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Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2018

There is no question; right now water is one of the most important issues in Florida. With red tide on the west coast, blue-green algae in South and Southwest Florida, voters Tuesday made a statement that candidates in Florida must address the ongoing water crises impacting waterways across the state. All Floridians deserve access to clean water. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. If Florida voters wanted a contrast in the election for Governor, they have it. The choice in the November election couldn’t be more contrasting. Andrew Gillum, the candidate who was continually overlooked but […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Secretary of State Ken Detzner said Tuesday that all polls were open across the state, with voters casting ballots in 5,881 precincts. He also confirmed that “voters (still) in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot.” […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Take a moment to look at The County Election by George Bingham George Caleb Bingham painted a series of canvasses celebrating elections in newly created states along the western frontier. Here, gathered […]

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Democratic primary election for Attorney General is back on. On Monday, the 1st District Court of Appeal issued a stay of a lower court decision striking Ryan Torrens from the ballot. That means Democratic voting for A.G. will take […]

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2018

Marco Rubio brought us to this. The long slog to Tuesday’s primary election for Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates was the usual series of false starts, histrionics, re-inventions, pandering to bases, and — new this time — dealing with the shadow of Donald J. Trump. But if one could pick a starting point for the […]

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Rest in peace, Senator John McCain. — “John McCain was a force of nature in Washington with an unrivaled global stature” via Paul Kane of The Washington Post — “John McCain’s finest […]

Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2018

The work of the Constitution Revision Commission is under attack in the courts. And that’s fair, according to Brecht Heuchan, who led the CRC’s drafting process. “I’m not mad about the lawsuits,” he told us. “That’s what people do when they feel aggrieved.” But a new effort spawned this week encouraging Floridians to opt for […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2018

Five days out from the Republican gubernatorial primary, Ron DeSantis has a commanding lead over Adam Putnam, 56 percent to 33 percent according to a fresh survey by St. Pete Polls. Among those Republicans who already voted, DeSantis leads by 27 points. And 38 percent of those surveyed said they already have voted, meaning the cement […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2018

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George Sheldon, a longtime children’s advocate and former state official, died Thursday. The 71-year-old’s death was confirmed by J. Christian Minor, executive director of the Florida Juvenile Justice Association. Minor served as his travel aide when Sheldon, a Democrat, ran unsuccessfully against Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi in 2014. “He was always for the kids and […]

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TCEC line workers restoring power after Helene. Image via Facebook (TCEC).

Water mattered Tuesday, but not in the way clean water activist groups wanted

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.29.18

Last Call for 8.28.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn for 8.28.18 — Happy Election Day!

Last Call for 8.27.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

The 25 moments that defined the 2018 primary for Florida Governor

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.27.18

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Second-guessing the CRC

Here’s Florida Politics’ final poll of GOP primary for Florida governor

George Sheldon—children’s advocate, former state official—dies