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Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

The Orange County Young Republicans announced Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis will be one of the keynote speakers at the Florida’s Future Policy Summit and Dinner next month. In addition to the CD 6 congressman, the Aug. 26 event at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Orlando will include a keynote from Master Sergeant […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

When the history of the 2025-26 Legislative Sessions is written — undoubtedly Tallahassee Democrat reporter Bill Cottrell will be on his sixth retirement by then — what transpired July 25, 2017, may play a definitive role.

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

If you haven’t already seen the “must-read” article from the Naples Daily News linked to in Monday’s Sunburn — check it out now. Here’s why: Arek Sarkissian stumbled onto a big scandal, but not the scandal he wrote about. Sarkissian’s reporting focuses on Miami-based lobbyist Fausto Gomez for his involvement in Education Management Services (EMS), […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

In a Tuesday memo, House Speaker Richard Corcoran announced his leadership for the 2018 Legislative Session, including the committee weeks that lead up to the annual session. Current Majority Whip Dane Eagle keeps that post, but now will be a member of the Republican leadership team. Rep. Jim Boyd will chair the Commerce Committee, taking over from […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — SOFLA SPECIAL — It’s been just over three months since Frank Artiles resigned, and now voters in Senate District 40 have their first chance to decide who they want to send to Tallahassee […]

Peter SchorschJuly 24, 2017

The Republican Party of Seminole County announced Monday that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will attend its Lincoln Day Dinner celebration in Altamonte Springs next month. The Lincoln Day Dinner will be held at the Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs on Aug. 22, with doors scheduled to open at 6:30 pm and the dinner set for 7 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 24, 2017

Charlie Crist was born 61 years ago today. That’s not all Crist did on July 24ths through the years. Let’s look back at Crist’s birthdays over the years. On July 24, 2006, Crist – then a Republican gubernatorial hopeful – said that he disagreed with President George W. Bush‘s veto of a bill that would […]

Peter SchorschJuly 24, 2017

Researchers continue to make extraordinary advances in treating illness and disease. It is now possible to live with or be cured of conditions that would have been fatal just a few years ago. A new report shows that there is more progress on the horizon, with more than 9,500 projects underway worldwide to develop new […]

Peter SchorschJuly 24, 2017

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

Peter SchorschJuly 22, 2017

Possible gubernatorial candidate and Clearwater Republican Sen. Jack Latvala has brought in plenty of cash this month, according to a ledger of contributions available on his committee’s website. The Senate Appropriations Chair has raised $225,000 so far in July through his political committee, “Florida Leadership Committee,” with the single largest contribution clocking in at $50,000 […]

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The North Florida Land Trust hired contractgors to remove fencing submerged in Lake Smith Preserve. Image via North Florida Land Trust.

Ron DeSantis to deliver keynote at Orange County Young Republicans summit

Tuesday could be one of the important days of the 2025 Legislative Session

Naples Daily News pops lobbyist, gives state universities free pass

Richard Corcoran announces 2018 leadership in House

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.25.17

Marco Rubio to headline Seminole County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

Charlie Crist on his birthday, over time

New pipeline report highlights robust innovation in treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and rare disease

Sunburn for 7.24.17 – The Trump effect on Fla.; Matt Gaetz draws an opponent; Alex DLP’s big loan; Fausto Gomez’ big payday; New ‘Justice League’ trailer

Jack Latvala has added $225,000 of committee cash so far in July