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Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2017

Through the end of June, Republican Rep. Jason Brodeur had more than $450,000 on hand between his campaign account and his committee account for his 2020 state Senate run. Brodeur has run into term limits in his current House District 28 seat and filed to run for the Senate District 9 seat currently held by […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2017

Florida politicos, we want to hear from you! With about nine weeks until lawmakers and influencers head back to Tallahassee for committee meetings and are bogged down with committee reports, staff analyses, and budget recommendations, we want to hear what you’re reading for pleasure this summer. Into nonfiction, historical fiction, thrillers? Tell us what’s in […]

Peter SchorschJuly 17, 2017

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

Peter SchorschJuly 16, 2017

As we suspected the moment we read about the Tampa Bay Times refinancing plan, Jeff Vinik has been revealed to be one of four ‘secret lenders’ to the newspaper company. A week ago, Times CEO Paul Tash explained in a column that the media company has accepted a $12 million loan made in part by anonymous lenders […]

Peter SchorschJuly 15, 2017

A Democrat has filed to run against St. Petersburg Rep. Wengay Newton in House District 70, setting up a possible primary for the first-term representative. Vito Sheeley opened up his campaign account for the seat on Friday and is the only candidate running against Newton, who took over for now Sen. Darryl Rouson after winning […]

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 […]

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Attorney General Pam Bondi listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting. Image via AP.

Jason Brodeur now at more than $450K raised for Senate bid

Sunburn for 7.18.17 – NRSC targets Bill Nelson; DWS’s making it rain; First ad in HD 44 special; FEC sues David Rivera; Ryan Matthews joins Peebles & Smith

Sunburn for 7.17.17 – Health care vote delayed; Jack Latvala sets a date; Marco Rubio mad at Jose Mallea; Ben Carson speaks in Orlando today; D23 Disney announcements galore

5 things I think I think about Jeff Vinik going into business with the Tampa Bay Times

Vito Sheeley to challenge Wengay Newton in 2018

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’