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Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2018

Brittany Dover has joined Republican Matt Caldwell‘s campaign for Agriculture Commissioner as Deputy Finance Director, and Jeremy Sheftel is now on board as Deputy Campaign Manager, the campaign announced Monday. “We have raised over $1 million in contributions in the three short weeks since the Primary Election,” campaign spokesperson Brian Swensen said in a statement. “It […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good Monday morning. In case you didn’t notice, the first ballots of the general election have been cast. According to the Division of Elections, four Democrats and one Republican had returned vote-by-mail ballots […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 22, 2018

Brian Pitts, a perennial presence in the halls of the Legislature, has readied 11 bill proposals ahead of the 2019 Legislative Session. They cover a wide range of topics: Education, ethics, civil and criminal justice, and judicial reform. Pitts’ nonprofit Justice-2-Jesus this year is taking on a “controversial and aggressive bill package,” according to his website. The […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Autumn arrives Saturday at 9:54 p.m. EDT (that’s 8:54 p.m. CDT, 7:54 p.m. MDT and 6:54 p.m. PDT). At a precise moment each September, on either the 21st, 22nd or 23rd, the sun […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Collier County fire official is seeking guidance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office on whether to exempt a proposed “marijuana grow and processing facility” from the state’s fire code requirements. Dale E. Fey Jr., Fire Marshal at The North […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Andrew Gillum leading Ron DeSantis for Governor? Rick Scott’s lead over Bill Nelson shrinking? What is happening in Florida Politics? A new survey from Reuters/Ipsos/UVA Center for Politics shows Gillum with a […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Wednesday ruling from the Department of Revenue was a mixed bag for Calder Casino on its request for a tax break on its slot machines. The Miami Gardens track, formerly known as Calder Race Course, no longer runs its […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2018

Beau Beaubien has left the Attorney General’s Office to become political director for Republican former Congressman Ron DeSantis‘ campaign for Governor. From DeSantis adviser Brad Herold: “From grassroots advocacy to election law to legislative affairs, Beau is an effective and proven operative. “Beau’s extensive relationships in Tallahassee and throughout our state will prove immensely valuable, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2018

If you pay close attention to the national political reporters, a blue wave the size of the one that capsized the Poseidon is about to usher in Democratic control of the U.S. House and possibly the Senate. The significant forecasters, including Nate Silver‘s FiveThirtyEight, the Cook Political Report, and Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball basically give […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2018

Gary Pruitt’s career at the Tampa Police Department is his main selling point in his bid for Hillsborough County Sheriff, but a look over his personnel file and Hillsborough Circuit Court records shows a wanton disregard for the rules and, in some cases, the law. Pruitt, who is running as a Democrat, says he’s “passionate […]

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Personnel note: Brittany Dover, Jeremy Sheftel join Matt Caldwell campaign

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.24.18

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Signs of Session

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.21.18

Last Call for 9.20.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.20.18

Last Call for 9.19.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Beau Beaubien joins Ron DeSantis campaign

Something very weird is happening in Florida politics …

Court records show Hillsborough Sheriff candidate Gary Pruitt is a deadbeat dad