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Drew WilsonApril 25, 2018

There’s four months left before Republicans pick their nominee in to replace Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Pensacola Rep. Frank White’s advantage could be a deciding factor in how the race shakes out. White has a little over $2 million banked for his campaign, including $1.5 million from himself, while his chief rival, former circuit […]

Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hitting Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on the economy with six figures worth of ad buys on Tampa and Orlando airwaves. As reported by Matt Dixon of POLITICO Florida, the Chamber has so far spent $249,000 running getting their message out in Tampa, with another $32,000 spent on running […]

Michael MolineApril 24, 2018

Daytona Aircraft Services had a beef with its workers’ compensation carrier — it believed the insurer had misclassified its operations, and that the mistake was costing $18,000 per year in inflated premiums. The company presented its case Tuesday before the Florida Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, an independent forum overseen by the state Office of Insurance […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 24, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell on Tuesday announced his ninth wave of endorsements, showcasing support from key local leaders in the Panhandle. The North Fort Myers Republican state Representative’s newest supporters include elected or retired officials in five Northwest Florida counties: Escambia, Holmes, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Franklin. In Santa Rosa, County Sheriff Robert Johnson, […]

Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

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Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham says she’s gotten the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, referred to as “a progressive trailblazer leading the charge against Trump in Congress.” “No one is better equipped to defend Florida against Donald Trump and his harmful policies than Gwen Graham,” Duckworth said in a statement released […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 24, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has moved, within the space of a few months, into the first tier of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Building on that momentum, Levine rolled out the hire of Manny Orozco as the new Statewide Youth Outreach Director and the promotion of Robert Julien to Statewide Outreach Director. Per campaign manager Matthew Van Name, Orozco’s “organizing experience will be an asset as we implement […]

Staff ReportsApril 23, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Gilchrist County Sheriff’s deputies Noel Ramirez and Taylor Lindsey. The Governor’s Office made the announcement Monday evening. Ramirez, a 29-year-old sergeant, had been in law enforcement for seven years and Deputy Taylor, 25, served for over three years. “Investigators say a man opened fire […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

State-backed tourism campaigns are producing a healthy return on investment. Numbers released Monday from VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s public-private marketing agency, indicate that more Canadians are choosing to retreat to the Sunshine State for vacation stays. The uptick follows increased marketing efforts in the United States’ neighbor to the north. Overall visitation saw an increase […]

Jim RosicaApril 23, 2018

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A month after losing a contract for the state’s first responder radio system, Harris Corp. has filed a public records lawsuit in Tallahassee. The Melbourne-based company filed its complaint last week. It seeks an “expedited hearing” after it asked for information that its competitor, Motorola Solutions, says is covered by a “trade secrets” exemption. The state on March […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

Consider this a highlight reel of the weekend’s #FlaPol Twitter. Kicking off our review is former Gov. Jeb Bush‘s eulogy of his late mother, former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week. Jeb Bush’s words resonated across party lines, as shown through universal support online. If you haven’t already, check it out: The Bush […]

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Richard Lamondin speaks to attendees of his town hall in Coconut Grove on Sept. 9, 2025. Image via Richard Lamondin campaign.

Frank White’s cash position an advantage in AG race

U.S. Chamber targets Bill Nelson with big ad buy

Workers’ compensation appeals board parses risk for thousands of companies

Matt Caldwell racks up Panhandle endorsements

Campaign note: Tammy Duckworth endorses Gwen Graham

Philip Levine ramps up outreach efforts in Governor bid

Flags at half-staff for slain Gilchrist County deputies

Big in Canada: VISIT FLORIDA efforts correlate with increased visitation

Harris files open records suit over statewide radio contract

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup