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Staff ReportsNovember 25, 2017

With the Holiday shopping season underway, the campaign of Tallahassee Mayor/Democratic Gubernational hopeful Andrew Gillum messaged on the theme of Small Business Saturday in an email. Spoiler: he supports the initiative. That email messaging saw the Gillum campaign alternate between waxing poetic about the unique virtues of small businesses and touting some positive indicators for his city, […]

Staff ReportsNovember 24, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced that Saturday, Nov. 25 will be a license-free saltwater fishing day. This Saturday is one of eight days each year when residents and visitors can fish without a license. Saltwater license-free fishing days allow anglers to fish for saltwater species without being required to have a saltwater recreational fishing license. “As Floridians gather with […]

Staff ReportsNovember 24, 2017

In advance of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam Putnam and Attorney General Pam Bondi offered shopping tips to help consumers avoid scams. Putnam’s office says to keep the following tips in mind while shopping on Black Friday: — Some retailers may inflate prices ahead of Black Friday to create […]

Staff ReportsNovember 21, 2017

Public power personnel from four Florida municipal electric utilities will be headed to the U.S. Virgin Islands Tuesday and Wednesday to assist with ongoing power restoration efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) announced. “After Hurricane Irma tore through nearly the whole state, Florida utilities were the grateful beneficiaries of mutual […]

Staff ReportsNovember 20, 2017

Florida gas prices dropped by an average of 3 cents during the last four days, AAA–The Auto Club Group said in a news release. And gas prices “should decline 5-10 cents through Thanksgiving weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, AAA spokesman. “Although gasoline demand will be high this week, it will be cheaper for gas stations to purchase their fuel than […]

Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2017

With the House of Representatives now trying to take out community redevelopment agencies (CRAs), the head of the Florida Redevelopment Association is fighting back. “Community redevelopment agencies breathe new life into communities that have been neglected or forgotten, and their impact goes far beyond the buildings and roads they help develop,” said Carol Westmoreland, executive director of […]

Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2017

Rep. Frank White, one of four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Attorney General, rolled out more endorsements from his Panhandle base Friday. The endorsements: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward; Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser; Okaloosa County Commission Chair Carolyn Ketchel; Okaloosa County Commission Vice-Chair Graham W. Fountain; Escambia County Commission Vice-Chair Jeff Bergosh; Escambia County Commissioner […]

Staff ReportsNovember 14, 2017

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced that Anna Alexopoulos Farrar will join the Department of Financial Services (DFS) as Communications Director. In this capacity, she will oversee the communications strategy for the department. Patronis said: “Anna is a seasoned communications professional whose experience in both the government and private sectors brings a fresh perspective to […]

Staff ReportsNovember 14, 2017

Veteran lobbyists Chip Case and Foyt Ralston have formed a new firm, Capitol Advocates, to represent clients before the Legislature, executive branch agencies, and in Washington, according to a news release. “In today’s political climate, clients need advocates in the Capitol who have the expertise to work with policymakers in all branches of government, and […]

Staff ReportsNovember 13, 2017

Last week, Gov. Rick Scott announced seven appointments and reappointments to a variety of Florida boards and commissions. Florida Board of Pharmacy Scott began by appointing two to the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Dr. Jeffrey Mesaros, 40, of Orlando, is the senior legal counsel of pharmacy practice for CVS Health. Mesaros received his doctor of […]

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Email Insights: Andrew Gillum touts ‘Small Business Saturday’

Grab your rod and reel: License-free saltwater fishing this Saturday

Adam Putnam, Pam Bondi offer holiday shopping tips

Despite holiday, lineworkers headed to Virgin Islands

AAA: Thanksgiving table set … for lower gas prices

FRA head strikes back: ‘Redevelopment is about the people’

Frank White touts NW FL backing in crowded GOP AG primary

Personnel note: Anna Alexopoulos Farrar named DFS communications director

Personnel note: Chip Case, Foyt Ralston start Capitol Advocates

Rick Scott announces seven state board appointments