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Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017

FloridaPolitics.com reached out to several candidates running for statewide office to see how they’re spending Independence Day: — Rep. Matt Caldwell is taking a break from the campaign trail, spending the 4th of July weekend with his family, including all four of his grandparents, all in their 80s. “It’s an honor and a privilege to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017

Whether it’s on a boat or at the beach, setting off fireworks or firing up the grill, Floridians are expected to kick off Fourth of July weekend in style. An estimated 2.3 million Floridians are expected to travel during the holiday weekend, part of a historic holiday travel weekend travel pattern, according to AAA – […]

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 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. Like most of you, we’re taking off Tuesday, so we decided to send our Independence Day-themed edition of Sunburn today. — FACTS ABOUT THE FOURTH — As you celebrate July Fourth, keep […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam sent out his occasional warning Friday in advance of “projected record-breaking travel this Independence Day” on credit card skimmers at the gas pump. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which regulates gas pumps, “found and removed 276 credit card skimmers so far this year.” Skimming “is a type of credit […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

Rep. Paul Renner has won the support of his Republican classmates, grabbing the title of class leader and likely House Speaker beginning in 2022. The GOP freshmen class met in Orlando on Friday to vote on their class leader. The much-anticipated election pitted Renner against Byron Donalds, Erin Grall and Jamie Grant, who was seen as Renner’s […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

It’s taken more than a year of work, but for the first time, we — Extensive Enterprises Media — won the day in Orlando politics. For the first time, we really beat the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando-Rising.com and FloridaPolitics.com were the first to report that state Representative Mike Miller will challenge U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy in […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron aced the 2017 Legislative Session when it comes to school choice, said an organization founded by former Gov. Jeb Bush. Foundation for Florida’s Future gave both Republican lawmakers an “A+” this year and included both on their “honor roll,” which the group says, “recognizes the legislative […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 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 programming note: Our Independence Day edition of Sunburn will be published on Monday, but then the hard-working staff which assembles this newsletter will be taking off Tuesday and Wednesday. We’re still […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2017

As Democrats speak out on health care bill, Rubio’s listening tour continues No one is certain when, if ever, the Senate will vote on its current version of the health care bill, but we now know it will be after July 4. The level of opposition to it, measured in decibels, is well known, while […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 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. Happy 37th birthday to Sarah Bascom. Too often, Sarah gets the blame for some of my antics. But the reality is we are actually on opposite political sides more often than not. […]

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Northeast Florida’s Paul Renner wins vote to put him in line to be House Speaker in 2022-24

We beat the Orlando Sentinel!

Jeb Bush foundation issues legislative grades; aces for Richard Corcoran, Joe Negron

Sunburn for 6.30.17 – Habemus Papam!

The Delegation for 6.29.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 6.29.17 – James Grant’s manifesto; CRC what?; Tom Lee for CFO; Chris King picks up first legislative endorsement; Happy birthday, Sarah Bascom