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Phil AmmannSeptember 26, 2016

This month, pari-mutuel provider bestbet has been recognized by the state of Florida as a top private employer in Duval County, creating hundreds of jobs countywide between its Jacksonville and Orange Park facilities. A licensed pari-mutuel offering poker, simulcast and racing entertainment options, bestbet operates locations in both Duval and Clay counties. In a letter to […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 23, 2016

Clearwater’s Chamber of Commerce announced endorsements in several local races, and a virtual tie between two equally qualified candidates for a Pinellas County Commission seat. In a statement Friday, CLEARPAC, the committee for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber’s board of directors, made recommendations based on “the importance of Election Day to […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 20, 2016

Donald Trump is underwriting his presidential bid by selling the Donald Trump lifestyle — and campaign finance records show it is working. For the low price of $25, you can snag a Trump Gold Card emblazoned with your name or join a campaign “Board of Directors” that comes with a personalized certificate. For $30, grab […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 20, 2016

Gus Bilirakis is airing the first television ad in his re-election effort for Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Titled “Gus is for Us,” the ad highlights Bilirakis’ commitment to the community, featuring several enthusiastic people declaring how the Tarpon Springs Republican “gets things done.” It also touches on a number of issues, such as veteran care and […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 19, 2016

More than 300 candidates are running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview them all. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit thumbnail, sketch of who they are and why […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 18, 2016

Francis Suarez comes from a long line of civic and political leaders who have formed the Republican bedrock in south Florida’s Cuban community for a half century. Yet the 38-year-old Miami city commissioner hasn’t decided whether he will vote for his party’s presidential nominee. He’s not alone. Many Cuban-Americans are expressing solidarity with other Latin-Americans […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 16, 2016

Who doesn’t love a nice park, even one as small as a parking space? To honor National PARK(ing) Day, ridesharing service Uber will transform one parking spot in downtown Tampa into a mini park for the public to enjoy. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, Uber will set up a mini “park” […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 15, 2016

Jennifer Webb, the Democrat facing incumbent Republican Kathleen Peters in House District 69, is admittedly a political novice. That could explain an interesting fundraising email she recently sent to supporters. Webb’s money pitch contains one questionable detail: “Right now, we have a generous donor who is willing to match any donation before midnight tomorrow for […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 15, 2016

A group aligned with conservatives Charles and David Koch has canceled its final week of TV spots in the Florida market, pulling more than $300,000 out of the U.S. Senate race. Matt Dixon of POLITICO Florida reports the move by “Freedom Partners Action Fund,” part of the Koch Brothers’ network, is part of a shift […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 14, 2016

New York’s attorney general is investigating the Donald J. Trump Foundation to make sure the organization is complying with state laws governing charities. POLITICO is reporting Attorney General Eric Schneiderman “has opened an inquiry into the Trump Foundation based on troubling transactions that have recently come to light.” Schneiderman announced the investigation Tuesday. Schneiderman recently filed a lawsuit […]

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Rick Scott honors bestbet Jacksonville for commitment to job creation

Clearwater Chamber announces local endorsements; virtual tie between Charlie Justice, Mike Mikurak

Gold cards and red hats: A Trumpian approach to fundraising

Gus Bilirakis airs 1st TV ad in CD 12 race

Meet Adam Morley, Democrat running for HD 24

In Florida, a shifting Cuban vote could be the difference

Uber marks National PARK(ing) Day with mini ‘park’ in downtown Tampa

Jennifer Webb money pitch in HD 69 seemingly asks for more than allowed by law

Koch-affiliated group shifts strategy, pulls $300K in ads from Florida

New York AG opens investigation against Trump Foundation