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Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2017

Blame it on the fog of internal byzantine party rules, but Alan Clendenin remains eligible for Florida Democratic Party chair. Late Friday afternoon, this website reported that Clendenin was ineligible to compete in Saturday’s vote, after an FDP subcommittee voted to accept a complaint filed against him regarding his move last month from Hillsborough County to Bradford County to make himself eligible […]

Scott PowersJanuary 13, 2017

Someone might be forgiven for thinking that maybe Bob Graham and Chris Hand might not want to tell people how to fight city hall and win. Graham, of course, is Florida’s former U.S. Senator and former governor. Hand is a former aide of his who also served chief of staff – at city hall, in […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 13, 2017

While Sen. Marco Rubio has been a tough sell for some of Donald Trump‘s Cabinet nominees, he’s all-in behind James Mattis as Defense Secretary. A Friday statement from Rubio’s office made a strong case for Mattis at the Pentagon, saying he would serve “honorably and effectively as our next secretary of defense” and “will bring an unparalleled level […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan told a national cable television audience Thursday night that federal troops won’t be coming after undocumented immigrants once Donald Trump takes power next week. But that comment alone isn’t likely to reverse the high anxiety felt in that community. On Saturday, Latino immigrant rights groups are planning for a national day of protest and activities around […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 13, 2017

The ongoing war of words between Florida Gov. Rick Scott and President Barack Obama is continuing until Obama’s last day. Friday’s installment: a gubernatorial excoriation of Obama’s overtures to the Communist island nation, including this week’s cessation of the “wet foot, dry foot” policy. Scott, predictably, sees this as yet another example of Obama’s failings. “President Obama’s […]

Scott PowersJanuary 13, 2017

Not counting the fact that he’s running from Gadsden County, little about Dwight Bullard is any mystery to many Florida Democrats who’ll be gathering in Orlando this weekend to consider electing him or one of four other candidates as the new state party chairman. “People know exactly where I stand,” said Bullard, the former Florida senator […]

Gary FineoutJanuary 13, 2017

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose bid for the presidency was derailed by businessman and eventual winner Donald Trump, says it’s unlikely he’ll ever run for office again. Bush, who is spending two weeks at a Texas A&M University teaching a course on the role of governors, said Thursday that he’s focused on building up […]

Associated PressJanuary 13, 2017

The lack of fireworks surrounding Senate consideration of President-elect Donald Trump‘s Cabinet picks may reflect a slew of statements his choices have made contradicting the billionaire businessman’s position on key issues. Trump acknowledged the differences early Friday, posting a message on his Twitter account saying: “All my Cabinet nominee are looking good and doing a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2017

More lawmakers are gearing up for a re-election bid. State elections records show dozens of members of the state House and Senate have filed to run for re-election in 2018, and several more are looking ahead to 2020. Sen. Greg Steube is one of those lawmakers who is starting to think about his next race. […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 12, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half-staff to honor two first responders killed in Central Florida. The governor issued the directive Thursday. “My wife Ann and I join Floridians across the state in praying for these officers and their families during this unimaginable time,” he said. “We ask that God provide them with much needed […]

Headlines

Subcommittee accepts complaint against Alan Clendenin, but he remains eligible for Fla. Dem Chair

Bob Graham, Chris Hand pushing new edition of ‘America The Owner’s Manual’

Marco Rubio backs James Mattis for Defense Secretary

Advocates call on Marco Rubio to protect immigrant families as Donald Trump era begins

Rick Scott: Barack Obama ‘turned his back’ on Cuba

Dwight Bullard talks of Democrats the party has ignored

Jeb Bush unlikely to run for office again

Week 1: Cabinet picks contradict Donald Trump stands on some issues

Legislative hopefuls file to run in 2018, 2020

Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff for Central Florida officers