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Peter SchorschJune 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. Good morning. The rumor du jour is that Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene HAS ALREADY filed to run for Florida governor. That’s what a top Democratic source texted me last Sunday evening. […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 2018

As we enter the dog days of Summer, the battle lines are forming over Amendment 13, the proposed constitutional amendment to ban greyhound racing in Florida. Now that we’ve seen the initial moves from each side, it looks like it’s shaping up to be a long, tough campaign for supporters of the dog racing industry. […]

Peter SchorschJune 1, 2018

The literary field of semiotics, as articulated by French theorist Ferdinand de Saussure, boils down to a relationship between signs and their intended meaning. The ultimate meaning of those signs is not fixed; rather, it moves with cultural interpretation. As we find ourselves now less than three months before primary elections for the 2018 ballot, we […]

Peter SchorschJune 1, 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 it’s unofficially summertime: You scream, I scream, we all scream for an end to AOB abuse. Namely, for the Legislature to finally do something about it. The Consumer Protection Coalition fired […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Tallahassee judge will hear the argument for a motion for partial summary judgment in a three-year-old lawsuit over how the state funds environmental conservation. Tallahassee-based Circuit Judge Charles Dodson will hear the motion June 15 at 10:30 a.m., court […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 2018

Florida is in the crosshairs of two brewing storms. On the one hand hurricane season is already threatening (thanks Alberto), and on the other is the political storm of election season (thanks, Rick and Bill). Now those two are crashing together – and it seems like something the people of Florida, and for sure the […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 2018

Breaking up is hard to do, particularly when the FBI is involved. Tallahassee Mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum may no longer be “good friends” with lobbyist and entrepreneur Adam Corey — a casualty of an ongoing federal corruption probe — it doesn’t mean Gillum is totally out of the woods, especially with the […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Combing through the complaints that have flooded in since we published polls showing Democrats trailing in two key Senate battleground, you’d think we said the “blue wave” was a hoax. To recap: […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Attorney Jon Mills is saying he filed a request with Circuit Judge Karen Gievers to lift an automatic delay of the effect of her ruling last week that medical marijuana can be smoked in Florida. Mills represents the plaintiffs in […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 2018

Daytona Beach Democratic Rep. Patrick Henry picked up another challenger in his bid for a second term in Volusia County-based House District 26. DeLand Republican Elizabeth Fetterhoff opened her campaign account Tuesday, joining Michael Cantu in the GOP primary for the Democratic-leaning district. Fetterhoff spent more than four years working as the legislative assistant to […]

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Gold Coast Eagle Distributing;s Javier Bermudez and Chad Fraser bring water to Helene victims in Bradenton. Image via Gold Coast.

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.4.18

Greyhound racing ban backers start campaign on offense

Jacksonville Bold for 6.1.18 — Signs and symbols

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.1.18

Last Call for 5.31.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

West Virginia case sheds light on Florida disaster contracting controversy

With new indictments (reportedly) focused on Adam Corey, here is why Andrew Gillum should be worried

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.31.18

Last Call for 5.30.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Keep your eye on this race: Elizabeth Fetterhoff challenging Patrick Henry in HD 26