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Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2018

It has only been a week since Andrew Gillum shocked the political world by winning the Democratic primary election for Florida Governor. His victory was such a black swan that much of the post-election analysis has been, deservedly, on how Team Gillum pulled off an upset. Almost every major media outlet has deployed reporters to […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2018

Juan Carlos (J.C.) Flores was promoted from Vice President of External Affairs to Vice President of National Public Affairs, Campaign Strategy and Tactics at AT&T Services, Inc., the company announced Tuesday. The veteran operative will be responsible for “defining and driving AT&T’s political strategy and leading the execution of the strategic roadmaps across multiple key […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Just as gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was releasing (and un-releasing) receipts tied to travel that are part of a state ethics investigation, Florida Politics scooped Tuesday night about some transitions taking place within […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 4, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Crystal Lagoons has come away with an administrative win. The state’s Department of Health announced Tuesday that “bodies of water created and operated by Crystal Lagoons’ licensees” are “public bathing places” under state law. The department issued Tuesday what’s known […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 4, 2018

The Gwen Graham for Governor yard signs were not even down before the man who beat her in last week’s Democratic primary for Florida governor, Andrew Gillum, was being asked if he would consider her as a running mate. There’s a reason God put Labor Day Weekend right after Election Day, and that was so […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 4, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. — LATEST ON TS GORDON — Tropical Storm Gordon is continuing to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane late Tuesday when it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast, including coastal […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 1, 2018

On Tuesday morning, the general election season (unofficially) begins. And after a brief holiday hiatus, Sunburn also returns with a slightly different look. Let me explain; I am extremely excited about what Florida Politics has in store for our loyal readers next week. Starting Tuesday — and continuing through the week — Florida Politics is […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2018

What a difference four years makes. The last time Florida saw a primary was in pre-Trump Time — and pre-Bernie Time too. But the shadows of both President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders loomed large over the selection of GOP nominee for Governor Ron DeSantis and Democratic pick […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. It’s two days after the Election, and you’re sick to your stomach with politics. Here are five easy steps you can help you move past your political hangover. Clean up your Google […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Just don’t call it ‘iPods for inmates.’ The Department of Corrections published proposed regulations Wednesday allowing inmates to have “multimedia tablets.” All tablets, however, “are subject to search at any time or for any reason,” the proposed rule says. And […]

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Primary epilogue: Chris King got money’s worth; Jeff Greene is a putz

Personnel note: J.C. Flores promoted at AT&T

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.5.18

Last Call for 9.4.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Don’t do it, Lauren Book

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.4.18

Florida Politics to spotlight politics of cannabis with ‘Wellness Week’

Winners and losers emerging from Florida’s 2018 primary elections

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.30.18

Last Call for 8.29.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics