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Mark FerruloApril 5, 2015

Over a 30-year career, President Barack Obama’s U.S. attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch has assembled a lengthy record as a champion for justice, a dogged prosecutor of hate crimes and political corruption, and an officer of the court committed to protecting the Constitution and human rights. Ms. Lynch has distinguished herself as a tough, fair […]

Florence SnyderApril 5, 2015

Skip Foster, the new publisher at the Tallahassee Democrat, was greeted as a liberator in his maiden speech to the Capital Tiger Bay Club. The gray-haired eminences who make up the Club’s membership know the difference between a good newspaper and a Chamber of Commerce rag. They’re embarrassed that the Times – New York and […]

Guest AuthorApril 5, 2015

As the president and CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I speak to business owners and leaders every day, and I’ve heard their concerns over healthcare coverage in our state. Business owners are suffering from rising health insurance premiums and communities are struggling to care for their uninsured neighbors. It is for […]

Ryan RayApril 4, 2015

Nassau County Commissioner and small businessman Barry Holloway filed this week to run for Northeast Florida’s House District 11, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The Bryceville Republican brings considerable conservative bona fides and a wealth of public service experience to his bid to assume the open seat left by the term-limited Rep. Janet Adkins. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 4, 2015

Mike Williams continued Saturday to stack up meaningful endorsements in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s race as U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis announced his support. “Mike has demonstrated strong leadership while working closely with law enforcement agencies and sheriffs throughout the northeast and north central region of Florida. He understands counterterrorism and homeland security, and is committed to […]

Kevin MeerschaertApril 3, 2015

Jacksonville officials are encouraging motorists to protect themselves and others by avoiding distracted driving incidents. A crushed vehicle, representing the results of distracted driving, stood in front of Jacksonville City Hall on Friday, as residents signed a pledge declaring they will not read or send text messages while behind the wheel. Wayne Hogan, a local […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

As early voting ends in the Northeast Florida special legislative election for House District 17, candidate Cyndi Stevenson added to her fundraising advantage, according to the state Division of Elections website. Stevenson, a St. Johns County Republican, is seeking to replace Republican Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart from Ponte Vedra Beach. The special election is Tuesday. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidates Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown may be having only one televised debate, but campaign operatives for both men are willing to pick up the slack in email. Earlier on Friday, Brian Hughes, on behalf of the Curry campaign, slammed the incumbent Brown for being “one and done” when it comes to debates before the May 19 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidates Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown may be having only one televised debate, but campaign operatives for both men are willing to pick up the slack in email. Earlier on Friday, Brian Hughes, on behalf of the Curry campaign, slammed the incumbent Brown for being “one and done” when it comes to debates before the May 19 […]

Mitch PerryApril 3, 2015

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, who is termed out of office next year, has filed to run for the Clerk of the Circuit Courts in Hillsborough County. Records filed with the Supervisor of Elections office shows that Beckner filed Thursday afternoon. He lists Gil Sainz, his longtime companion and now husband, as his campaign treasurer. […]

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Mark Ferrulo: Marco Rubio must end blockade of Loretta Lynch

Florence Snyder: New Tallahassee Democrat editor has much to prove

Julio Fuentes: Healthcare exchange program would help Florida economy

Barry Holloway files for 2016 House bid in District 11

Ron DeSantis endorses Mike Williams for Jax sheriff

Jacksonville takes swipe at distracted driving

Cyndi Stevenson widens cash lead in HD 17 contest

Email Insights: Alvin Brown slams “party boss” Lenny Curry for “false partisan accusations”

Email Insights: Alvin Brown slams "party boss" Lenny Curry for "false partisan accusations"

Kevin Beckner files to run for Hillsborough Clerk of the Courts