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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 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

“Eddie Mush was a degenerate gambler. He was the world’s biggest loser. He was “Mush” because everything he touched turned to mush.” Now that Andrew Gillum has fired his campaign manager and finance director, a good question is who is steering his gubernatorial campaign? There are many good people (Kevin Cate among them) still aboard that […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

Former State Sen. Jeremy Ring brought in nearly $44,000 during his first full month campaigning to be Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. CFO and other executive candidates can accept up to $3,000 per contributor during their campaigns, and the Broward County Democrat brought in nine such checks. Max donors include three companies tied to Fort […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 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. — WHY DOESN’T MATT GAETZ RUN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL — Why doesn’t Matt Gaetz run for Attorney General in 2018? Increasingly, this is a question buzzing from the Panhandle to the Potomac. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 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. TIME TO GIVE PHIL LEVINE A LOOK Unless Andrew Gillum quickly turns his fledgling campaign around, the race for the Democratic nomination for governor will soon be down to two candidates: Gwen […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2017

Why doesn’t Matt Gaetz run for Attorney General in 2018? Increasingly, this is a question buzzing from the Panhandle to the Potomac. The din about Gaetz entering the 2018 AG field is only getting louder now that it appears that Ron DeSantis will run for Governor and not the top law enforcement post. So far […]

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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

Scott Arceneaux: The Eddie Mush of Florida politics

Jeremy Ring nets $44K in 1st month of CFO bid

Sunburn for 7.12.17 – Why not Matt Gaetz?; Trouble at the RPOF; Ron DeSantis’ newest mega-donor; B-CU prez steps down; Is Jamie Grant pro-duel?

Sunburn for 7.11.17 – Phil Levine’s time; Bob White gets a look; Endorsements and finance reports galore; More Game of Thrones

Why shouldn’t Matt Gaetz run for Attorney General?