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Scott PowersAugust 6, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is going up with a new round of TV commercials Monday, calling for a response to the Valentine’s Day school shooting in Parkland, this time with parents of two of the slain children doing the talking for him. In the two 30-second commercials, “Joaquin Oliver” and “Jaime Guttenberg,” Levine returns to […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 6, 2018

Some Florida politicians found themselves speaking to voters at the 49th annual Wausau County Possum Festival. Meanwhile, others continued criticism of the state’s gun-defense laws in the wake of the death of Markeis McGlockton, who was gunned down in Pinellas in July. It’s clear that as campaigns enter the primary home stretch, they aren’t taking any time […]

Staff ReportsAugust 6, 2018

With a new controlled substances bill having gone into effect last month, the Department of Health Monday announced a new “Take Control” campaign, including a website. The measure (HB 21) “was passed to address the opioid crisis by limiting the risk of overprescribing for acute pain, and it will not impact patients who have established […]

Jacob OglesAugust 6, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott announced late Sunday that he would travel to Colombia for the inauguration of new President Ivan Duque in Bogota. While in South America, he plans to meet with exiled leaders from Venezuela. Scott, who right now is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, stressed his longtime connections to South American leaders […]

Drew WilsonAugust 6, 2018

A new poll of the Republican primary for Attorney General shows Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White an 11-point lead over former circuit court judge Ashley Moody. The St. Pete Polls survey, conducted Friday and Saturday, found White with 39 percent support among likely Republican primary voters while Moody scored a 28 percent share. A third […]

Drew WilsonAugust 4, 2018

Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak turned in another $10,000 finance report Friday, adding to her already immense lead over former Republican Rep. Mike Hill in the race for House District 1. After tacking on another $10,300 in contributions, Bydlak has now raised $168,300 for her state House run, more than triple the tally of Hill, who […]

Drew WilsonAugust 4, 2018

Former circuit court judge Ashley Moody topped the field of candidates running for Attorney General last week thanks in large part to cashing her first six-figure matching funds check. Moody, a Republican backed by term-limited AG Pam Bondi, brought in nearly $374,000 between her campaign and political committee, Friends of Ashley Moody, for the reporting […]

Jacob OglesAugust 4, 2018

Pro-life leader John Stemberger threw his support behind Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell in the race for Florida’s next agriculture commissioner. Stemberger, president and general counsel for Florida Family Action, mentioned both Caldwell’s personal history and political background when announcing the endorsement. “Matt Caldwell is the son of a pastor and a 7th generation Floridian […]

Jacob OglesAugust 4, 2018

With less than a month before the primary vote in Florida, the major candidates for governor continue to make their case with party regulars. Where can you see them in action? Democrat Philip Levine, former Miami Beach mayor, today will open his 14th campaign office up, this one in Palmetto Bay. A 1 p.m. opening […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

In an ad released Friday, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine spotlighed his willingness to take on President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association. The script juxtaposes Trump’s fealty to the gun lobby with Levine’s willingness to stand as opposition. The ad comes a day after the final Democratic gubernatorial debate, which saw Levine and opponent Jeff […]

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Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine briefs members of the media Sunday morning on the U.S. strikes on nuclear sites in Iran. Image via The Associated Press.

Philip Levine returns to Parkland, with Parkland parents, in new ads

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Health Dept. launches controlled substances awareness campaign

Rick Scott to attend inauguration of Colombian President Ivan Duque

Frank White surges to double-digit lead in Republican primary for Attorney General

Rebekah Bydlak increases fundraising lead in HD 1 Republican primary

Matching funds fuel fundraising win for Ashley Moody

Matt Caldwell picks up pro-life endorsement from John Stemberger, FFA

Governor candidates hit trail in lead-up to primary

Philip Levine spotlights opposition to NRA, Donald Trump in latest TV spot