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Ryan NicolAugust 21, 2018

Many argued U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis had a clear path to the Republican nomination due to a surge in his poll numbers after the endorsement of Donald Trump. Now, a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business & Economics Polling Initiative (FAU-BEPI) is putting a dent into that narrative. Surprise: The poll shows Agriculture Commissioner Adam […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Gwen Graham’s lead is building, Jeff Greene’s surge has turned into a slump, and Philip Levine is stuck in second gear, according to a new poll released Wednesday out of Florida Atlantic University. The FAU Business and Economics Polling Initiative contacted 280 Democratic voters and found that Graham, a former congresswoman, is pulling 29 percent […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 21, 2018

Saying the Constitution Revision Commission was infiltrated by special interests and proposed amendments that will deceive voters, former elected officials Tuesday encouraged Floridians to reject the panel’s eight proposed changes this November. The all-Republican group, “Save My Constitution,” said voting against Amendments 6-13 will help resolve “serious objections” about the CRC process. Members said that […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 21, 2018

On Tuesday, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham rolled out her latest endorsement, via Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Grimes, the youngest Secretary of State in the United States, is one of just two elected statewide Democrats in Kentucky. Her endorsement quote reflected the realities experienced by women in the electoral arena. “I’ve been inspired by […]

Jim RosicaAugust 21, 2018

There’s no such thing as improper ‘bundling’ of issues when it comes to amendments proposed by the state’s Constitution Revision Commission, Attorney General Pam Bondi argued in a new filing on Monday. Bondi responded to a challenge filed last week at the Florida Supreme Court by one of its retired justices, Harry Lee Anstead. He said six CRC amendments […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

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Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsely piled on more than 30 endorsements from local officials Monday as she sprints toward the finish line in the four-way Republican primary to succeed Adam Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner. Monday’s list included state Rep. Ben Albritton, Highlands County Tax Collector Eric Zwayer, Lawtey Chief of Police Shane Bennett, nine county school […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

An Ocala non-profit organization has made up to $100,000 in illegal expenditures advocating for Olysha Magruder in the Democratic primary for Senate District 8, but the candidate has brushed off concerns about the spending by saying it’s “traditional campaign activity” and accusing supporters of her opponent of “slandering” her character. The Liberation Ocala African American […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 20, 2018

With the latest poll of the Democratic race for Governor indicating that Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is within six points of frontrunner Gwen Graham, a coalition of progressive groups announced Monday that they will commit $3.5 million to help Gillum get over the finish line. The coalition, which intends to reach 3 million voters, includes Florida grassroots […]

Michael MolineAugust 20, 2018

Freshly fired as a Wells Fargo bank customer for taking campaign cash from the medical marijuana industry, Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried on Monday envisioned a state-sponsored bank to work with cannabis providers. During a news conference outside the Capitol office she would occupy if she secures the Democratic nomination and wins in November, Fried supported […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

Leon County Judge John Cooper on Monday ordered a contentious education amendment removed from the November ballot. Amendment 8 bundled three education issues of varying popularity. It would set eight-year term limits for county school board members; require “civic literacy” to be promoted in public schools, and would strip school boards of their sole authority […]

Headlines

Adam Putnam climbs back within one point of Ron DeSantis in new poll

FAU poll: Gwen Graham far out front in Democratic race for governor

Vote ‘no’ on all CRC amendments, group urges

Gwen Graham rolls out Alison Lundergan Grimes endorsement, Miami ad buy

Pam Bondi says certain constitutional amendments can be ‘bundled’

More local officials endorse Denise Grimsley for Agriculture Commissioner

Olysha Magruder A-OK with ‘dark money’ support in SD 8 Democratic primary

Progressive coalition putting $3.5M into stretch run push for Andrew Gillum

Nikki Fried proposes new bank to serve medical cannabis providers

Education amendment struck from November ballot—for now