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Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

Tampa Democrat Mike Alvarez said Wednesday that if he’s elected to House District 62, he has a plan to bring much-needed construction and maintenance funding to public schools. The proposed plan, titled the “Make Schools Student Ready Act,” would boost the funding schools receive from the Public Education Capital Outlay Trust Fund, or PECO, which […]

Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

Ridesharing company Uber announced Wednesday that Pinellas County is now part of a pilot program to help emergency services respond more quickly to rider emergencies. Currently, Uber said, if a rider hits the “emergency button” in the app during their trip, their location data and the make, model and license plate number of the car […]

Joe HendersonAugust 22, 2018

Ross Spano left no doubt how he feels about the Hillsborough transportation tax referendum that will be on the ballot in November. In a commentary on his website RossSpano.com, he urged voters to defeat the one-cent-per-dollar sales tax increase advanced by the group All For Transportation. Spano, a Republican, is running for the CD-15 seat […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton will kick off his final week on the campaign trail with a re-election fundraiser Wednesday night in St. Petersburg. The reception, hosted by former St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Leslie Curran, is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collectors Exchange Art Gallery, 2239 Central Ave. Those looking […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Exiting state Rep. Jake Raburn weighed into the House District 57 Republican primary battle brought about by his early retirement, offering his endorsement to businessman and U.S. Army veteran Sean McCoy. “Sean’s record of service to his country and his commitment to our conservative principles makes him the best choice to serve our community in Tallahassee,” […]

Joe HendersonAugust 21, 2018

An item on the agenda for Friday’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting could lead people to believe it is seeking a referendum for a sales-tax hike in November to pay for major capital needs. Not so fast. Superintendent Jeff Eakins told Florida Politics late Monday that while the district is not ruling it out, the […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Medical Association on Monday endorsed Dianne Hart in the Democratic primary for Tampa-based House District 61. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Dianne Hart for Florida House,” said FMA PAC president Mike Patete. “Ms. Hart has worked hard in her community for many years through her work with […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

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Tampa businessman Aakash Patel picked up another endorsement for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign Monday, adding to his stack of backers in the closing days before voters decide whether he or attorney Todd Marks will get the Republican nomination for the countywide District 7 seat. “I am honored to endorse Aakash Patel in his run […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

House Minority Leader Janet Cruz announced Monday that she was yanking her endorsement of School Board member Susan Valdes. Valdes is running in the Democratic primary to decide who will succeed Cruz, the outgoing House Democratic Leader, in House District 62. “At a time when we’re learning Hillsborough schools have (broken) ACs, leaky roofs and […]

Drew WilsonAugust 20, 2018

Tampa Democrat Mike Alvarez scored a last-minute endorsement from Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn in the race to succeed House Minority Leader Janet Cruz in Hillsborough County’s House District 62. “There is only one candidate in this race that speaks to the heart and soul of this district and that is Mike Alvarez,” Buckhorn said. “He […]

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Mike Alvarez pitches school funding bill in closing days of HD 62 primary

Uber brings ‘911 Integration’ program to Pinellas County

Ross Spano says Hillsborough transit tax plan should be no go

Wengay Newton holding fundraiser ahead of HD 70 primary showdown

Jake Raburn endorses Sean McCoy as HD 57 successor

Hillsborough school board to discuss sales tax referendum

Florida Medical Association recommends Dianne Hart for HD 61

Rich Glorioso endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough County Commission

Janet Cruz rescinds endorsement of Susan Valdes in HD 62 primary

Bob Buckhorn endorses Mike Alvarez in HD 62 Democratic primary