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Peter SchorschJune 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. As the nation and politicians in Florida are engulfed in an emotional debate about immigration and the deplorable practice of separating children from their parents, it’s important to note that one aspect […]

Peter SchorschJune 19, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot When it comes to stopping immigration officials from separating families, Tallahassee pastor Brant Copeland is hoping the power of Christ compels them. He announced an “interfaith prayer vigil” 6 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at his church “in response to the humanitarian […]

Peter SchorschJune 19, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. As a matter of policy, America is now splitting families seeking asylum in the U.S. by illegally crossing the border. For many (in both parties), it is difficult to reconcile this reality. […]

Peter SchorschJune 18, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Lawyers had until this afternoon to file recommendations as to how an administrative law judge should rule in a bid protest over the statewide law enforcement radio system. Attorneys for Harris Corp., Motorola Solutions and the Department of Management Services […]

Peter SchorschJune 18, 2018

“You’ve guaranteed there will be an INFLUENCE Magazine for another two years.” That’s what one of the members of the INFLUENCE 100 told me after the first listing of the most influential people in Florida politics was published two years ago. This person’s point to me was that by creating a ‘Fortune 500 of Florida […]

Peter SchorschJune 18, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. The last time we ran the INFLUENCE 100, we said, “Influence is difficult to quantify but you know it when you see it.” Well, if it’s worth saying, it’s worth repeating. Click […]

Peter SchorschJune 15, 2018

Top fundraisers in May for state House campaigns were a combination of newcomers and incumbent lawmakers, according to newly filed finance reports. Democrat Michael Grieco, who is seeking to replace outgoing Rep. David Richardson, in Miami-Dade County’s House District 113, raised $67,805 for his campaign account after getting into the race in early May. Rep. […]

Peter SchorschJune 14, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Tallahassee judge will preside over a two-hour pretrial conference tomorrow in a three-year-old lawsuit over how the state funds environmental conservation. Among other things, Circuit Judge Charles Dodson will hear a motion for “partial summary judgment,” court dockets show. […]

Peter SchorschJune 14, 2018

Terry Power, a Republican candidate for House District 64, owes nearly $88,000 in alimony, according to court records reviewed this week. A document in the case from Pinellas County shows a “payoff amount” of $87,904. It also lists a “balance due” of only $4,668. In a statement to Florida Politics, however, Power says he doesn’t legally […]

Peter SchorschJune 14, 2018

There certainly has been a great deal of change since we published last year’s annual list of the Most Powerful Politicians in Tampa Bay. First of all, the website we published it to — SaintPetersBlog.com — is shuttered after the decision was made to focus all of our reporting energies into FloridaPolitics.com. Second, and more important […]

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Lake County breaks another record development deal. Image via GT Homes.

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.20.18

Last Call for 6.19.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.19.18

Last Call for 6.18.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Here is the 2018 edition of The INFLUENCE 100: The most influential people in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.18.18

Margaret Good, Michael Greico, Tom Leek top House money chase in May

Last Call for 6.14.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Terry Power owes alimony, records show; he says no

Sixth annual list of Tampa Bay’s 25 Most Powerful Politicians