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Phil AmmannSeptember 12, 2016

Two lawmakers from the Tampa Bay area have high-profile fundraisers planned for later this month. With a host committee boasting more than 50 supporters — representing a range of Tampa Republicans — former House Majority Leader Dana Young is holding a special reception Wednesday, Sept. 28 for her Senate District 18 bid. Included among the special guests […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 12, 2016

South Florida U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is getting help from a super PAC which backs Republicans who support policies to fight climate change. POLITICO Florida reports that “ClearPath Action,” launched by North Carolina millionaire Jay Faison, has pledged to spend as much as $5 million on ad buys for Republican candidates, including Curbelo. Curbelo will […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 10, 2016

With a decisive primary win behind him, Democrat Wengay Newton is now looking toward the general election for House District 70, starting with a celebration in downtown St. Petersburg. Newton’s campaign kickoff event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The LURE, 661 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg. Contributions are encouraged, and there […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 9, 2016

In an abrupt move, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee delayed its first week of television ads in Florida’s Senate race, originally scheduled for later this month. Ads supporting Democrat Patrick Murphy were initially supposed to run Sept. 20-26. According to a top Republican super-PAC, we now know why. Citing a report from the Columbus Dispatch, […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 9, 2016

Saturday, Sept. 10 State Rep. Dana Young, running for Senate District 18, will celebrate the opening of her Carrollwood campaign office with some Super Saturday canvassing. Starting at 9:15 a.m., Young will be on hand for a meet-and-greet with supporters, the campaign team, and volunteers, followed by a neighborhood walk. Joining Young for the event […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 3, 2016

The country’s top election watchdog group is reviewing campaign donations to Congressman Patrick Murphy‘s House campaign made five years ago. The Hill is reporting the Federal Election Commission will be taking under review a complaint filed against Florida’s newly chosen Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, which claims the Jupiter Democrat accepted potentially illegal contributions in 2011. In July, […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 3, 2016

Rebuilding America Now, the Rick Scott-run super PAC intended to be the main advertising support for Donald Trump’s presidential bid, is struggling after the departure of Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. CNN is reporting that individuals associated with Rebuilding America are beginning to worry as donors ignore repeated pleas for last-minute cash. At first, the […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 3, 2016

Duke Energy will continue to supply electricity for the University of Florida. The University of Florida board of trustees voted Thursday to keep Duke Energy as the provider of both electricity and steam to UF’s main campus in Gainesville. The new agreement should be ratified and signed by the end of the year. Since 1992, […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 3, 2016

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden is hosting a fundraiser next week for Avis Harrison, the former schoolteacher seeking the Tampa City Council District 7 seat. Gruden, along with his wife Cindy, will be holding a reception Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. in the couple’s North Tampa home at 709 Guisando de Avila. […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 1, 2016

Duke Energy is getting ready for Hermine. As Florida’s Gulf Coast faces Tropical Storm Hermine — upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane as of 3 p.m. Thursday — Duke meteorologists are carefully monitoring the storm’s path and say they are ready to respond as necessary. Duke’s detailed storm response includes more than 1,200 line technicians, tree resources, […]

Phil Ammann

Two Tampa Bay Republican lawmakers plan major fundraisers for late September

Carlos Curbelo gets boost from GOP pro-climate change super PAC

Wengay Newton eyes general election with HD 70 campaign kickoff Tuesday

DSCC scales back advertising in Florida, GOP claims ‘weakened’ support for Patrick Murphy

Florida campaign weekender for Sept. 10-11

FEC reviews fraud complaint over donations to Patrick Murphy campaign in 2011

Rick Scott-led pro-Donald Trump super PAC struggles, scales back

UF votes to keep Duke Energy as campus electricity provider

Jon Gruden to host fundraiser for Tampa City Council candidate Avis Harrison

Duke Energy prepares for Hermine, reminds customers to stay safe