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Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 26, 2018

The back and forth of ethics complaints between Republican state Sen. Dana Young and Democratic challenger Janet Cruz continues unabated. Young has personally filed a complaint against Cruz, alleging she spread false information in a television ad that claims Young was under investigation for supporting legislation that directly benefited her family business. “This statement is blatantly […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 26, 2018

Two proposed charter amendments in St. Petersburg appear poised to pass this election, according to the latest St. Pete Polls survey. More than half of those surveyed said they voted in favor of a lease extension for the entire pier area, for a longer lease for the Harborage Marina in downtown. Both amendments are innocuous. The pier amendment would […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 25, 2018

The anti-tax, anti-rail group No Tax for Tracks showed up late to the game last week, sending voters mailers condemning Hillsborough County’s transportation initiative as a giant waste of money. Now two images are floating around social media making outlandish accusations about the proposed 1 percent sales tax increase that would fund both – yes, […]

Drew WilsonOctober 24, 2018

Lakeland Democrat Kristen Carlson added another $79,000 for her campaign to Florida’s 15th Congressional District from the Republican column in November. A pair of 48-hour finance reports uploaded to the Federal Elections Commission this week show the Democratic nominee to replace U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross reeled in dozens of donations on Sunday and Monday. The […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 24, 2018

The Republican Party of Florida sent out two attack mailers against Jennifer Webb tying her to special interests that support policies conservatives oppose. The mailers landed in House District 69 voters’ mailboxes this week. Webb is running against Republican Ray Blacklidge for the seat currently held by Republican Kathleen Peters. “Big business special interests often use […]

Drew WilsonOctober 24, 2018

Though most statewide polls are showing Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum with a lead in the gubernatorial race, Pasco County voters are leaning decisively toward Republican nominee Ron DeSantis. A St. Pete Polls survey measuring voters’ opinions on the two Pasco County Commission up for grabs in two weeks also took the temperature of the Pasco […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 24, 2018

Election Day is two weeks away. That means candidates are entering the home stretch of the midterm elections. Democrats are hoping to capitalize on the “blue wave” while Republicans are trying to keep seats for another term throughout the nation. Locally, candidates are planning to hit the pavement and take to the phones to reach […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 24, 2018

Pinellas County beach businesses reported 50 temporary layoffs and nine permanent layoffs associated with loss of business due to red tide. Forty-nine businesses self-reported losses totaling more than $1.5 million. Businesses reported losses through the Florida Damage Assessment program providing relief to businesses affected. Red tide continues to plague almost all of Pinellas County’s Gulf beaches, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 24, 2018

Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays now officially own soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies, the Rays announced Wednesday. The Rays finalized the sale for an undisclosed amount after the 2018 United Soccer League season concluded. Rays leadership said the transition from previous owner Bill Edwards will begin immediately. Edwards announced at the beginning of the month he was selling the […]

Bill RuftyOctober 24, 2018

Dennis Ross, the Republican congressman from the 15th Congressional District, joined Southeastern University President Kent Ingle to announce the retiring congressman’s new job during a Wednesday news conference. The Lakeland Republican is becoming part of a major center for the teaching of government and civics both for students and the general public. Upon his departure from the U.S. House […]

Tampa Bay
Donald Trump in Manhattan. Image via AP.

Janet Cruz lying about Dana Young, new complaint alleges

St. Pete charter amendments will pass, poll suggests

No Tax for Tracks spreads Hillsborough transportation initiative falsehoods

Kristen Carlson piles on cash for final sprint in CD 15

Republicans hammer down on Jennifer Webb attack ads

Ron DeSantis leads Andrew Gillum in bellwether Pasco County

Tampa Bay candidates enter campaign home stretch

Red tide claiming Pinellas County jobs, costing businesses

Tampa Bay Rays finalize Rowdies purchase; changes in store

Dennis Ross’ latest gig: Develop college program in civics, civility