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Mitch PerryMarch 7, 2016

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The collective brain trusts of much of the Tampa political establishment is feeling a little bit better Monday morning, after state lawmakers included the requested funding for USF medical school in downtown Tampa. The House and Senate announced was a decision to spend more than $700 million on construction projects in Florida’s public schools, universities, […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2016

Lady Lake Republican Rep. Marlene O’Toole has filed to run for the newly redrawn Senate District 12 seat, setting up a primary battle between her and fellow Republican Rep. Dennis Baxley. O’Toole currently represents District 33 in the Florida House and, like Baxley, is finishing up her last term as a Representative, though her Lake […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 6, 2016

The open secret of which Jacksonville City Council job creation package is “Project Revere” has been answered: It’s an addition of FIS jobs, related to the company’s acquisition of Sungard. Gov. Rick Scott is scheduled to appear at the former Sungard offices on the Southbank Monday morning. Expect Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Council President Greg Anderson […]

Bill RuftyMarch 6, 2016

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Victor E. Sims spent much of his childhood in foster care, going from house to house. Now, as an adult with a college degree upcoming, he is running for the Florida Legislature challenging an incumbent state representative. Sims, a Winter Haven Democrat, officially opened his campaign Thursday for House District 39 held by Rep. Neil […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 5, 2016

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If the Republican presidential nomination were decided by Republican Executive Committee straw polls in the Florida Panhandle, Marco Rubio would have it on lock. Rubio’s 77 percent tally was 60 points over that of Donald Trump, and 71 points over that of Ted Cruz. No delegates were delivered in that particular straw poll, which came on the heels […]

Scott PowersMarch 5, 2016

In preparation for Donald Trump‘s speech and rally in Orlando Friday, two surrogates of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio‘s presidential bid stepped out to denounce Trump and urge Florida to back Rubio. At Rubio’s newly opened Orlando campaign headquarters near downtown, Republican state Reps. Mike Miller of Orlando and Scott Plakon of Longwood called Trump “a con […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 5, 2016

Perhaps it’s the Trump factor. Perhaps the Democratic primary feels like a done deal. Whatever the case, Duval County Republican turnout exceeds that on the other side. As of Saturday morning at 7:15, 19,928 Republican votes have been received, compared to just 14,506 Democrats. The Republicans lead on the absentee side, as usual, but the […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 5, 2016

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Chelsea Clinton, daughter of the frontrunner in the Democratic Presidential race, swings through Jacksonville Thursday evening for a “small chat” with a big price tag. $250 gets you in the door. $500-$1,000 gets you a photo op. Hillary Clinton is expected to win Florida handily, yet the Democratic Party’s model of distributing delegates ensures that […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2016

Corrine Brown looks to be in deep trouble. Or at least “Person A” is. The Florida Times-Union has been leading on the story of Person A’s latest imbroglio … which could be a career killer. “Person A,” a public official all but identified as Brown, used her “official position” to “solicit contributions” to the until-very-recently […]

Scott PowersMarch 4, 2016

Former state Rep. Linda Stewart has received the endorsement of the Florida National Organization of Women’s Political Action Committee in her race for Orlando-based Senate District 13, her campaign announced Friday. The endorsement, presented by Florida NOW president Terry Sanders, also comes with the blessing of the Greater Orlando chapter. “As a legislator, I have […]

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Tampa political establishment pleased by inclusion of money for USF medical school

Marlene O’Toole files for SD 12 race, setting up primary battle with Dennis Baxley

Rick Scott to announce Project Revere jobs at FIS in Jax Monday

College student files to challenge Neil Combee in HD 39

Marco Rubio dominates Florida Panhandle REC straw poll

Scott Plakon, Mike Miller denounce Donald Trump, call for support for Marco Rubio

More enthusiasm on GOP side in Duval County Early Voting

Chelsea Clinton comes to Jacksonville Thursday

Could Person A’s fall mean the return of Alvin Brown?

Linda Stewart gets Florida NOW PAC endorsement in SD 13 race