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Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2018

Veteran Washington staffer Kyle Glenn is returning to U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross‘ office to serve as Chief of Staff. Ross, the Lakeland Republican who serves as Senior Deputy Majority Whip, announced the hire in a statement Tuesday. Glenn was previously Ross’ deputy Chief of Staff and will transition into the new job over the next […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2018

On Monday, Congressman Ron DeSantis made it official — launching his long-expected bid for Florida governor. Taking to a Boca Raton stage as the late Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” played, the North Florida Republican claimed he was the only “principled conservative” and an outsider in the race — a direct knock on both […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 29, 2018

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 reappointments and 16 appointments to a range of state boards and panels. Valencia State College District board of trustees Tracy Stockwell, 53, of Orlando, is the senior vice president and chief financial officer of Universal Orlando. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor, Ontario. Stockwell […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2018

Pinellas County GOP chair Nick DiCeglie joins several heavyweight lobbyists in Tallahassee next month to fundraise in support of his bid for term-limited Larry Ahern’s House District 66 seat. The event begins 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Governors Club Board Room, 202 S. Adams St. in Tallahassee. Among those big conservative names on the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2018

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Bold is bigger this week, more extensive than any week in recent memory. And there’s a darned good reason. More is happening. More campaigns. More intrigue. More drama. For those paying attention to what Florida Politics, has done over the past few years, it’s been pretty obvious that 2018 will be the big enchilada. Northeast […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 23, 2018

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Republican House District 72 candidate James Buchanan is seeking “legal options” over a new ad from his Democratic opponent, which claims the Sarasota businessman is a climate change denier. In a statement Tuesday, Buchanan’s campaign blasts Margaret Good for “falsely accusing that Buchanan is opposed to climate change.” Buchanan said his pro-environment stance was “a […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 19, 2018

One of two things could happen this weekend. The Jacksonville Jaguars can shock the world Sunday and beat the New England Patriots. Or the convergence of Tom Brady, home-field advantage, and the referees can create a more predictable outcome. We will see soon enough. The question that many outside of the 904 may be asking: […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 17, 2018

RSA Consulting Group is expanding its scope in both the Tampa Bay region and Florida with the addition of up and coming lobbyist Kaitlyn Bailey. Bailey becomes the firm’s newest associate for Government & Community Affairs. As one of the region’s leading full-service consulting firms, with offices in Tampa and Tallahassee, RSA specializes in government, legislative […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2018

Here we are now. Entertain us. EverBank Field was lit Sunday, as the Jacksonville Jaguars laid a smackdown on the Buffalo Bills, in a 10-3 defensive struggle that was best watched live and in the stands. Jacksonville hadn’t hosted a playoff game this century; the crowd was hyped. And mostly Jaguar fans. The media derided […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 10, 2018

The sanctity of Florida’s Constitution is violated when we seek to fill it with “feel good” amendments that are often vague, duplicative, and trigger unintended consequences. Such amendments are why we have a Florida Constitution addressing pigs, high-speed trains, funding for radios, and the taxation of boat storage facilities. Certainly, all of these topics are […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

Personnel note: Veteran staffer Kyle Glenn named Dennis Ross chief of staff

Five most bullsh*t parts of Ron DeSantis’ campaign kickoff

Rick Scott announces 31 state board appointments

Nick DiCeglie sets high-powered Tally fundraiser for HD 66 bid

Jacksonville Bold for 1.26.18 — Business picking up

James Buchanan calls Democrat Margaret Good to take down ‘false’ HD 72 ad

Jacksonville Bold for 1.19.18 — America’s team?

Personnel note: RSA Consulting Group adds up-and-coming lobbyist Kaitlyn Bailey

Jacksonville Bold for 1.12.18 — Smells like teal spirit

Herschel Vinyard: CRC should reject Proposal 23