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Peter SchorschJune 13, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot First, a program note: SUNBURN will take another day off tomorrow while Peter Schorsch is on vacation. The state’s premier political morning newsletter will return soon. — Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga will give the annual “State of […]

Peter SchorschJune 12, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot At least three lawmakers from Florida have confirmed their attendance at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States’ (NCLGS) summer meeting next month in Cleveland. Sen. Perry Thurston Jr., a Fort Lauderdale Democrat, and Reps. Joe Geller, an Aventura […]

Peter SchorschJune 12, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Today and tomorrow, the Florida Chamber Foundation holds its annual “Learners to Earners Workforce Summit.” The event asks the question: “Is Florida’s workforce ready? “Talent is Florida’s best economic development tool,” an […]

Peter SchorschJune 11, 2018

Republican primary election polling conducted at the end of a tough week of media reports shows Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam leading Congressman Ron DeSantis, according to the latest statewide poll sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Putnam bests DeSantis 32 to 15 in the poll, which interviewed 501 Republican likely voters by phone. It was conducted […]

Peter SchorschJune 11, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A hearing on a Broward County nursing home’s contempt motion against the Agency for Health Care Administration over alleged public records violations is back on for Tuesday. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis is slated to start the hearing at 2 p.m. […]

Peter SchorschJune 11, 2018

FLORIDA TODAY executive editor Bob Gabordi has been a study in contrasts since first coming to the Sunshine State in 2005. That’s when he took over the editing reins of the Tallahassee Democrat after Gannett bought the paper from the now-defunct Knight Ridder. There, the now four-time winner of the Gannett President’s Ring Award, for […]

Peter SchorschJune 11, 2018

Richard Corcoran must be kicking himself right now. If the House Speaker knew a month ago what the rest of the state does now — that a former employee of Adam Putnam’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services failed for more than a year to conduct national background checks on applications for concealed weapons licenses — […]

Peter SchorschJune 11, 2018

Gwen Graham’s gubernatorial campaign said over the weekend that new campaign finance reports will show another banner month for the former congresswoman’s fundraising efforts. The Graham team said it added more than $300,000 in contributions for the campaign and tacked on another $730,000-plus via Gwen Graham for Florida, an affiliated political committee. The seven-figure haul, […]

Peter SchorschJune 11, 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 the November election were held today, only four of the 13 proposed state constitutional amendments would pass, according to new polling by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “However, this is before […]

Peter SchorschJune 8, 2018

Cameron Yarbrough has joined the Ramba Consulting Group lobbying firm, led by David Ramba, bringing over his book of business formerly at the Gunster lobby shop. “We are excited to have Cameron join our team, blending our existing client base with his and adding his expertise to our firm,” Ramba said. “Cameron’s experience, relationships, and background all […]

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Last Call for 6.13.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Last Call for 6.12.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.12.18

Latest poll: Adam Putnam (handily) beating Ron DeSantis in Governor’s race

Last Call for 6.11.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

With Bob Gabordi, it’s one step forward, one step back

Time for Florida GOP to draft Pam Bondi?

Gwen Graham raises more than $1M in May

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.11.18

Personnel note: Cameron Yarbrough joins Ramba Consulting