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Jacob OglesOctober 15, 2018

Democratic candidate Mel Martin has yet to meet her new Republican opponent in the Senate District 14 race, Tommy Wright. But so far, she doesn’t like what she’s hearing. When Martin heard Wright pitched to Republican Executive Committee leaders that he would “carry the Republican seat,” that’s all she needed to know. “To me, that’s indicative of the […]

Jacob OglesOctober 15, 2018

Teachers overthrew sitting leadership for the Florida Education Association this weekend, electing new president Fedrick C. Ingram and a slate of new officers. Ingram previously served as vice president under Joanne McCall, but in May made clear he would run against the sitting president. At the organization’s annual Delegate Assembly in Orlando, the 1,000 assembled […]

Jacob OglesOctober 15, 2018

If Florida wants to fight blue-green algae and red tide, it means getting serious about septic tanks, says state Sen. Kathleen Passidomo. “Anyone of us who has a bathroom is at fault,” the Naples Republican said. Passidomo spoke on South Florida’s ongoing water woes at a Naples luncheon organized by the Women’s Republican Club of […]

Jim RosicaOctober 12, 2018

A review panel announced Friday it had decided to interview all 59 applicants for three upcoming Florida Supreme Court vacancies. The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will meet Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 in Miami, and again Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 in Tampa. “This schedule will position the Florida Supreme Court JNC to […]

Staff ReportsOctober 12, 2018

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera and state Rep. Chris Sprowls have been selected for The Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership. The program is “designed to bring together elected officials who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to work responsibly across partisan divisions and bring greater civility to public discourse,” its website says. Lopez-Cantera and Sprowls are both Republicans. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 12, 2018

State officials are pushing back against news reports that Hurricane Michael left Florida State Hospital (FSP) in Chattahoochee cut off from the outside world. “While many roads in and around Chattahoochee are blocked, all residents and staff remain secure and safe at the facility,” Department of Children and Families spokesman David Frady said in a statement. […]

Jacob OglesOctober 12, 2018

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Republican leaders named New Smyrna Beach businessman Tom Wright as the replacement nominee in state Senate District 14, replacing the late state Sen. Dorothy Hukill. “I believe I have the skills, life experience, and record of success to strongly support our community as the Republican nominee for Florida Senate,” Wright wrote in a letter to […]

Staff ReportsOctober 11, 2018

Just like in 2016, we’re again asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and why they are running. If you are a candidate and would like to complete the questionnaire, email [email protected]. Significant other? Kids? Two dogs. Education background? Professional background? AA […]

Drew WilsonOctober 9, 2018

State Rep. Shawn Harrison’s re-election campaign has been sending out a direct mail piece showing him alongside members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, and the group said Tuesday it wants to make it clear that it has not endorsed the Tampa Republican. Topping the bullet points on the mailer is that the HD 63 […]

Jacob OglesOctober 9, 2018

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State Rep. Margaret Good first won the political world’s attention last year when her fundraising ability matched that of a local political dynasty. She continues to dominate as she seeks re-election in state House District 72. The Sarasota Democrat raised $51,425 in the second half of September. Republican Ray Pilon, who previously served the area […]

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U.S. Rep. Cory Mills delivering Starlink systems to Florida Highway Patrol. Image via Mills.

Mel Martin considers new SD 14 opponent ‘a business decision’

Educator uprising: FEA delegates opt for new leadership

Kathleen Passidomo: To stop algae problem, get serious on septic tanks

Interviews scheduled for state Supreme Court vacancies

Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Chris Sprowls selected for fellowships

State says Florida State Hospital ‘secure and safe’

Tom Wright named as replacement nominee for Dorothy Hukill

Meet Debra Kaplan, Democrat running for House District 31

Legislative Black Caucus clarifies it has not endorsed Shawn Harrison

Margaret Good maintains cash advantage over Ray Pilon