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Jim RosicaJune 8, 2018

In a brief conference call Friday, the Governor and Cabinet agreed to accept applications to become the next commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) from next Monday through June 22. Depending on who applies, Scott and Cabinet members — CFO Jimmy Patronis, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Attorney General Pam Bondi — will conduct […]

Drew WilsonJune 8, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam is heading to Hillsborough tomorrow for a campaign rally in Sun City Center. The event, hosted by the Sun City Republican Club, will be held at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. Doors open at 2:00 pm and the rally is scheduled to get […]

Peter SchorschJune 8, 2018

Cameron Yarbrough has joined the Ramba Consulting Group lobbying firm, led by David Ramba, bringing over his book of business formerly at the Gunster lobby shop. “We are excited to have Cameron join our team, blending our existing client base with his and adding his expertise to our firm,” Ramba said. “Cameron’s experience, relationships, and background all […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Governor, and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz are holding a pair of joint campaign rallies Saturday within Gaetz’ Northwest Florida district. The two Republicans, described as “absolute warriors” by President Donald Trump, will start their day in Pensacola with a 10:30 AM (CT) rally at the Polafox House, […]

Phil AmmannJune 7, 2018

With rebranding and a host of upgrades, Tampa’s former Lowry Park Zoo is now adding a power player as its voice in Tallahassee. The newly christened ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced it is bringing on governmental relations firm Southern Strategy Group as a strategic partner. As one of the state’s most influential lobbying shops with locations across […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation on Thursday endorsed Ocala Republican Sen. Dennis Baxley’s bid for a second term in Senate District 12. “Senator Baxley has made tremendous strides in helping to protect retailers by supporting legislation on limiting organized retail crime and by not increasing the felony threshold limit,” said FRF president and CEO R. Scott […]

Drew WilsonJune 6, 2018

Winter Haven Democrat Bob Doyel raised $8,916 in May for his bid to unseat Lakeland Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel in Senate District 22. The retired circuit court judge received that cash via 66 contributions, the majority of them coming in from individuals giving $100 or less. About half of Doyel’s May contributions came from within […]

Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

If you’re a candidate who believes that bump stocks should not have been banned, that Florida residents should be able to open-carry firearms, and that local officials who mess with gun laws should be banned from public office for life, then you, too, might be in line for a National Rifle Association endorsement. But first, […]

Drew WilsonJune 6, 2018

Americans for Prosperity-Florida on Wednesday released its scorecards grading Florida lawmakers on their votes during the 2018 Legislative Session. AFP-FL examined more than 6,000 individual votes on 66 different issues in crafting its “Economic Freedom Scorecard.” Each bill where AFP kept score relates to one of the tentpoles of the group’s “Five for Florida” plan, […]

Danny McAuliffeJune 5, 2018

The two Democratic state lawmakers who tried but failed to reconvene the Legislature to increase education funding now are planning a rally for teachers in South Florida. Rep. Shevrin Jones, a West Park Democrat, and Miami Democratic Rep. Nicholas Duran announced Tuesday that they’re putting together the “Red For Education Teacher Rally.” It will be […]

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A Peace River Electric lineman becomes a real-life hero. Image via WFLA.

Rick Scott, Cabinet set tight timetable to fill OFR spot

Adam Putnam holding Sun City Center rally Saturday

Personnel note: Cameron Yarbrough joins Ramba Consulting

Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz teaming up for two campaign rallies Saturday

ZooTampa continues makeover, tapping Southern Strategy Group for lobbying assist

Florida retailers endorse Dennis Baxley for re-election to SD 12

Bob Doyel raises $8,900 for SD 22 bid in May

Of bump stocks, open carry, banning people from public office, and the 2018 NRA questionnaire

AFP Florida releases 2018 lawmaker scorecard

Nicholas Duran, Shevrin Jones plan teacher rally