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Jim RosicaAugust 8, 2018

The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment limiting gambling plans a $30 million ad buy to promote the measure’s passage. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) public files document some of the purchase. John Sowinski, chairman of Voters In Charge which is behind the “Voter Control of Gambling” amendment, on Wednesday confirmed the total buy. The initiative will appear on the November […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene has put another $4.5 million behind his bid to be the Democratic nominee for Governor, bringing his total investment to $18.1 million through just two months in the race. Greene’s new report, which covers July 21 through July 27, is his biggest yet. The South Florida real estate investor seeded […]

Michael MolineAugust 8, 2018

A state appeals court has blocked Clay County judicial candidate Lucy Ann Hoover from appearing on the ballot because she filed her paperwork too late. “We recognize that the public policy of Florida generally favors letting the people decide the ultimate qualifications of candidates,” the 1st District Court of Appeal concluded Wednesday, in an opinion by Judge […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

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In a new policy manifesto, Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Denise Grimsley is letting supporters and other know she’ll “get it done.” Grimsley on Wednesday released an e-book, “Let’s Get it Done: Denise Grimsley on the Issues,” which “details the comprehensive policy proposals she offers in running and managing the key Cabinet post,” a press release […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw shored up his support among mainline Democratic allies and progressive organizations Tuesday with the announcements of 10 new endorsements including the Democratic Party Environmental and LGBTA caucuses. The endorsements continue the Tampa state representative’s effort to grab the advantage going into the Aug. 28 Democratic primary against rival Ryan Torrens, a Tampa […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gov. Rick Scott is launching a new television commercial accusing his opponent, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, of voting to cut Medicare when he voted for the Affordable Care Act. The 30-second spot, “Unfair,” will be playing on television and in digital internet advertising. It charges Nelson with supporting Medicare cuts […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2018

The Koch brothers continue to be an issue on the GOP side of the Florida Governor’s race for a second straight week, with the Adam Putnam campaign again pillorying U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis for accepting their support. Conceivably, this argument could be used by Putnam in the final debate with DeSantis on Wednesday night in Jacksonville. A […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2018

Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continued Tuesday to stress differences with the other gubernatorial candidates over the justification behind the Markeis McGlockton killing, a potential preview of talking points from his debate with U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in Jacksonville Wednesday evening. McGlockton was fatally shot on July 19 by Michael Drejka in Pinellas County in a dispute over a parking […]

Staff ReportsAugust 7, 2018

Clearwater state Sen. Jack Latvala may have been gone from Tallahassee for months now, but his political committee continues to be in play. And that action is becoming an issue in the race for Agriculture Commissioner. Per POLITICO Florida, Latvala’s Florida Leadership Committee has moved $400,000 into four other political committees run by lobbyist David Ramba. Of that pass-through […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

With Floridians purchasing fewer packs of cigarettes and a top cigarette company fighting to avoid settlement payments, state economists are forecasting a dip in tobacco tax collections and settlement revenues going forward. During a Tuesday meeting of the Revenue Estimating Conference, state economists said many smokers are smoking less and some are switching to “e-cigarettes” […]

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Florida Politics' Drew Wilson a few pounds heavier and with a bit more hair next to Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell ... (guess who we're rooting for?).

Group backing gambling amendment plans $30M ad buy

Jeff Greene pumps another $4.5 million into Governor campaign

Judicial candidate filed campaign paperwork too late, appeals court says

Denise Grimsley details policy proposals in new e-book

Sean Shaw sews up more endorsements in Democratic AG primary

Rick Scott ad accuses Bill Nelson of cutting Medicare when he voted for Obamacare

Adam Putnam campaign: Koch ‘puppet’ Ron DeSantis is betraying Donald Trump

Adam Putnam slams Ron DeSantis for ‘siding with liberal Democrats’ on ‘Stand Your Ground’ controversy

Money problem: Matt Caldwell calls for Denise Grimsley to return Jack Latvala cash

State economists lower forecast for tobacco tax revenues, settlement payments