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Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Justin Sayfie, the former Jeb Bush policy advisor turned political website whiz, is leaving Florida for the nation’s capital. But don’t worry: You will still get your daily Sayfie Review fix. Sayfie, who joined Brian Ballard’s Ballard Partners lobbying firm […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

As the Florida Keys began reopening after Hurricane Irma, returning residents were warned they had to be self-sufficient and had to figure out how to take care of their own needs, fending for themselves without food, water, power or other essential necessities. Enter Farm Share. The Homestead-based nonprofit dispatched two tractor-trailer trucks, carrying 88,000 pounds […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

The two GOP candidates running to replace retired Rep. Dan Raulerson in House District 58 raised a combined $169,000 between Aug. 1 and Sept. 7 according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Plant City businessman Lawrence McClure, 30, brought in the bulk of the money, with his first campaign finance report showing $107,205 in contributions […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

A couple more lawmakers came out in support of Sarasota Republican James Buchanan in the special election for House District 72, which was vacated by Alex Miller Sept. 1. Future Senate President Bill Galvano endorsed Buchanan, saying that he knows the real estate agent and business owner “will be ready to hit the ground running” […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Across Florida, people spent Sunday trying to get back to normal after one of the worst storms to hit the state since Hurricane Andrew.

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2017

After meeting with those involved in emergency response efforts underway in the Florida Keys and assessing damage, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam on Friday morning joined Walmart associates and members of the National Guard to unload a truckload of water that the company donated to individuals affected by Hurricane Irma. “Walmart made a commitment to support relief […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2017

First, the good news. In the past four days, Duke Energy has restored power more to than 1.2 million customers in Florida impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2017

Here’s some good news for AT&T customers in Florida. The telecommunications giant’s wireless service in Florida is performing at 97% of normal. Wireless services in Puerto Rico and Georgia are nearly restored. In Florida and Georgia, some wireline customers may be experiencing issues with their service caused by flooding and storm damage. While wireless service […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2017

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera wants to “help you.” With what exactly, we don’t know. Lopez-Cantera filed papers with the state on Sept. 5 forming a new political committee called “Helping You.” The paperwork was sparing in detail, listing the committee’s statement of purpose as “political” and saying “none at this time” for any candidates or individuals the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 15, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott—who’s no fan of government regulations—wants to make it easier for Floridians to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Irma. On Friday night, Scott said he had directed the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation(DBPR) “to suspend certain regulations and fees that may prevent, hinder or delay necessary response and recovery efforts.” “Right now, […]

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Family members appear behind a pile of debris outside their home in Steinhatchee, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm Thursday night. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)

Last Call for 9.18.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Farm Share brings 1 million pounds of food to Irma victims across Florida

Lawrence McClure crosses $100K raised threshold in HD 58 special election

Bill Galvano, Jim Boyd backing James Buchanan in HD 72

Sunburn for 9.18.17 – Recovering, resting, reflecting

Adam Putnam rolls up his sleeves in Monroe County, passes out water, thanks Walmart

For Duke Energy customers without power, an ‘A for effort’ isn’t good enough

AT&T says its wireless service is performing at 97% of normal after Irma

Takeaways from Tallahassee — CLC’s mysterious new PC

State suspends certain regulations hindering response to Irma