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Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 16, 2018

Democrat Lindsay Cross is launching a new ad this week in her bid for Senate District 24 that touts her commitment to the environment. The ad, entitled “It’s Time” shows images of Cross at various local waterfront locations, as well as a photo of her working as an environmental scientist. “Florida’s water and natural environment are under attack,” […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 16, 2018

Cross Bay Ferry is coming back. The service between downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa launches November 1 with two new docking locations, officials overseeing the program announced Tuesday. The service will dock in the Vinoy Basin in St. Petersburg closer to the historic Renaissance Vinoy hotel. The previous dock in the Pelican Parking lot […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 16, 2018

Former state Rep. Ed Hooper grew his campaign and committee coffers to more than $900,000 during the most recent campaign finance reporting period, covering Sept. 29-Oct. 5. The Republican state Senate candidate’s fundraising more than doubles his opponent’s: Amanda Murphy’s campaign and affiliated committees together have brought in $393,000. Hooper’s campaign raised $48,000 during the latest reporting […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2018

New Port Richey Democrat Linda Jack is out with a new ad hammering Republican Rep. Amber Mariano in her quest to flip Pasco County’s House District 36 back into the Democratic column. The ad, titled “Better Leadership for West Pasco,” says Mariano has come up short in fulfilling the promises she made during her successful […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 16, 2018

When it comes to fundraising, state Sen. Dana Young continues to outperform her Democratic opponent in the race for the Senate District 18 seat in Tampa. Young has raised about $2.6 million between her political committee and general campaign fund, $1.6 million more than outgoing House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz. Young raised $70,000 for her general campaign […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 16, 2018

State Senator Jeff Brandes continues to grow his fundraising lead over his Democratic challenger Lindsay Cross, making the already steep climb even more treacherous. Between his campaign and an affiliated political committee, Brandes has raised more than $2 million to keep his seat. Cross has raised just $156,000 and does not have a political committee. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 15, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters is endorsing Ray Blacklidge as her successor in House District 69, Blacklidge announced Monday. Peters and Blacklidge are both Republicans. Blacklidge is running against Democrat Jennifer Webb for the seat covering west St. Petersburg and parts of mid-west Pinellas County. Peters is not seeking re-election because she’s running for Pinellas County Commission […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 15, 2018

Tampa philanthropist David Straz nabbed four endorsements from a business group and three workers unions, the Tampa Mayoral candidate announced Monday. The Northwest Florida Chapter of Black Women in Construction, United Food and Commercial Workers 1625, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 487, District 925 and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 123 have all offered […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 15, 2018

A steep staircase leads to Dana Young’s quaint Hyde Park campaign office. The space isn’t striking, but it doesn’t need to be. She points out that call station cubicles had been installed by the previous tenant, an added bonus for the temporary investment. Young, a Republican state Senator seeking re-election in 2018, says she wasn’t […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 15, 2018

Good news for All For Transportation: Hillsborough County’s transportation initiative should pass if the latest polling holds true. In a St. Pete Polls survey, 48 percent of respondents said they would or have already voted yes on the All For Transportation referendum. Only 43 percent indicated they would or have already voted no. The transportation […]

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Lindsay Cross cuts pro-environment ad, already taping another

Cross Bay Ferry returns with Nov. 1 launch date

Ed Hooper rakes in corporate cash for SD 16 bid

Linda Jack hits Amber Mariano for ‘failed representation’ in new ad

Dana Young’s fundraising lead grows to $1.6 million over Janet Cruz

Jeff Brandes is sitting on a gold mine compared to challenger, Lindsay Cross

Kathleen Peters endorses Ray Blacklidge as her successor

David Straz comes out with four early endorsements for Tampa Mayor

Dana Young bets on personal touch to keep swing seat

Poll: Hillsborough transportation initiative poised to pass