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Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham has launched her first television commercial in the Tampa and Orlando markets, a spot that introduces her as a mom, PTA president, daughter of Bob Graham, and someone who seeks to take back Tallahassee from Republicans. The 30-second spot “Service” begins with collages of Graham’s life with her children and […]

Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is launching the first digital ad of his election campaign emphasizing his role in getting expanded mental health benefits for first responders, and showing them expressing tearful appreciation for his efforts. The 30-second spot, “First Responders,” begins with Patronis at a March news conference with Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney […]

Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is releasing a digital ad Wednesday that offers a broad, introductory look at his life, career, and positions on issues ranging from affordable housing to guns, and health care to criminal justice reform. “I am the outsider with new ideas and fresh vision who is willing to display the political […]

Michael MolineJune 5, 2018

Florida Power & Light Co. customers will have to wait for their average $3 rebates from a hurricane response fund, but the delay will allow a group of heavy power users to express qualms about a settlement agreement involving the account. The Public Service Commission gave Jon Moyle, an attorney for the Florida Industrial Power […]

Scott PowersJune 5, 2018

Sean Shaw and Jeremy Ring have gotten the backing of the Florida Young Democrats in their quests for the Florida attorney general and chief financial officer posts, as have 11 candidates in their congressional races. The YoungDems did not endorse in the governor’s race, the agriculture commissioner’s race, or 16 other congressional races, including several […]

Jim RosicaJune 5, 2018

No surprise: A Tallahassee judge has decided her ruling to allow patients to smoke medical marijuana in Florida should be effective sooner rather than later. In a Tuesday order, Circuit Judge Karen Gievers said her decision will now take effect Monday, according to plaintiffs’ counsel Jon Mills. His clients include Cathy Jordan, a woman with Lou Gehrig’s disease who […]

Scott PowersJune 5, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham pledged Tuesday to do whatever is possible to expand Medicaid in Florida including getting behind a Constitutional amendment drive if she, as governor, cannot convince the Florida Legislature to accept the federal program. Graham met Tuesday with a roundtable of health care leaders at the Florida Hospital Association offices in […]

Drew WilsonJune 5, 2018

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More than a dozen law enforcement leaders announced Tuesday that they were in support of the Constitution Revision Commission proposal to add a “crime victim bill of rights” to the Florida Constitution. The Tuesday announcement follows a previous bulk endorsement that saw two dozen sheriffs sign on to support the proposal, commonly known as “Marsy’s […]

Scott PowersJune 5, 2018

“Best Shot” Ray Allen is calling up memories of his miracle shot that led the Miami Heat to their 2013 NBA championship, while campaigning for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine in a new statewide radio commercial the campaign is launching. “I know what it means to take a shot when everything is on the line. […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

Last month brought U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis his best fundraising haul since first announcing his campaign for Governor at the beginning of the year. The Northeast Florida Republican’s campaign announced Monday that DeSantis brought in more than $3 million between his campaign account and his affiliated political committee, Friends of Ron DeSantis. That makes May […]

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Gwen Graham’s first TV spot: PTA mom, Bob Graham’s daughter, end Republican rule

Jimmy Patronis’ first ad focuses on efforts for first responders

Chris King releases new digital ad, ‘Being Bold’

PSC delays vote on FPL rebate agreement involving Hurricane Matthew response fund

Florida Young Dems endorse Sean Shaw, Jeremy Ring, 11 congressional candidates

Judge says OK to quick effect of marijuana ruling

Gwen Graham would seek Constitutional amendment if needed to expand Medicaid

Another dozen sheriffs endorse crime victim rights amendment

Ray Allen puts up best shot for Philip Levine

Ron DeSantis raises more than $3 million in May