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Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2018

December 12 will mark twenty years since the passing of Florida’s former Democratic U.S. Senator and Governor Lawton Chiles. Yet, still to this day, the mark left on Sunshine State politics is very visible. Most Democrats will tell you he’s the best governor in modern Florida history. And Republicans aren’t quick to dispute. Supporters, staffers, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2018

There’s a 50 or so mile stretch of California coast where a staggering amount of the western world’s innovations are born. From San Francisco to Palo Alto, Mountain View and Cupertino, entrepreneurs with big ideas flock there for two reasons: proximity to a highly specialized workforce and access to an embarrassing amount of the most […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. We thought the Senate District 18 race between Janet Cruz and incumbent Republican Dana Young would be decided on Election Day. It wasn’t. Then we thought a recount would be completed by Thursday at 3 p.m. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot ICYMI — Ron DeSantis has lined up some solid candidates, including familiar names from the Capitol, to be his chief of staff. Click here to find out who’s in the running so far. — A federal judge today rejected U.S. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2018

At least four people are in the running to become Ron DeSantis‘ chief of staff: Kathy Mears, Scott Ross, Scott Parkinson, and Shane Strum, according to sources familiar with the interview process. DeSantis “has discussed the position with all four,” one source said during an interview in Orlando where dozens of Adams Streeters are meeting for […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. A top of Sunburn, welcome to the world greeting to Olivia Grace Logan, the beautiful daughter of Katie Ballard and Brian Logan, born Sunday at 10:07 a.m. Mom says everyone is doing well […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Scoop: Carol Gormley, not Jason Rojas, to serve as @RepJoseOliva chief of staff. #FlaPol — Peter Schorsch (@PeterSchorschFL) November 14, 2018 — As of Last Call’s deadline, Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker was still questioning attorneys in Democratic U.S. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2018

It has been a year since former Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel resigned his post due to allegations over bizarre sexual behavior. With a half-dozen FDP employees and consultants describing him as misogynistic and demeaning and sharing sordid stories about him having fake breasts on his desk and asking employees about their sexual proclivities. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good tidings came early. This year’s social media-based benefit for Tampa’s Metropolitan Ministries — “Recount The Turkeys” — raised more than $17,000 and 850 turkeys for needy families. It’s the fourth year […]

Peter SchorschNovember 13, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Yet another federal lawsuit has been filed the aftermath of the 2018 midterm election in Florida. Miami attorney Benedict P. Kuehne, on behalf of eight registered voters in Florida, filed suit late Tuesday afternoon against Secretary of State Ken Detzner, […]

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Special Needs Shelters. Image via Hillsborough County Department of Health.

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Old he-coon reunion

In realm of innovation, Florida ’gets there first‘

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.16.18

Last Call for 11.15.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Ron DeSantis vetting chief of staff candidates, including some familiar names

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.15.18

Last Call for 11.14.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

It’s time for the Democratic Donor Alliance to show Stephen Bittel the door

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.14.18

Last Call for 11.13.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics