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Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson took in another $80,625 in campaign cash from December 1-31 as the Elkton Republican campaigns in the special election for Senate District 6. The special election is to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, the St. Augustine Republican who resigned the Legislature in November to become Florida State University president. Of the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

House District 24 hopeful Paul Renner continued collecting piles of campaign cash, adding $61,875 during December, according to reports filed Monday with the state Division of Elections. Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, is running for the Jan. 27 GOP primary, with an overall fundraising total as of Dec. 31 of $138,375. He has spent $111,026 […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

Candidate Mike Davis took a fundraising lead in the month of December over fellow Republican Cyndi Stevenson for the House District 17 special elections. From December 1 – 31, Davis, a St. Augustine small business owner, took in $35,480, edging out Stephenson, the St. Johns County Commissioner, who raised $30,560, according to the state Division […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart brought out a wave of good news, including an extensive list of North Florida elected officials endorsing him in the race for Senate District 6. At the same time, he pronounced the launch of a new television ad directly responding to criticism of the past few weeks. Among the endorsements for […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

Walt Disney World hotels will no longer offer prizes at video game arcades, where children redeem points for toys, candy, and other rewards. The company says it is also dropping joystick-controlled claw games inspired by the one in “Toy Story.” Although Disney representatives will not clarify why it is shutting down redemption centers, the reason […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 11, 2015

Jacksonville wants change and opportunity, says the latest email from Republican candidate Lenny Curry, who is in “full swing” and ready to make his bid for Mayor official this week. Change and leadership are exactly what Curry is promising voters he will bring to the mayor’s office, as he announces a qualifying kickoff event on Wednesday. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 9, 2015

Republican state Rep. Travis Hutson received new endorsements today from two local leaders, who are also military veterans, in his bid for Senate District 6. Former St. Johns County Commission chair Mark Miner and former Commissioner Ray Quinn, each announced their support of Hutson in a statement released Friday. Hutson, who currently serves House District […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

State Sen. Jeff Brandes has again filed a bill which would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a license during mandatory evacuations. After a contentious debate led to the failure of a similar proposal last year, the St. Petersburg Republican filed the bill (SB 290) on Thursday that revives the issue. Among critics of the […]

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Travis Hutson takes in another $80K in December for SD 6 race

Paul Renner continues fundraising haul for HD 24 special election

A March 1 date for Florida's presidential primary?

A March 1 date for Florida’s presidential primary?

Mike Davis takes fundraising lead in HD 17 special election

Doc Renuart announces endorsements, new ad and jabs Travis Hutson in SD 6 race

Disney closing resort game arcades, Internet cafe ban may be to blame

Email insights: Lenny Curry makes it official, promises change, leadership

More local leaders endorse Travis Hutson for SD 6

Jeff Brandes refiles controversial gun bill from 2014

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.