Tallahassee

Jacob OglesJanuary 13, 2019

Jason Shoaf, a Republican candidate for state House in District 7, has picked up an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. “NWF needs strong conservative leaders in the FL House like @JasonShoafFL,” Gaetz wrote on Twitter Sunday. “Jason will protect gun owners & will advance the Trump/Desantis agenda.” Shoaf is one of three Republicans filed in […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 12, 2019

HD 7 is a GOP stronghold that voted plus-38 for Donald Trump.

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 10, 2019

A high-profile, bipartisan coalition is re-upping a plea to the public to chip in to relief efforts for the storm-battered Panhandle. The effort, dubbed REBUILD 850, has funneled $400,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund. But monetary needs remain for those affected by Hurricane Michael, the nearly Category 5 cyclone that made landfall exactly three months ago. “We […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 10, 2019

Allison Tant is launching her campaign for the Florida House, a senior adviser to the former Florida Democratic Party chair tells Florida Politics. Tant will seek the seat currently held by Loranne Ausley, who is foregoing a third term in the House to seek the District 3 seat in the Florida Senate in 2020. “I’m […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 9, 2019

The only current Democrat lined up for a forthcoming state House special election is finding support across party lines. Former Republican state lawmaker Nancy Argenziano on Wednesday backed Ryan Terrell in his bid for state House District 7. A vacancy and subsequent special election are anticipated for the seat. Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped the incumbent, state Rep. […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 3, 2019

The special election hasn’t been called yet, but the arms race to replace Republican state Rep. Halsey Beshears in House District 7 is ramping up. A day after five current and retired sheriffs announced they were backing his opponent, Port St. Joe Republican Jason Shoaf put out a fundraiser invite featuring a slew of influential […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 2, 2019

Five current and retired sheriffs are supporting Mike Watkins as he seeks to replace outgoing state Rep. Halsey Beshears. The recently announced endorsements come early on in the race, which still has yet to be announced. Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis last month tapped Beshears, a Monticello Republican, to lead the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, but a […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 31, 2018

Tallahassee is primed to install an interim City Commissioner before ringing in the new year. The City Commission will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday to consider and select one of nine finalists to replace Scott Maddox. Gov. Rick Scott suspended Maddox earlier this month after Maddox and former Downtown Improvement Authority Executive Director […]

Peter SchorschDecember 31, 2018

A new ramen restaurant will open its doors in downtown Tallahassee in the coming days, just in time for the first legislative committee meetings of the new year. Downtown Ramen Bar will be located at 109 E. College Ave in the space once occupied by the Jasmine Café, which shuttered earlier this month after 17 […]

Jacob OglesDecember 31, 2018

Monday marks the deadline for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Michael to apply for two significant assistance programs. The Disaster Unemployment Assistance program, which is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, helps those who lost jobs as a direct result of a disaster. Residents in 12 Florida counties — Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, […]

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Matt Gaetz backs Jason Shoaf in upcoming North Florida special election

Mike Watkins opens cash lead in race for House District 7

Star-studded coalition calls for continued focus on Hurricane Michael

Allison Tant launching campaign for Florida House

Nancy Argenziano endorses Democrat for HD 7

Big name Republicans on board for Jason Shoaf fundraiser

Sheriffs back Mike Watkins for HD 7

Tallahassee City Commission to vote on Scott Maddox replacement

Downtown Ramen Bar opening in Tallahassee this week

Deadline today for post-Michael employment, business loan programs