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Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2017

Adding to endorsements from firefighters in Miami and Orlando, Republican candidate for governor Jack Latvala picked up more support today from first responders in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, the campaign said in a press release. “I am humbled and honored to receive the support of the men and women of International Association […]

Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2017

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Mary Lou Baker, Kathleen “Scotty” Robertson Culp, and Katherine Fernandez Rundle will be the next inductees for the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday. Baker, who lived 1915 to 1965 and was formerly of Pinellas County, was a lawyer and the second woman elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving 1942-45. She […]

Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2017

Another 36 firefighters with the Florida Forest Service will be helping to put out wildfires in the western United States. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who oversees the Forest Service, announced the move Friday. A total of 96 state forest firefighters now are deployed in the West, spokeswoman Jenn Meale said Friday evening. The Forest Service firefighters […]

Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2017

The Associated Press’ annual pre-Legislative Session planning meeting and preview will be Nov. 2, with Gov. Rick Scott again the lead speaker, the news service announced Friday. Scott has used the meeting to release his yearly proposed state budget. Other speakers who have confirmed their attendance are, in order: — Senate President Joe Negron, a […]

Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2017

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Shortly after a “Liberal Jack Latvala“ website launched, an anti-Adam Putnam/Richard Corcoran Twitter account has started tweeting criticism of the declared and presumptive GOP candidates for governor. The “Conservative Watch” account, which goes by the handle @CWNewsUpdates, was created in June, billing itself as “your source for the latest news and commentary on politics and business by […]

Staff ReportsAugust 24, 2017

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Senate President Joe Negron on Thursday evening announced funeral information for former state Sen. Greg Evers, who was killed in a single-car accident Monday. Visitation will be next Monday, 5-7 p.m. CST, at the First Baptist Church of Milton, 6797 Caroline St. in Milton, Evers’ home town. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at […]

Staff ReportsAugust 24, 2017

Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Matt Caldwell announced Thursday he would not “take public finance dollars for his campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture” and “called on his opponents to make the same commitment.” In a statement, Caldwell said, “It is one thing to say you’re a conservative and another to lead as a conservative. As I campaign […]

Staff ReportsAugust 24, 2017

Saying she needs to “spend more time at home,” state Rep. Alex Miller on Thursday morning resigned from the Florida House of Representatives. Less than an hour later, James Buchanan, son of Sarasota-area Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan, said he will run for the soon-to-be-empty seat. Buchanan had previously announced a run in House District 71, now held by term-limited […]

Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2017

The family of former state Sen. Greg Evers today released the following statement on his death earlier this week: “We are devastated by the sudden and shocking loss of our beloved Greg. To many, he will be remembered as an advocate, representing Northwest Florida for 15 years and championing causes, such as criminal justice reform […]

Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half-staff for two Kissimmee Police officers slain in the line of duty. Last Friday, Officer Matthew Baxter and Sgt. Richard “Sam” Howard of the Kissimmee Police Department were shot when a suspect fired at them during a scuffle while they were on patrol. Both succumbed from their injuries. The alleged […]

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More firefighters endorse Jack Latvala for governor

Rick Scott makes picks for Florida Women’s Hall of Fame

Still more Florida Forest firefighters heading west to battle blazes

Associated Press announces pre-session meeting lineup

Online is the next battleground in governor’s race

Funeral services set for Greg Evers

Matt Caldwell: ‘I won’t take public dollars to campaign’

Alex Miller resigns from House; James Buchanan seeks to replace her

Greg Evers’ family: He was ‘a tireless force for working folks’

Rick Scott: Flags at half-staff for Kissimmee officers