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Mitch PerryApril 12, 2015

The political media world was abuzz about Hillary Clinton’s expected announcement on Sunday that she would be declaring her candidacy for president. CNN even had foreign policy maven Fareed Zakaria broadcast live on his Fareed Zakaria GPS program, with a graphic on the side of the screen with the words, “Awaiting Hilary Clinton announcement.” But the […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2015

At approximately three o’clock in the afternoon this past Wednesday, the Florida political Twitterverse exploded with news that an effort was underway — in real time — to dislodge Rep. Eric Eisnaugle from a leadership post in the state House few before this week had publicly acknowledged he had won and one he won’t hold until 2021. A “coup” was […]

Associated PressApril 11, 2015

International exports of “Fresh From Florida” products increased last year to a record $4.2 billion. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says those exports generated a total economic effect of more than $13 billion and supported more than 109,000 jobs. Florida exports agricultural products to about 160 countries and territories each year. Canada receives about a quarter […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2015

Reacting to news that Republican Jeff Atwater will not run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Marco Rubio, Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy said he respects Atwater’s decision. “Everyone who puts themselves forward for public service has to be able to devote a significant amount of time to the people of this state, […]

Phil AmmannApril 11, 2015

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on Saturday announced he will not be running for the U.S. Senate next year, the seat vacated by Marco Rubio if he launches a White House bid in 2016. Rubio is expected to announce his presidential campaign in Miami on Monday. Atwater made the statement on Facebook Saturday afternoon: “Over […]

Phil AmmannApril 11, 2015

U.S. Rep. David Jolly toured the John’s Pass waterfront this week to highlight the effect of illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico on the region’s fishing industry. The Indian Shores Republican was among 20 co-sponsors of HR 774, a bipartisan bill implementing the Port State Measures Agreement, commonly known as the Pirate Fishing Elimination […]

Associated PressApril 11, 2015

The biggest Republican name considering a run for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat if he enters the presidential race announced Saturday that he will not seek the position. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater’s decision not to run leaves Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy the only declared candidate for Rubio’s seat and opens the question […]

Suzette PorterApril 11, 2015

Results of Pinellas County’s annual study of its residents’ values shows signs of improvement. Sarah Lindemuth, senior research director with HCP & Associates, presented results from the telephone survey to commissioners during their March 24 meeting. The survey took place Jan. 26-Feb. 11. Calls were made to 200 residents in four demographic areas: north, central, […]

Ryan RayApril 11, 2015

Cuba may be a tiny island nation, but it’s hard to overstate the outsize influence U.S. national diplomacy efforts there will have on the White House aspirations of Marco Rubio, writes Caitlin Huey-Burns of RealClearPolitics: The Florida senator and son of Cuban parents will announce his campaign at Miami’s historic Freedom Tower, considered the “Ellis Island” […]

Mitch PerryApril 11, 2015

Touching on the themes of American exceptionalism that he’s expressed since he first surfaced on the national political scene, Marco Rubio has released a new video ahead of his expected presidential campaign announcement on Monday afternoon. Rubio’s “Big Announcement” as his camp is touting it, will come at 5:30 p.m. at the Freedom Tower in […]

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Kathleen King and Joe Gruters. Image via Max Goodman.

Team Rubio not impressed by Hillary Clinton’s soft opening

The coup that wasn’t against Eric Eisnaugle

Florida’s fresh foods hit all-time export record

Patrick Murphy says he “respects” Jeff Atwater’s decision to skip 2016 bid

Jeff Atwater won’t run for Senate in 2016

David Jolly tours John’s Pass to highlight fight against illegal fishing

Marco Rubio presidential run will start scramble to fill his seat

Survey finds Pinellas residents mostly content

Timing of Cuba talks crucial to Marco Rubio’s presidential ambitions

Marco Rubio teases 2016 campaign themes with new video