 battle between Yvonne Fry and Lawrence McClure. HD 58 opened up in August after Plant City Republican Dan Raulerson stepped down for health reasons. Final financial […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

Justin Bean is finished talking about his past. Less than one day after opponent Gina Driscoll called on the 30-year-old businessman to apologize to St. Petersburg voters and release his full criminal record, the St. Pete City Council District 6 candidate blasted her for focusing excessively on his background and not the issues facing the city. “I […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

Jay Fant picked up a much-needed high-profile endorsement in his race for attorney general from fellow Jacksonville Republican Aaron Bean. “Senator Bean has been a longtime voice for conservative politics in Northeast Florida,” Fant said. “His endorsement is one to be very proud of. We look forward to working with Senator Bean on our conservative platform […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

Attorney General hopeful Ashley Moody announced Monday that she has raised more than $1 million in her campaign since announcing her candidacy in June. That total includes $850,000 into her campaign coffers and an additional $200,000 into Friends of Ashley Moody, her political action committee. “We’re proud and excited to hit this important fundraising milestone, particularly […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

No African-American has ever won statewide office in the Sunshine State. In fact, one of the last candidates attempting to do so had to contend with a former president asking him late in the campaign to drop out of the race. Kendrick Meek was a U.S. Representative from Miami-Dade who in 2010 became the Democratic nominee for […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is endorsing Ardian Zika for the Pasco County-based House District 37 seat. “I’ve known Ardian Zika for the past decade, and he is absolutely the best person to represent District 37 as our State Representative,” said Weatherford in a statement. “Ardian’s story is one of hard work and dedication. He is proof that if you […]

Mitch PerryOctober 7, 2017

Dover businessman Lawrence McClure has more cash-on-hand than Plant City businesswoman and civic activist Yvonne Fry in the final days of their contentious House District 58 Republican primary campaign. With the latest financial figures coming in late Friday, McClure has raised a total of $135,485 versus Fry’s $112,790 through October 5. . Fry has spent $96,813.30 […]

Mitch PerryOctober 6, 2017

Soon, a lot more electric vehicles will be on Florida roads. Jeff Brandes wants the state to get ready. At least seven electric cars are coming to market by 2020, according to Business Insider, with several considered to be relatively affordable. That will make a total of 39 different models of plug-in electric hybrid vehicles and 44 […]

Mitch PerryOctober 6, 2017

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Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson have already lobbed objections to Jim Bridenstine, President Donald Trump‘s pick to head NASA. Now, more than 30 Florida scientists signed a letter to the state’s U.S. senators, urging them to outright reject Bridenstine when he comes up for confirmation. Among the criticisms that scientists around the nation have voiced about Bridenstine […]

Mitch Perry

Residents, critics speak out on Tampa Bay Next ‘process’

Decision time in contentious House District 58 GOP primary

Justin Bean says opponent Gina Driscoll should stick to the issues

Aaron Bean backs Jay Fant in Florida AG race

Ashley Moody has now raised more than $1 million for Attorney General bid

In Tampa, Andrew Gillum speaks frankly about race

Will Weatherford endorses Ardian Zika for HD 37 seat in 2018

Lawrence McClure with cash on hand lead in final days of HD 58 GOP primary

Jeff Brandes wants Florida to prepare for future wave of electric cars

Florida scientists urge Senate to oppose Donald Trump’s NASA pick