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Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

North Fort Myers Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell announced Thursday that Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida has endorsed him in the Republican Primary to replace termed-out Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. “We are thrilled to announce that we are endorsing Matt Caldwell for Commissioner of Agriculture,” ABC board chair Mary Tappouni said. “Matt is a principled […]

Ana CeballosDecember 7, 2017

Some Florida Democratic Party members intend to ask the newly-elected chair on Saturday to reinstate Sally Boynton Brown as their president, a move that other members have found “insulting.” Boynton Brown submitted her resignation nearly three weeks ago following the footsteps of Stephen Bittel who was ousted as chair when reports surfaced that he acted […]

Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

Gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine maintained his huge fundraising lead in the Democratic Primary with another $1 million raised last month between his campaign and committee accounts. “In a big state like Florida, with over 20 million residents and ten media markets, resources are a key benchmark for running a successful statewide campaign. In his first […]

Scott PowersDecember 7, 2017

The harshest exchange of the 2018 governor’s race thus far between a Democrat and a Republican just occurred as Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum called Republican candidate Adam Putnam “racist” Thursday, responding to Putnam’s tweet about their policy dispute over undocumented residents and sanctuaries. Thanks for the Half True, @PolitiFactFL. @AndrewGillum wants to make Florida a […]

Ana CeballosDecember 7, 2017

After saying that politicians in Tallahassee treat Session and committee weeks like it’s “spring break,” Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham said Thursday that if she becomes Governor “the party is over.” “It’s time our public servants truly serve the people and that can only happen when politicians stop serving themselves,” Graham said at a press […]

Scott PowersDecember 7, 2017

Declaring again that it’s time to “change the toxic culture in Tallahassee,” Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King on Thursday laid out a plan to address sexual misconduct allegations including the creation of a victims’ advocacy program. In a video he launched on his campaign’s Facebook page Thursday, King declared it is time to end “the […]

Mitch PerryDecember 7, 2017

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Florida is one of just 13 states with a closed-primary election system, meaning only voters registered as a Republican or Democrat can participate in a primary election. While that may have worked out just fine for the major political parties, many say it doesn’t work for the public, demonstrated by those increasingly opting to bypass […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 6, 2017

As Sen. Al Franken prepares for an all-but-certain resignation Thursday, former allies in the Senate are calling for him to step down. “Sexual harassment is never acceptable. I agree with a majority of the Democratic senators that Sen. Franken should step aside,” said Sen. Bill Nelson Wednesday evening. Nelson joins Minority Leader Charles Schumer and over half of the […]

Mitch PerryDecember 6, 2017

Janet Cruz came out Wednesday in support of fellow Hillsborough County Democrat Alma Gonzalez in Saturday’s election for Florida Democratic Party chair. “Alma’s experience and background will make her a strong voice for Florida’s working families, women, minorities and young people who feel threatened and uncertain by what they see coming out of Tallahassee and […]

Mitch PerryDecember 6, 2017

If found guilty of murder, the accused Seminole Heights killer should receive the death penalty, so say Republican attorney general candidates Ashley Moody and Ross Spano. In a letter Wednesday to Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, Spano, who also serves as the chair of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee in the Florida Legislature, says the facts in […]

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Jai Alai match at Magic City Casino in 2022. Image via AP.

Associated Builders and Contractors endorses Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Some FDP members find recent push to rehire Sally Boynton Brown ‘insulting’

Philip Levine tops $1 million in November for campaign and political committee

Andrew Gillum calls Adam Putnam ‘racist’ in dispute over undocumenteds

Gwen Graham to ‘chummy’ politicians: ‘When I’m Governor, the party is over’

Chris King calls for sexual misconduct victims’ advocacy in ethics office

Florida Democratic chair candidates weigh in on ‘open primaries’

Bill Nelson: ‘Al Franken should step aside’

Janet Cruz backs Alma Gonzalez in race for Florida Democratic chair

GOP AG candidates want death penalty for Seminole Heights killer case