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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, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 15, 2017

With all of the damage done by Hurricane Irma, the Board of Governors of Citizens Property Insurance is too busy to meet in person. Instead the nine-member board will conduct a conference call on September 27 for updates on recovery efforts and to conduct necessary business. The committee meetings that had been scheduled in Maitland have […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 15, 2017

Ritch Workman is headed back to Tallahassee. The former state representative, a Melbourne Republican, was appointed Friday night by Gov. Rick Scott to serve on the Florida Public Service Commission. Workman replaces Ronald Brisé, who had sought a third term on the board. Scott also re-appointed Art Graham to the commission and filled the seat left open by […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 15, 2017

Local elections in Southwest Florida are being postponed due to Hurricane Irma. Governor Rick Scott declared Friday that municipal elections in Fort Myers and Cape Coral will be pushed back from September 26 to October 3. In the declaration, Scott cited recovery from Hurricane Irma as the reason for the delay. The order comes after […]

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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

Citizens Insurance board re-works meeting schedule to focus on Irma response

Ritch Workman named to Public Service Commission

Governor orders municipal elections in Ft. Myers, Cape Coral postponed