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A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, per recent polling of the Democratic side of the Florida Governor’s race, is in the game as Early Voting wraps up in just two days. A recent tracking poll from SEA Polling and Strategic Design, shows Levine leading former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham 26 percent to 25 percent among all Democrats […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2018

Five days out from the Republican gubernatorial primary, Ron DeSantis has a commanding lead over Adam Putnam, 56 percent to 33 percent according to a fresh survey by St. Pete Polls. Among those Republicans who already voted, DeSantis leads by 27 points. And 38 percent of those surveyed said they already have voted, meaning the cement […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2018

The Latin Builders Association endorsed Gov. Rick Scott for Senate Friday in Coral Gables, lending the imprimatur of a group 7,500 members strong. Per a statement from the Scott campaign, tax cuts and the elimination of so-called “burdensome regulations” drove the endorsement. Eric Montes de Oca, President of the Latin Builders Association, lauded “Scott’s commitment to […]

Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2018

U.S. House candidate Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera has a long list of accomplishments to bolster her campaign in Florida. But she is perhaps best known for claiming that she was abducted by space aliens as a child. Rodriguez Aguilera is a longshot in the race for the Miami-area seat being vacated by retiring Republican Rep. Ileana […]

Scott PowersAugust 23, 2018

A new internet video from Republican Gov. Rick Scott‘s U.S. Senate campaign charges Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson with making up claims that Russia has hacked some Florida voter records. The video also hints at the possibility the 75-year-old senator isn’t mentally stable. The two-minute, 21-second video “Confused,” being released on the internet, mocks Nelson […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2018

As the GOP primary contest in the Governor’s race comes to an end, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis plans a “turnout tour” of the state, with an eye toward hitting six markets Monday. Events kick off Monday in Jacksonville, with a 9:00 a.m. stop at “The Local” on the Southside. From there, an 11:00 visit to “Tiffany’s Restaurant” […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2018

Vivian Myrtetus is leaving as CEO of Volunteer Florida to run interference with local governments for Lime, the bike-sharing company. “I’m excited about my new role, and looking forward to promoting multiple transportation options to users across our communities at affordable rates,” Myrtetus said. She accepted the post of community affairs manager for California-based Lime, which operates in several […]

Drew WilsonAugust 23, 2018

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Republican Gov. Rick Scott has already had President Donald Trump stump for his U.S. Senate bid, and now former Gov. Jeb Bush said says more presidential support is on the way. “As a resident and former Governor of Florida, I understand the complexity and leadership it takes to serve as the chief executive of our […]

Scott PowersAugust 23, 2018

Where is Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene these last few days before Tuesday’s primary election? Not on TV. Not out in public. The Palm Beach businessman who barreled into the race in early June and became omnipresent on TV through much of the summer is stepping out of the spotlight for the final push, his campaign […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2018

Incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis scored another endorsement from a business group Thursday, with the National Federation of Independent Business the latest to back the Rick Scott appointee. “Jimmy Patronis has been a steadfast supporter of small business as CFO,” said NFIB’s Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle. “As a small business owner himself, Patronis is well-versed in the issues […]

Headlines

Philip Levine confident during final Early Voting push

Here’s Florida Politics’ final poll of GOP primary for Florida governor

Latin Builders back Rick Scott Senate bid

Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera discusses alien abduction, UFO sighting

Rick Scott video mocks Bill Nelson’s hacking claims, hints at mental instability

On the road again: Six stop ‘turnout tour’ Monday for Ron DeSantis

Personnel note: Vivian Myrtetus hopping aboard Lime

Jeb Bush, George W. Bush to help boost Rick Scott’s U.S. Senate bid

Fading in polls, Jeff Greene pulls remaining TV ads

Small business group latest to endorse Jimmy Patronis for CFO