Tampa Bay

Drew WilsonNovember 3, 2018

Tampa attorney Todd Marks, a candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, said he was standing in solidarity with the county NAACP chapter in the wake of a death threat it received for its opposition to the transit sales tax slated for the general election ballot. The death threat came in via a letter, postmarked from St. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 3, 2018

Former President Barack Obama gave a shout out to a former foe during a campaign rally in Miami Friday. He mentioned former Republican Congressman David Jolly who recently announced he voted for Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor. “He said the reason’s simple, it’s because I’ve served with Ron DeSantis,” Obama said. “That should tell you […]

Staff ReportsNovember 2, 2018

Former Hillsborough County NAACP head Bennie Small Jr. is suing the civil rights group and its current president over procedural votes he says violated the organization’s rules. The Hillsborough County chapter of the NAACP is named in the suit along with current president Yvette Lewis. Small is the immediate past president of the group and […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 2, 2018

Florida’s House District 69 is one of several throughout the state Democrats are hoping to flip. The Pinellas County district is currently held by Republican Kathleen Peters, but she’s leaving office to run for the Pinellas County Commission. Open seats, particularly those held by moderate politicians like Peters, are ripe for the minority party to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 2, 2018

Like any favored candidate, Kathleen Peters is feeling confident with her campaign for Pinellas County Commission, but she’s not taking any chances. “We’ll be knocking on doors right up until Monday evening,” Peters said. “We’re also beefing up some of our social media and reaching folks there.” Peters said her campaign has a couple of […]

Bill RuftyNovember 2, 2018

Phil Hornback and his wife, Sara, left teaching to become a Realtor because, he said, of the low pay low pay to educators in Florida. They both still have no health insurance since leaving teaching. Hornback said he is more concerned about the others in House District 58 who have low paying jobs and no […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 1, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott directed another $3 million to Pinellas County for red tide relief Thursday, bringing the total so far for Pinellas to $6.3 million. The funding comes from the Florida Department of Environment Protection’s red tide emergency fund. Scott is infusing another $3 million into that fund to make sure other Florida counties can access […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 1, 2018

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Titus O’Neil is backing the Hillsborough County transportation initiative on the November 6 ballot. O’Neil, who is a Hillsborough County resident, released a 1-minute video Thursday urging voters who haven’t already done so to vote yes on the All For Transportation referendum. “This initiative will fund road and transportation improvements […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 1, 2018

State Rep. Chris Latvala is not taking any chances, but feels good about his re-election campaign. “We’re working hard and we have been for months,” Latvala said. “This is considered a swing district so I’ve never taken anything for granted.” Latvala’s House District 67 encompasses north Pinellas, including parts of Clearwater. The Republican incumbent is running […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 1, 2018

Outside groups continue an onslaught of attack ads against Democrat Jennifer Webb as she faces Ray Blacklidge in Florida House District 69. This week alone, two direct mail pieces hit voters mailboxes accusing Webb of supporting anti-school choice policies and tying her to Bernie Sanders. One mailer features a photo of Webb on a red background with […]

Tampa Bay

Todd Marks stands with Hillsborough NAACP after death threats

Former President Barack Obama gives a shout-out to David Jolly

Former NAACP head sues Hillsborough chapter

Jennifer Webb looks poised to topple Ray Blacklidge; here’s why

Kathleen Peters to focus on mental health issues if elected Pinellas commissioner

Phil Hornback confident he can oust Lawrence McClure in HD 58

Florida tees up another $3 million for red tide relief in Pinellas County

WWE superstar Titus O’Neil backs Hillsborough transportation initiative

Chris Latvala’s not expecting to ‘shellack’ his opponent

HD 69 voters face yet another onslaught of anti-Jennifer Webb attack mailers