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Phil AmmannJanuary 5, 2018

The weather report was unprecedented this week. Cold as ice, as the Foreigner classic goes. But for those needing a warmup, the 2018 political landscape brings the heat. Right now, it’s hotter than July in the orbit of almost-Jacksonville Rep. Ron DeSantis. He’s got the billionaires backing him, and a robopoll saying he’s more popular […]

Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2017

With New Year’s Eve only a couple of days away, Uber is reminding users that the best ridesharing customers are living ridesharing customers. In a new email, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is joining Uber to call on users to “commit to being a #DesignatedRider by planning ahead to avoid drinking and driving.” Nearly 29 people in […]

Phil AmmannDecember 22, 2017

Thanks, but no thanks. Citing unfinished business in the Florida House, state Rep. James Grant is dismissing any talk of running for the Senate seat vacated this week by Jack Latvala, who stepped down after facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Grant was responding to a tweet from Peter Schorsch, who was, in turn, answering […]

Phil AmmannDecember 20, 2017

Sachs Media Group is starting 2018 with a bang, adding five new partners in a major expansion to strengthen leadership and the firm’s ability to service clients well into the future. Ron Sachs, founder and CEO, and President Michelle Ubben announced the partner additions Wednesday, among the most significant growth in the 22-year history of […]

Phil AmmannDecember 19, 2017

Republican businessman Lawrence McClure easily won the special election in Northwest Hillsborough’s House District 58. With 55 percent of the vote, the 30-year-old McClure will replace Plant City Republican Dan Raulerson, who resigned the seat in August citing health and business reasons. McClure, a partner with the firm Streamline Environmental, Inc., offered a conservative platform, including […]

Phil AmmannDecember 19, 2017

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off and on: Lily Tysinger, a legislative analyst for the Senate Majority Office, now serves as a program specialist in the Office of the Senate Secretary. Off: Josie Tomkow is no longer an […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2017

As Puerto Rico struggles with Hurricane Maria recovery, a 10-person team of experts from Florida Power & Light – the nation’s third-largest electric utility – traveled to the territory last week to help with ongoing energy restoration efforts. Maria hit Puerto Rico Sept. 20 as a Category 4 storm, leaving nearly all of island’s 3.5 […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2017

As Floridians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Irma, a new consumer alert warns against bad actors trying to rip off homeowners seeking repairs from the storm. A joint effort of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, the one-minute consumer alert hitting airwaves Friday is alerting homeowners about falling victim […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2017

Extending a two-decade record for Everglades restoration south of Lake Okeechobee, a group of farmers — armed with an effective water quality treatment strategy — have posted historic water-quality performance levels in 2017, sending more clean water than ever flowing south. Seizing on numbers announced this week by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), […]

Phil AmmannDecember 12, 2017

In the race for Florida Governor, if anything, Gwen Graham is audacious. As well as announcing a “strong fundraising streak” through November, a new email from the Democratic hopeful makes a bold declaration — her campaign “has more supporters” than any other candidate in the race, either Democratic or Republican. That’s quite a statement for […]

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Jacksonville Bold for 1.5.18 — Cold outside, 2018 is hot

Email insights: Uber, MADD offer tips for a happy, safe New Year’s Eve

James Grant says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ on Jack Latvala’s Senate seat

Sachs Media Group announces major expansion, adds five new partners

Lawrence McClure wins HD 58 special election

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

FPL crews join industry experts in Puerto Rico for power restoration aid

Florida Chamber issues alert on assignment of benefits abuse, rising premiums

Everglades farmers celebrate another record year of clean water flowing south

Email insights: Gwen Graham’s bold claim — more supporters than any Gov. candidate