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Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2018

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The state has filed a notice of appeal to a circuit judge’s decision that a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending dog racing is “defective” and can’t go on the ballot. Edward M. Wenger, the state’s chief deputy solicitor general, filed notice (posted at bottom) Thursday afternoon — one day after Circuit Judge Karen Gievers ruled […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

In yet another sign that the Republican primary race for governor has a clear frontrunner, the Florida Medical Association PAC endorsed U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, the beneficiary of President Donald Trump offering unambiguous endorsement Tuesday at a Tampa rally, now will enjoy the backing of the state’s self-described “leading advocate for electing pro-medicine candidates.” FMA PAC […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

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State Rep. Frank White earned the endorsement of John Stemberger, president of the Christian conservative Florida Family Action group, Thursday in the GOP primary race for attorney general. White and his opponent, retired Hillsborough judge Ashley Moody, both vied for the endorsement. “Our FFA Board of Directors had the opportunity to interview both candidates privately and I personally […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

Ahead of the final debate between Democratic candidates for Governor, Orlando-area businessman Chris King, running fifth in most polls in the five-way race, tried a new tack in reaching voters. Namely, the personal appeal — with his wife by his side to recount the details of and have a few laughs about their adolescent courtship. “So I […]

Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2018

Saying it “hide(s) the ball” and calling it “outright ‘trickeration,’ ” a Tallahassee judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending dog racing shouldn’t go on the November ballot. But in a statement, Attorney General Pam Bondi – who supports a dog-racing ban – said her office “will appeal this decision immediately and seek […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw picked up endorsements from eight Democratic members of Florida’s congressional delegation Wednesday, less than four weeks from the primary election to determine whether he or Ryan Torrens be the Democratic option in November. Lining up behind Shaw were U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor, Charlie Crist, Val Demings, Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Gwen Graham’s campaign for governor on Wednesday announced it’s expanding its slate of TV advertising to cover the “North Florida stomping grounds” she represented in Congress. “We are excited to build on our huge base of grassroots support in North Florida by bringing our positive message to TV in Tallahassee, Panama City and all the […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2018

As the gubernatorial campaign of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam moves forward, the former Republican front-runner finds his operation in the awkward position of warring with prominent elements on the right. Wednesday, Putnam’s camp spotlighted U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis garnering support from the Koch brothers. Hours before President Donald Trump‘s rally supporting DeSantis’ campaign in Tampa, Trump blasted the “globalist” […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Gwen Graham is surging to a six-point lead in the Democratic primary for Florida Governor, according to a new poll of the five-way nominating contest. The St. Pete Polls survey shows the former congresswoman and self-described “PTA mom” is the pick for 29 percent of registered Democrats who say they plan to vote in the Aug. 28 […]

Michael MolineAugust 1, 2018

A new law extending mental health treatment to firefighters, police officers, and other first responders with PTSD ranked Florida among the bellwether states in a survey of trends published by a national workers’ compensation ratings agency. The Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report, compiled by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, or NCCI, cites SB 376, […]

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State appeals decision to keep dog-racing ban off ballot

Physicians back Ron DeSantis: FMA PAC endorsement latest sign of momentum

Florida Family Action president taps Frank White as AG choice

Chris King, wife reminisce over first date, backward ball caps in new digital ad

Judge strikes down dog-racing ban, calling it ‘outright trickeration’

Democratic U.S. Reps. line up behind Sean Shaw for Attorney General

Gwen Graham expands TV presence to North Florida, Gainesville

In latest swipe at right, Adam Putnam camp makes issue of Ron DeSantis’ Koch support

Gwen Graham rockets to No. 1 in fresh Democrat gubernatorial primary poll

Florida ranks high in workers’ comp legislation, survey shows