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Peter SchorschDecember 2, 2015

Eleven months before the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump is the undisputed leader in the Republican field, as Dr. Ben Carson, in a virtual tie with Trump four weeks ago, drops to third place, according to a Quinnipiac University National poll released today. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton widens her lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders to 60 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 1, 2015

The Everglades Foundation, Audubon Florida, the Nature Conservancy, and the H2O Coalition of the Associated Industries of Florida. What do all of these political players have in common? They scored a massive victory Tuesday all thanks to the Florida House of Representatives. A loud symphony of applause came in the form of a three-page news release where countless groups praised and thanked […]

Peter SchorschDecember 1, 2015

The link to the latest edition of INFLUENCE Magazine went live at 4 a.m. today. By 4:05 a.m., the emails and texts were already coming in about who should have or who should not have been included in the INFLUENCE 100 list of the most powerful people in Florida politics (not in elected office). As […]

Peter SchorschDecember 1, 2015

Before you scan through to see who made the very first INFLUENCE 100 list, please allow me to make something very clear. (A link to the digital copy of INFLUENCE Magazine is here.) It’s my list. I’m responsible for the facepalming, out-of-left-field choices, as well as the glaring sins of omission. I’m the one who […]

Peter SchorschNovember 30, 2015

Several high-profile Florida Republicans, including all three members of the Florida Cabinet, are lending their support this week to raise money for the presidential campaign of former Gov. Jeb Bush. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam have been named honorary co-chairs of a $2,700 per person fundraiser scheduled […]

Peter SchorschNovember 30, 2015

After the latest legal maneuvers by the plaintiffs in the state Senate redistricting case, Christmas has come early for state Sen. Jeff Brandes and state Rep. Darryl Rouson. Hoping to “narrow the issues for trial,” the League of Women Voters of Florida, Common Cause and the other plaintiffs withdrew two maps and submitted a new “corrected” […]

Peter SchorschNovember 30, 2015

Award-winning Gainesville Sun education reporter Jeff Schweers is leaving Florida Gator Country to become Tallahassee Bureau reporter for the Tampa Tribune. Schweers, who has been with the Sun since April 2013, will be reporting primarily on higher education from the perspective of the Florida legislature, focusing on public colleges and universities. In 2014, he was […]

Peter SchorschNovember 29, 2015

After Friday’s shooting at a Planned Parenthood facility, Democrats across the country are jumping at the opportunity to politicize the five-hour standoff that left three people dead, including a University of Colorado police officer. One of the first to capitalize on the attack – even before police determine a motive – was South Florida congressional candidate Annette […]

Peter SchorschNovember 29, 2015

Dozens of Florida cities and counties oppose a plan to give the state control over the oil and gas exploration process known as fracking. The Tallahassee Democrat reported on Saturday that 20 counties and nearly 40 cities in Florida have passed regulations banning fracking. The cities and counties represent about 8 million people or 43 […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2015

Republican presidential candidate front-runner Donald Trump returns to Florida for a campaign rally on Saturday. Trump’s rally will be held at the Robarts Arena in Sarasota, beginning at noon. He last visited Florida last month when he made stops before large crowds in Miami and Jacksonville. The latest statewide poll shows Trump leading with 36 […]

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Image via Rick Scott Senate office.

Marco Rubio in second place in latest national Quinnipiac poll

Environmental community scores big in Florida House on Tuesday

Chris Dudley, Alia Faraj-Johnson the 2 most glaring omissions from the INFLUENCE 100

Here is the INFLUENCE 100: The most influential people in Florida politics

Florida Cabinet, GOP leaders to turn out for Jeb Bush fundraiser Thursday evening

Christmas comes early for Jeff Brandes and Darryl Rouson

Personnel note: Gainesville Sun reporter Jeff Schweers joins Tampa Tribune’s Tallahassee bureau

Hours after Colorado shooting, Annette Taddeo’s political opportunism is in full force

Counties fight fracking push

Donald Trump to campaign in Sarasota on Saturday