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Peter SchorschJuly 15, 2017

Talk about being “busted.” A Tallahassee attorney who fronted “large sums of money” to a professional poker player is suing after the player lost over $22,000 of that bankroll in unauthorized side gambling, according to a lawsuit filed this week. Hal Lewis is a name partner in the Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay personal-injury law […]

Peter SchorschJuly 14, 2017

Responding to columns and questions from Florida Politics and other local media, Jeff Vinik confirmed Friday that he is, indeed, one of four “secret lenders” who provided a $12 million loan to the Tampa Bay Times. “I am happy to confirm that I am part of the investor group, FBN Partners, which recently formed to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 14, 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. La Fête Nationale. Joyeux Quatorze Juillet. More than 50 cities in the United States will celebrate France’s national holiday, Bastille Day. But there’s no such thing as Bastille Day in France. Why […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

Russia issue not yet hurting GOP fundraising or giving Dems advantage The saga regarding Donald Trump – Senior and Junior – and Russia continues with no end in sight. It began in January and now, following the latest “bombshell,” the 2016 Democratic nominee for vice-president, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, is throwing out the word […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

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It was a moment Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones remembered clearly — even though she got it completely wrong. Talking with the Miami Herald in 2017, Jones recounted a visit to Graceville Correctional Facility two years earlier; Graceville is a North Florida correctional facility operated by Geo Group, a Boca Raton-based private company […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

Blaise Ingoglia wants to put the Florida GOP’s second quarter fundraising numbers into context, telling state Republicans that a number of factors, including the possibility of special sessions, contributed to the mediocre haul. Ingoglia, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and a Spring Hill state representative, acknowledged that second quarter fundraising numbers “were […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 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. — A BAREFOOT PYTHON HUNTER, SPONGE HARVESTERS, AND A WEALTHY RADIO HOST WHO MAY WANT TO BE GOVERNOR — Phil Levine is getting a lot of mileage out of his deal to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

Environmental activists in St. Petersburg hope the ‘burg will soon become the second city in Florida to ban plastic bags. Later this month, the St. Petersburg’s Energy Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee (ENRSC) will vote on a proposal to ‘ban the bag.’ If approved, the issue would be taken up by the City Council for consideration.

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton announced endorsements from several Charlotte County officials for his campaign to take over for Senate District 26 Republican Denise Grimsley, who is running for Ag Commissioner in 2018. Among the endorsements was a nod from Florida House colleague Mike Grant, and former Rep. Ken Roberson, whose time in the Legislature overlapped […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

Footage of a June 19 traffic stop involving State Attorney Aramis Ayala and two Orlando police officers surfaced online this week. In the Orlando Police Department body cam video, Ayala promptly hands over her license and becomes increasingly annoyed as the officers fumble through an explanation of why they pulled her over. The officers first […]

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Takeaways from Tallahassee — You gotta know when to fold ’em

Jeff Vinik confirms he’s one of four ‘secret lenders’ to Tampa Bay Times

Sunburn for 7.14.17 – Latvala’s Maine event; Blaise breaks down the numbers; Paul Renner backing Jay Fant for AG; Tom Grady to CRC; Game of Thrones weekend

The Delegation for 7.13.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

How Julie Jones got it completely wrong with GEO Group ‘Continuum of Care’

Blaise Ingoglia puts Florida GOP fundraising efforts in context

Sunburn for 7.13.17 – On the road with Phil Levine; Bill Nelson’s Q2 numbers; Jack Latvala’s pledge; Latest on SD 40 & HD 44 special elex; Geeking out on Dunkirk & #GOT

Will St. Pete become second Florida city to ban plastic bags?

Ben Albritton rolls out Charlotte County endorsements for SD 26 bid

Bodycam video shows Orlando cops pulling over Aramis Ayala; she asks why