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Peter SchorschJuly 16, 2018

There is a new front-runner in the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Well, more like a new co-front-runner. Billionaire Jeff Greene, who joined the race just last month, has rocketed into first place, according to a new survey from St. Pete Polls and commissioned by Florida Politics. Greene is at 21.6 percent — a tenth […]

Brendan FarringtonJuly 15, 2018

Abortion rights could be stripped away under a new-look U.S. Supreme Court, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham told a group of women Friday, and she said that as the only woman running for Florida governor she’s in the best position to preserve those rights in the state. Graham met with more than 20 women […]

Jacob OglesJuly 14, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Philip Levine and Chris King will rally voters throughout the state today, while Republican candidate Ron DeSantis brings another conservative power-pundit to his cause. DeSantis, a Ponte Verde congressman, may boast the most famous campaign trail companion, with radio host Mark Levin joining him for a meet-and-greet at the Trump National Jupiter […]

Staff ReportsJuly 13, 2018

Democratic candidate for governor Philip Levine has dropped a new ad focused on Lake Okeechobee’s algae crisis. The ad comes “as discharges are set to resume and bring toxic blue-green algae flowing into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers,” the campaign said in a Friday release. The new 30-second spot, “Toxic,” highlights Levine’s “commitment to […]

Jim RosicaJuly 13, 2018

Veteran Florida-based National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer is seeking $1 million in damages, saying she was harassed and threatened by four men from across the country. Hammer filed a lawsuit, including a motion for preliminary injunction, in federal court in Tallahassee on Friday. The case was first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. She described herself […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2018

Friday saw Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, in Jacksonville pushing his “Florida Military and Veterans First Agenda.” Among the planks to that agenda: expanding nursing home beds and offering veterans’ support hotlines; extending homestead exemptions to surviving spouses, and “protecting and growing” the military; and protecting the Joint Gulf Range and Jacksonville Range […]

Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (Florida FOP) is backing Jimmy Patronis in his bid to remain Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Patronis is running for election against Democrat Jeremy Ring, a former state senator. Richard Paul Dembinsky also qualified as a write-in candidate. Patronis, a Republican, was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott last year to replace CFO Jeff Atwater, who stepped down […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 13, 2018

Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki is supporting Gwen Graham’s quest for the Governor’s Mansion. Brudnicki endorsed the lone female Democratic gubernatorial candidate on Friday, citing her congressional service as his rationale for support. Graham was elected to the 2nd Congressional District in 2014 and served two years before opting out of a re-election bid after […]

Michael MolineJuly 13, 2018

Firefighters need training to quench fires caused by lithium ion batteries in electric cars, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said Thursday — especially since they’ve been known to re-ignite, sometime more than once. “New technology helps us live our lives more efficiently, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t understand and tackle […]

Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

For-profit charter school companies are footing most of the bills for a committee backing Amendment 8, which would impose eight-year term limits on school board members, among other things. According to recent campaign finance reports, 8isGreat.org has taken in $54,532 in contributions since mid-May, with a majority of that money coming in from charter school […]

Headlines

Jeff Greene joins Gwen Graham atop Democratic primary field, new poll shows; Philip Levine slips to third

Gwen Graham: Election could reverse Florida abortion rights

Gubernatorial candidates Ron DeSantis, Philip Levine and Chris King rallying voters this weekend

Philip Levine campaign releases ad on algae

Marion Hammer files million-dollar lawsuit against alleged harassers

As GOP Governor’s race tightens, Adam Putnam messages on veterans’ issues

Florida police union endorsing Jimmy Patronis for CFO

Panama City mayor backs Gwen Graham

Jimmy Patronis warns of electric car fires

Charter schools dump cash into school board term limits amendment