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Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Families of the “Groveland Four” still are waiting, and have heard nothing about any expedited clemency review, let alone the granting of full pardons. A year ago, the Florida Legislature apologized for […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

Tech companies say opening up the radio frequencies used by first responders and infrastructure workers could bring better mobile data speeds to consumers, and the FCC seems to be giving it some thought. Apple, Cisco, HP, Facebook, Google, Intel, and others made their pitch to the FCC last year, asking the commission to look into […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot It’s qualifying time. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Ken Detzner reminded officeholders and contenders about the qualifying period coming up for Congress (U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative), judges, and state attorney and public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy seems to be under the mistaken impression that because he was his party’s standard-bearer in the 2016 U.S. Senate race, that he is the party’s leader. So when the Democrat watched last week’s televised debate among the four announced gubernatorial candidates, Murphy, according to a source very familiar with his […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. What’s the cost of free speech when a 77-year-old grandma, who also happens to be the state’s leading environmentalist, speaks out to right a wrong? In Maggy Hurchalla’s case, it’s over $4.3 million. […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Legislature had its say; now the work of addressing gun violence in schools will be tackled by a group of law enforcement professionals, school administrators, parents, and others. The first meeting of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young is holding a campaign kickoff fundraiser Tuesday for her re-election to Senate District 18. Young’s event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 24 at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, 5320 Interbay Boulevard. Those looking to attend are encouraged to send an email to Kristin Lamb […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, arguably the leading GOP candidate for Florida governor in 2018, will have ads on the air for the first time, according to Medium Buying. “I’m Adam Putnam. For me, it’s always been Florida first,” the 60-second version of the ad begins. In the ad, Putnam talks of growing up in Bartow, raising cattle […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

This has been a difficult week for the Tampa Bay Times. Last Monday, the newspaper was shut out of the Pulitzer Prizes. The recipient of 12 previous Pulitzers, the Times newsroom measures itself, in part, by winning these awards. So it’s never a good day when the champagne isn’t flowing at 3 p.m. on Pulitzer […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. We’re back. Thank you for the many notes of support. We hope not to do that again any time soon. — SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — — @JebBush: The Bush family is grateful for the thousands […]

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 4.25.18

Tech company priority could wreck first responder radios, group says

Last Call for 4.24.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

A Patrick Murphy-David Jolly gubernatorial run isn’t the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard, but …

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.24.18

Last Call for 4.23.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

It’s on: Dana Young’s fundraiser for Senate re-election is Tuesday

First look: Adam Putnam’s first campaign ad

5 reasons you should not feel bad about Tampa Bay Times layoffs

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 4.23.18