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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 2, 2018

New Year’s Eve found Gov. Rick Scott lunching with President Donald Trump. Trump has all but anointed Scott to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate this year, and Republicans have obliged that path by clearing the field for the Governor. In Jacksonville Tuesday, Scott faced now-familiar questions on this race … as well as his feelings […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 2, 2018

Emily Slosberg, a Democratic state Representative from Boca Raton, announced this past weekend she is stepping down from the board of the Florida Young Democrats. “It has been an honor serving on the board of Fl Young Dems! I already miss it! I will always be a FYD at heart,” Slosberg posted on Facebook Sunday. […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 2, 2018

Hailing from the Palm Beach Post’s investigative team, Lawrence Mower is the newest reporter to join the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald Tallahassee bureau. Mower started the job last week and will cover state government and the Legislature, just in time for Session which starts Jan. 9. “I’m really happy to be here during a pretty […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2018

Nikki Fried’s inaugural committee has announced the first of a slate of events leading up to her swearing in as Agriculture Commissioner. The inaugural ball, part of Fried’s “Growing a Stronger Florida” inaugural celebration, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the University Center Club in Doak Campbell Stadium. The inaugural committee didn’t […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 2, 2018

Less than a month into her new role and following a period of turmoil at the Florida Democratic Party, Chair Terrie Rizzo gave an “immediate” $253,000 boost to the party’s shaky finances. According to a memo, sent Tuesday to Florida Democratic Leadership and obtained by Florida Politics, Rizzo said the party’s financial team called on […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 1, 2018

Scrambling to raise money headed into the 2018 midterms, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo last week asked county-level Democratic leaders for financial assistance to pay for the salaries of eight newly-hired regional staffers. Since that request, only six out of the 67 county committees have made a donation. While FDP officials paint this request […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 1, 2018

Complaints about violations of the state’s “Do Not Call” list were far and away the most common ones filed in 2017 with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, according to a news release. Complaints about landlord-tenant issues, and fuel and gasoline rounded out the top 3. “We are dedicated to protecting Florida’s consumers, and I’m […]

Staff ReportsDecember 31, 2017

The New Year is an opportunity to cherish memories, reflect on decisions and set goals for the year ahead. But it’s also a chance for some politicians and interests — or maybe their email-savvy fundraisers — to make a last ask for cash. Some have superstitious practices on New Year’s Eve to bode good fortune, […]

Joe HendersonDecember 30, 2017

Richard Corcoran apologized as he slid into his seat on the outdoor patio at The Capital Grille, an upscale eatery at Tampa’s swank International Mall. He was running a little late and battling a head cold. Corcoran passed on his usual glass of red wine. Instead, he opted for chilled Fiji bottled water. Our waiter […]

Drew WilsonDecember 29, 2017

Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company asked the Public Service Commission this week to approve plans that would allow them to pass to ratepayers more than $600 million in costs related to Hurricane Irma and other storms. Duke Energy’s proposal would see the company collect $513 million from customers, who would see their average bill […]

Headlines

Rick Scott remains coy about 2018 U.S. Senate, governor races

Emily Slosberg leaves board of Florida Young Democrats

Personnel note: Lawrence Mower joins Times/Herald capital bureau

Nikki Fried inaugural committee announces Jan. 7 inaugural ball

Under Terrie Rizzo, Florida Democratic Party’s shaky finances get ‘immediate’ boost

Financially-strained Florida Democratic Party asks county leaders for money

The unhappy top 10: Floridians’ consumer complaints in 2017

Politicians ringing in the new year with last-minute fundraising appeals

Richard Corcoran: 2017 Florida Politician of the Year

Ratepayers could be on the hook for millions due to Hurricane Irma