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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 7, 2016

A Democratic super PAC has reserved nearly $7.5 million in airtime in media markets in competitive congressional districts across the country, including West Palm Beach. The House Majority PAC last week announced it had placed its first round of television reservations for the final weeks of the 2016 election cycle. The super PAC made reservations […]

Drew WilsonApril 7, 2016

Despite not declaring for the race, Republican Sen. Greg Evers is the top choice among primary voters in Florida’s 1st Congressional District according to a poll conducted by a “grassroots advocacy organization” headed up by former Florida Division of Elections senior attorney Emmett “Bucky” Mitchell IV. The Citizens for a Just Government poll, first reported […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

Campaign finance filing deadlines are real. And missing deadlines, as HD 11 Republicans Cord Byrd and Sheri Treadwell found out, has consequences. Byrd and Treadwell each received letters from Ken Detzner recently for late filings… and fines were included. Byrd was 8 days late in March and was fined $693.75. Treadwell was a day late in April 2015, […]

Scott PowersApril 6, 2016

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs wants her county to hold off on a new proposal for spending tourist tax money because she thinks any action now would preempt voters, who might get a chance to vote on the tax in November. And unlike Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who endorsed the plan Friday hours after it was proposed […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

The Florida Times-Union reports that Jacksonville’s pension tax referendum will be slated for an August vote. “This is a financial crisis and we need to get certainty on solving the unfunded pension liability,” Mayor Lenny Curry told Nate Monroe. “The earliest date we can go is August.” In the meantime, Monroe reports, an austere budget awaits […]

Ryan RayApril 6, 2016

Though Rep. George Moraitis has always been outnumbered by Democrats in the left-of-center Broward legislative delegation, the Fort Lauderdale Republican expressed confidence on Wednesday after Ken Keechl‘s announcement he’s running against Moraitis this year. Keechl, a former Broward County commissioner and mayor, criticized Moraitis as being out of step with voters on social and environmental issues, as well as […]

Scott PowersApril 6, 2016

State redistricting has transformed west Orange County’s Senate district from a longstanding African American-dominated base to a broader, still Democratic-leaning base where environmental operative Chuck O’Neal sees a route to Tallahassee. Apopka resident O’Neal, who has been active on issues ranging from protection of springs and estuaries to opposition to Florida’s bear hunt and oil […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

In Wednesday’s Jacksonville City Council Vehicles for Hire Committee, representatives for Transportation Network Companies had their say. Speakers such as a Senior Public Affairs Associate from Uber, Cesar Fernandez, spoke to clarify the ridesharing industry’s position. Fernandez noted the industry commitment to background checks, vehicle inspections, and other safeguards that have assured local jurisdictions, such as […]

Drew WilsonApril 6, 2016

Former Broward Mayor and County Commissioner Ken Keechl, a Democrat, has filed to run against Fort Lauderdale Republican Rep. George Moraitis in House District 93. “When I look at this Legislature, I see a group of politicians who have forgotten why they were elected in the first place. While they give handouts to the well connected, our public schools […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

In the CD 6 GOP race, David Santiago is making big moves. Tuesday, we learned that Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be the special guest at a Santiago “meet and greet” next week at Jacksonville’s posh River Club. Wednesday, we learned of more star power behind Santiago. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli will be present April 19 at the […]

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Democratic House super PAC reserves airtime in West Palm Beach

While not in the race, Greg Evers favorite of GOP voters for CD 1

HD 11 candidates Cord Byrd, Sheri Treadwell fined by Florida Department of State

Teresa Jacobs aims to put brakes Orange County tourist tax proposal

Jax pension tax referendum slated for August

George Moraitis responds to Ken Keechl’s challenge in HD 93 race

Chuck O’Neal brings environmental issues, more to Democrats’ SD 11 race

Jax Vehicles for Hire Committee hears from Uber, Lyft reps

Former Broward Mayor Ken Keechl challenges George Moraitis in HD 93

Steve Crisafulli to host opening/fundraiser at David Santiago’s CD 6 campaign HQ