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Peter SchorschApril 13, 2016

U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, a Jacksonville Republican, will not be running for re-election in November. “After a great deal of reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election this fall,” Crenshaw said. “Representing the Congressional District where my family has lived for four generations has been a tremendous privilege. I am proud of the work […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

One of the focuses of Jacksonville Bold is hyperlocal coverage of the First Coast’s state legislative races. In this email program and on FloridaPolitics.com, we hope to provide the most comprehensive coverage of the House and Senate campaigns up for grabs in 2016. So let’s set the table on where these races stand now that the […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

Robert M. “Bob” Levy, a longtime lobbyist and campaign consultant in Tallahassee and South Florida, died on Tuesday. Levy was 67, having celebrated his birthday March 27. Levy’s death was caused by cancer, with several friends telling Florida Politics it was linked to Levy’s exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Levy, president of […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

This installment of the “4th Floor Files” features Bob Levy. His clients include the City of Miami Beach, Community Newspapers, Inc., and Florida Nurses Association. Here’s the file on Bob: Significant other? Children? Grand kids? Never married In 25 words or less, explain what you do. We have two businesses. Since we started in the campaign business, […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commissioner executive director Kyle Cockream will reportedly discuss his plans to step down from the agency at Wednesday’s PTC meeting. A rumor circulating Monday was that Cockream was resigning, but Kyle Parks, a spokesman for the agency, says that isn’t accurate. He says that Cockream has been speaking with Hillsborough PTC Chair Victor Crist […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

Remember that search for Florida’s next Insurance Commissioner? Things have been relatively quiet since Governor Rick Scott refused to second a motion to appoint state Rep. Bill Hager, prompting the need to reopen the search. With the deadline to apply approaching this Friday, let’s take a look at the new candidates for Commissioner. — Joshua Williams — Williams is […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

Former state Rep. Mike Clelland‘s bid to return to Tallahassee is getting a high-octane start with a reported first quarter fundraising haul of $257,780 for his campaign in the Florida Senate District 13 race. This figure includes $26,090 raised during the month of March. The cumulative total reflects $165,780 contributed to the campaign, and $92,000 to the […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

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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, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. FIRST AND FOREMOST — THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DAY: Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Christie Pontis to the E911 Board. Points is a regional legislative affairs manager with CenturyLink. She succeeds Sandra Khazraee […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2016

U.S. Senate candidate David Jolly has tapped Max Goodman to serve as his new campaign manager. Goodman had served as political director for the Clearwater Republican’s bid to succeed Sen. Marco Rubio for the last eight months. “Max Goodman, our Political Director for the last eight months, has assumed the additional responsibilities of day-to-day operations as our new Campaign Manager. Max is one […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2016

If you drive into any one of our contiguous sister states, you’re treated to a sign cheerily announcing “Welcome to Florida!” and bearing reminders of two exotic imports that have decreasing relevance to our state’s economy — an image of an orange and Gov. Rick Scott’s name. Beneath these large signs are smaller signs that […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Ander Crenshaw not running for re-election

Jacksonville Bold for 4.12.16 – The money chase

Lobbyist, consultant Robert “Bob” Levy dies

In memoriam: “4th Floor Files” talks to Bob Levy about his hands-on approach and the repeal of the Services Tax

Hillsborough PTC’s Kyle Cockream to discuss plans to step down Wednesday

Questions abound as deadline to apply to be Florida’s Insurance Commissioner approaches

State Senate candidate Mike Clelland raises $257,780 during 2016 Q1

Sunburn for April 12 – Hillary come$ to Florida; Patrick Murphy raises coin; David Jolly’s new CM; Florida GOP’s swaps cash

David Jolly taps Max Goodman to serve as new campaign manager

Peter Schorsch: Bureaucracy fails to deliver Rick Scott’s pro-business boasts