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Peter SchorschMarch 29, 2016

The next two leaders of the Florida House of Representatives are urging Republican candidates in open House seats not be “distracted” by the inside-baseball games of future House Speaker races. In a letter emailed to the dozens of GOP candidates running in races where there is no incumbent seeking re-election, Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran and Speaker-to-be Jose Oliva […]

Peter SchorschMarch 29, 2016

A dispute in a shopping plaza’s parking lot led to an arrest of a well-known conservative blogger, according to a Boca Raton police report. Javier Manjarres, the 43-year-old behind The Shark Tank, was arrested Saturday by Broward County sheriff’s deputies. He was charged with attempted first degree murder with a firearm after police say he […]

Peter SchorschMarch 29, 2016

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. WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE – CONSERVATIVE BLOGGER JAVIER MANJARRES ARRESTED ON ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE Broward County Sheriffs arrested a prominent Florida political blogger on a charge of […]

Peter SchorschMarch 29, 2016

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Mike Prendergast, Gov. Rick Scott‘s first chief of staff who moved on to become head of the state’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs, is stepping down to run for Citrus County Sheriff. He formally announced his plans at Tuesday’s Florida Cabinet meeting. The announcement also was in a news release first shared with FloridaPolitics.com. Prendergast will run […]

Peter SchorschMarch 28, 2016

Broward County Sheriffs arrested a prominent Florida political blogger on a charge of attempted murder. Javier Manjarres, known in political circles as the publisher of The Shark Tank blog, was detained by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. According to an arrest form provided to FloridaPolitics.com by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, the 43-year-old was charged with […]

Peter SchorschMarch 28, 2016

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. Good Monday morning. We hope that your Easter was filled with family, friends, and reflection about the true meaning of the holiday. With Spring Break over, it’s almost time to […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2016

Another year passes, and another Rick Scott Chief of Staff is out the door. The Governor’s office announced last week that Kim McDougal will succeed Melissa Sellers in the top staff position, making McDougal Scott’s fifth CoS in six years. Which makes us wonder: Where are they now? Mike Prendergast, a retired Army colonel, moved over to become Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2016

Another year passes, and another Rick Scott Chief of Staff is out the door. The Governor’s office announced this week Kim McDougal will succeed Melissa Sellers in the top staff position, making McDougal Scott’s fifth CoS in six years. Which makes us wonder: Where are they now? Mike Prendergast, a retired Army Colonel, moved over to become Executive Director of […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2016

A running compilation of Easter-themed messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians. Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera: U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch: U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham: “To those who are celebrating, Happy Easter! In this season of new beginnings, I hope you will take the time to reflect on the many blessings in your life, as we come together to celebrate […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2016

Easter – like the 2016 Legislative Session – came early this year. Feels weird to have it be all over in March, right? The moveable feast dates back to the mid-2nd century A.D. on the Christian calendar and celebrates a redemption and rebirth that Capitol-going advocates of some issues – say, Transportation Network Companies legislation or campus carry – will […]

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Richard Corcoran, Jose Oliva warn House candidates not to be “distracted” by politics of House Speaker races

Police report details blogger Javier Manjarres’ assault of sister’s boyfriend

Sunburn for March 29 – A shark frenzy; Rick Scott admin tumult; Alaska hearts Marco Rubio

Rick Scott’s veterans’ agency head Mike Prendergast to run for Citrus County Sheriff

Blogger Javier Manjarres arrested on attempted murder charge

Sunburn for March 28 – Gov. Scott signs raft of bills; Big reads about HIV, Visit Florida; Fundraisers and appointments galore

Peter Schorsch: Five big stories in Tallahassee last week

Takeaways from Tallahassee – No Spring Break here

Compilation of Easter messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians

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