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Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2017

If the latest Republican proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act passed in the U.S. Senate next week, Kathy Castor believes it would be “devastating” to Florida families. “We’re dealing with devastation from the hurricane, but here is a bill that’s going to be devastating to families all across America,” the Tampa Democratic congresswoman said […]

Terry RoenSeptember 21, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott stopped in Sanford Thursday to thank first responders for their sacrifices and service during Hurricane Irma. The blue-jeaned governor wore his Navy baseball cap and made the visit personal with handshakes and selfies, while sharing stories of how his 4- and 5-year-old grandsons want to be a firefighter and a police officer […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 21, 2017

Former Vice President Joe Biden has recorded a call to announce his support of Democrat Annette Taddeo in next Tuesday’s Senate District 40 special election, her campaign announced Wednesday. “We have a real shot to elect a strong Democrat and proven leader, Annette Taddeo, to the state senate,” the longtime Democrat says in the 50-second recording. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2017

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of northwest Florida has endorsed fellow Republican Ashley Moody to be elected the state’s next attorney general in 2018. “Florida needs an Attorney General with the experience to make headway against the dangers we face as Floridians, the courage to stand up for law enforcement, and the fortitude to defend our Constitutional rights,” Gaetz said in […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 21, 2017

After a massive restoration effort, most of Florida has power 10 days after Hurricane Irma knocked out electricity to nearly two-thirds of the state, mostly because of improvements made to the power grid since Hurricane Wilma 12 years ago. But that may do little to stem a growing backlash over the widespread outages that caused […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 21, 2017

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The Constitution Revision Commission released its committee schedule for next week. All locations are in the Capitol in Tallahassee: — Monday, Sept. 25: Rules and Administration Committee meets 2-5 p.m., 401 Senate Office Building. — Tuesday, Sept. 26: Executive Committee meets 8-11 a.m., 401 Senate Office Building; Bonding and Investments Committee meets 1-3 p.m., 37 Senate Office Building. — Wednesday, Sept. 27: Declaration of Rights Committee meets […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 20, 2017

Hurricane Irma caused massive sewage overflows in Florida, prompting an environmental group to call on local communities to improve infrastructure to prevent that from happening again when the next big storm hits. “Hurricanes are a fact of life in Florida, but sewage in our streets and bays shouldn’t be,” said Jennifer Rubiello, state director of […]

Scott PowersSeptember 20, 2017

Republicans are boasting they have taken voter-registration edges over Polk and Volusia County Democrats, continuing a trend of trimming a once sizable advantage for Democrats statewide. With Polk and Volusia counting slightly more Republicans than Democrats in registration data recorded through August 31, the Republican Party of Florida says it’s flipped 12 counties to a […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 20, 2017

Some aspects of the hyperbolic version of pro-Trump nationalism that popped up during the 2016 campaign were Russian agitprop, per The Daily Beast Wednesday. The online report focuses on a specific substratum: Aug. 20, 2016 “Florida Goes Trump!” events staged by the “Being Patriotic” page, events which, per The Daily Beast, were billed as a “patriotic […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 20, 2017

The chair of the state’s Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities, says her board also has started “thinking” about how it can help get power back on quicker after major storms. Julie I. Brown released a statement Wednesday morning, more than a week after Hurricane Irma knocked out electricity to millions of Florida homes […]

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Kathy Castor: Graham-Cassidy health care bill would ‘devastate’ Florida families

Rick Scott gets personal by showing gratitude to first responders

The big get: Joe Biden endorses Annette Taddeo

Matt Gaetz endorses Ashley Moody for AG

Power is back on in Florida, but utilities still under fire

CRC releases committee schedule for next week

Florida needs to improve sewage systems, enviro group says

Republicans flip registration in Polk, Volusia, continue statewide gains

Report: Pro-Trump Florida ‘flash mobs’ were Russian fronts

PSC enters hurricane readiness debate