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Mitch PerryDecember 13, 2017

Pinellas County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to commit the City of Dunedin and the Toronto Blue Jays to a 25-year contract, which would keep spring training in town. But the vote came with sharp criticism from some board members. The county will commit $41.7 million toward the $81 million renovation project, a revision […]

Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2017

Republican Ray Blacklidge touted his fundraising success in the race to replace Rep. Kathleen Peters Tuesday, but new campaign finance reports show Democrat Jennifer Webb posted the highest total for November. Peters announced earlier this year that she would forego a fourth term in HD 69 to instead run for a seat on the Pinellas […]

Mitch PerryDecember 12, 2017

While red-leaning states like Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia and Louisiana have made significant criminal justice reforms over the past decade, Florida’s GOP-led Legislature has stood still. Thirty-three states have implemented such reforms since 2007, while Florida’s prison population continues to grow, with the state now spending more than $2.4 billion a year to incarcerate nearly 100,000 people […]

Drew WilsonDecember 12, 2017

Mike Wells announced Tuesday that Republican Rep. Danny Burgess has endorsed him for re-election to the Pasco County Commission. “I am pleased to offer my endorsement for Mike Wells as he seeks to continue serving on the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Mike is a dedicated community servant, who spends not only his professional […]

Peter SchorschDecember 12, 2017

A broad range of supporters helped Dana Young raise over $1 million between her state Senate campaign and committee accounts — with more than $100,000 in just the last month — according to new reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. The Tampa Republican has now amassed a million-dollar war chest — of which $800,000 […]

Drew WilsonDecember 11, 2017

Unlike their neighbors in Indian Shores and St. Pete Beach, Indian Rocks Beach residents will have a few choices to make during the Pinellas County municipal elections set for March 13. On the ballot for mayor are Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy, the current vice mayor, and Donald House, Jr. The winner will replace exiting mayor RB […]

Drew WilsonDecember 11, 2017

St. Pete Beach Commissioners Terri Finnerty and Ward Friszolowski have won re-election after no candidates put their names in to run against them before the qualifying deadline Friday. Finnerty holds the District 1 and Friszolowski holds the District 3 seat. Those seats were the only two St. Pete Beach offices up for grabs in the […]

Drew WilsonDecember 11, 2017

Patrick Soranno secured a three-year term as Indian Shores mayor after no candidates qualified to run against him by the close of the qualifying period Friday. Soranno has been the interim mayor since the death of Mayor Jim Lawrence in January. Before taking over, Soranno was the vice mayor of the small Pinellas County town. […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2017

Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters is backing Nick DiCeglie in his bid for House District 66. DiCiglie, who has been Pinellas County Republican Party Executive Committee chair since 2014, is seeking the seat of state Rep. Larry Ahern, a Seminole Republican term-limited in 2018. He is facing Berny Jacques in the GOP primary. “Nick will bring to […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2017

Several of Pasco County’s Republican élite will be gathering for a fundraiser this week to support Mike Wells in his bid for a second term on the Board of Commissioners. Set for Tuesday, Dec. 12, the event begins 5:30 p.m. at the home of First National Bank of Pasco President Steve Hickman and his wife Lynn, 37402 Church Ave. in Dade City. […]

Tampa Bay

Pinellas moves forward with commitment to keep Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin

Jennifer Webb tops HD 69 field with $21K raised in November

Tampa panel talks criminal justice reform ahead of Session

Pasco Commissioner Mike Wells snags Danny Burgess endorsement

Dana Young has now raised more than $1M for re-election bid

Indian Rocks Beach voters set to pick new mayor, commissioners in 2018

St. Pete Beach commissioners re-elected without opposition

Patrick Soranno goes uncontested for Indian Shores mayor

Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters endorses Nick DiCeglie for HD 66

Pasco GOP elite gather for Mike Wells fundraiser Tuesday