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Peter SchorschApril 16, 2015

The tumultuous series of events taking place within the GOP caucus in the Florida House took a dramatic turn on Wednesday after several members pledged to Eric Eisnaugle withdrew their commitments to the Orlando Republican, several legislators tell FloridaPolitics.com. During a gathering in a side office near the House floor towards the end of an afternoon session, a […]

Phil AmmannApril 16, 2015

Florida media was well represented this week at the 81st National Headliner Awards, including top awards for reporters John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times and Julie Brown of the Miami Herald. The Press Club of Atlantic City launched the National Headliner Awards in 1934, an annual recognition of the best work in American journalism. Winning both […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 16, 2015

Borrowing the governor’s often-used slogan “let’s get to work” House Democrats on Thursday said it’s time for House Republicans and Gov. Rick Scott to work on finding a solution to the impasse on health care that has brought the 2015 legislative session to a grinding halt. At an early morning press conference on Thursday House […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 16, 2015

Another day, another forum in Jacksonville. Thursday night brings Mayoral candidates Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown to the Beaches, as well as Sheriff hopefuls Mike Williams and Ken Jefferson. The forum, which starts at 7 p.m. at Fletcher High School, will include a debate between the Sheriff’s candidates, and separate speaking slots for the two Mayoral candidates, a condition which […]

Mitch PerryApril 16, 2015

They’ve already declared their support for a Cuban consulate to be housed in Tampa, and now they want any major agreement between the Cuban and U.S. governments to be signed here as well. By a 5-0 vote, the Tampa City Council on Thursday passed “The Tampa Accord,” a resolution proposed by Councilwoman Yolie Capin that […]

Mitch PerryApril 16, 2015

Thomas Scott, a former Tampa city councilman and Hillsborough County commissioner, says he is seriously considering a run for the Hillsborough County Commission District 6 seat next year. “It’s going to be interesting,” Scott told Florida Politics on Wednesday afternoon, when he attended the Fight for 15 rally in Tampa’s Copeland Park that attracted hundreds of people. […]

Guest AuthorApril 16, 2015

My first 100 days in Congress have brought a few surprises, some hard-earned achievements and a lot of new friends. Across the district, I’ve heard from Republican and Democratic constituents who are encouraged that I’m following through on my word to vote for new leadership, sponsor bipartisan legislation and fight to bring the North Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 16, 2015

Democrat Mincy Pollock finished third in the First Election against fellow Democrat Tommy Hazouri and Republican Geoff Youngblood. A Democrat in good standing, he was expected by those who have expectations in such matters to endorse Hazouri. But it doesn’t look imminent. “Election Night, I got a call from both campaigns, valuing what we accomplished,” Pollock said. “When […]

Peter SchorschApril 16, 2015

Like Peter denying the Lord three times, DEP Secretary Jon Steverson denied that his department forbids the use of those terrifying words. “Climate change. Climate change. Climate change.” Yes, he actually said it three times as though to put an emphatic biblical stamp on the matter, hoping to finally put the issue to rest. He […]

Mitch PerryApril 16, 2015

For those of you out there less enamored by Florida’s reputation as the “Gunshine State,” there was some positive news out of Tallahassee Wednesday night. That proposal that would give school superintendents the ability to designate a school district employee or volunteer to carry a concealed weapon on a school campus was scheduled on the […]

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The coup against Eric Eisnaugle that isn’t continues after high-stakes confrontation

Florida reporters honored with seven National Headliner Awards

House Dems say “Let’s get to work” on Medicaid expansion

Jax mayoral, sheriff candidates at Beaches Watch forum Thursday night.

Tampa City Council votes for any major agreement between U.S. & Cuba to be signed in Tampa

Tom Scott looking at run for Hillsborough County District 6 seat

Gwen Graham: First 100 days in Congress have been busy

Tommy Hazouri has a Mincy Pollock problem

DEP chief says “climate change” 3 times but rooster didn’t crow

Mitch Perry Report for 4.16.15 — The $2 billion elephant in the Capitol