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Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017
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In the two months since Republican Adam Putnam filed to run for governor in 2018, his campaign account and political committee combined have blown past the $15 million mark in contributions, a campaign spokeswoman announced Wednesday. “That’s two back-to-back months of more than $2 million in contributions each month,” Amanda Bevis said. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers: — $15.67 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017
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House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s newly formed political committee raised more 2 million dollars last month. Although the Land O’Lakes Republican has been coy about his political future, with an eye-opening haul like that, it’s hard to argue the Speaker is not at least considering a 2018 gubernatorial run. Included in that $2,060,000 (and change) Watchdog […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017
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It would appear Gwen Graham had a wonderful time on the Fourth of July, carrying on the family tradition of marching in the Lynn Haven Red, White and Blue Parade. “We are going to celebrate our nation’s independence with plenty of hugs along the parade route,” Graham told FloridaPolitics.com ahead of Independence Day. And based on […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017
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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. There is no mistaking what the calendar says today is: it’s July 5th, the day after Independence Day. Many of you may be getting started a tad slower this morning after a […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017
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Every party has a pooper, that’s why some people go to Fourth of July parties armed with trivia that casts doubt on conventional wisdom — especially in American history. When partygoers are lighting fireworks, exclaiming “Isn’t America beautiful?” these historical fact checkers rain the truth on their parade. Huffington Post offers 10 “truth firecrackers” to liven […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2017
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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 […]


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