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Scott PowersAugust 2, 2018

Anyone hoping Florida’s five Democratic candidates for Governor would break new ground in the final debate Thursday night may have left disappointed. On stage, each candidate mainly stuck to the standards, with only a couple of questions eliciting any form of surprise. Andrew Gillum, Jeff Greene, Chris King, Philip Levine, and Gwen Graham all pulled more […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

When one’s financial disclosure has over a quarter-billion dollars of holdings, it’s perhaps understandable that some of those holdings may be more controversial than others This is the case with Gov. Rick Scott, who has seen his investment holdings scrutinized by the media since the release of his Senate financial disclosure last week. Revelations have been regular and […]

Drew WilsonAugust 2, 2018

It’s no secret that state Rep. Loranne Ausley has her eyes on Senate District 3, and on Wednesday she made those ambitions official by filing for the seat. Florida Division of Elections records show she opened a campaign account for the 2020 cycle and also filed the required paperwork to solicit funds for the race […]

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 […]

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One of the trams that will provide increased access for the disabled at three Florida state parks. Image via Florida State Parks Foundation.

Democrats ease into standard responses in final governor’s race debate

‘Ridiculous’: Rick Scott campaign rejects criticism of blind trust holdings

Loranne Ausley files to succeed Bill Montford in 2020

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