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Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

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St. Petersburg’s “battle of the two Ricks” is not over yet. Voters have made their choice in the primary, advancing former two-term Mayor Rick Baker and first-term Mayor Rick Kriseman to the November election. Baker led for most of the evening Tuesday; but in the end, he slipped behind with 48.23 percent of the vote […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Kathryn Starkey‘s heart belongs to Pasco County, not Tallahassee. The Pasco County Commissioner says that after careful consideration she will not run for the Florida House in 2018. Starkey had been eyeing a bid for Richard Corcoran’s House District 37 seat. “After much soul-searching and contemplation, I have determined the right path forward for me is to keep […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Joe Henderson has today’s topper. Like all of you, I have been mesmerized watching reports about the catastrophe in Texas from Hurricane Harvey. Just couldn’t believe what I was seeing, and couldn’t help thinking […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot There was no news for Attorney General Pam Bondi Monday, as a Tallahassee judge heard argument but didn’t immediately rule on her motion to toss out a lawsuit against her. She’s been accused of improperly forcing businesses to donate millions […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

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Florida’s top Republican lawmakers are lending a helping hand to the GOP nominees in three special elections going down this fall, according to fundraising invitations sent out Friday. A fundraiser benefitting Republican Rep. Jose Felix Diaz’s Senate bid is set for Sept. 14. Senate President Joe Negron and the two Senators in line to succeed […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and state Sen. Lauren Book are joining a national victims’ rights group to ask Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission for an amendment to give equal rights for crime victims. While most states give crime victims constitutional-level protections, Florida remains one of 15 that does not. Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. As Florida politics barrels towards Labor Day weekend and the end of Summer, the three announced Democrats running for governor will appear today at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches.

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2017

On Friday, it was announced that President Donald Trump had nominated Republican state Representative Carlos Trujillo to serve as a U.S. representative to the General Assembly of the United Nations. POLITICO Florida and other news outlets reported that Trujillo’s nomination would prompt Gov. Rick Scott to call a special election to replace Trujillo in House […]

Peter SchorschAugust 26, 2017

A U.S. senator has called on President Donald Trump to extend humanitarian protections granted to Haiti after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson wants the Trump administration to renew Temporary Protected Status so that nearly 60,000 Haitians can continue to live and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation. The Florida […]

Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2017

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Gov. Rick Scott on Friday named Vivian Myrtetus as the next CEO of Volunteer Florida. Myrtetus will assume the role of CEO beginning Sept. 1, the Governor’s Office said in a news release. The previous CEO, Chester Spellman, left Volunteer Florida effective Friday to become Director of AmeriCorps for the Corporation for National and Community Service in […]

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St. Pete mayoral race goes into OT: Runoff election needed

Kathryn Starkey decides against running for Florida House

Sunburn for 8.29.17 – Florida hearts Texas; Nelson, Scott tied in new poll; Nocco, Book team up for CRC idea; Poynter’s new prez; Happy b’day Nancy Watkins

Last Call for 8.28.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Fundraisers set for three GOP special election candidates

Chris Nocco, Lauren Book backing amendment for crime victims’ rights

Sunburn for 8.28.17 – Dem. Gov. candidates square-off; Did Andrew Gillum see ‘Hamilton?’; Sup. Ct. to weigh in on appointments case; Carlos Trujillo tapped; Vivian Myrtetus’ new gig

Tapped for U.N. post, Carlos Trujillo to remain in Florida House; will still oversee budget cmte.

Bill Nelson urges Donald Trump to extend protections for Haitians

Personnel note: Vivian Myrtetus named new CEO of Volunteer Florida