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James CallMarch 23, 2015

The fix is in. Early Monday, Sen. Rob Bradley’s language for a Charlotte’s Web glitch bill was released. The proposal will be addressed in a public meeting Tuesday and increases the number of licenses to grow marijuana to 20, include more illnesses authorized to be treated with a medicinal cannabis product, changes the definition of applicant — providing a […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 23, 2015

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has filed what is the first challenge to a local comprehensive plan amendment since sweeping growth management law changes passed in 2011. Legal watchers on either side of growth management issues — development and environmental — say the DEO move against the city of Mascotte in Lake County is […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Though he’s hardly a household name in the Tampa Bay area, Democrats in the region are reacting with high praise for Patrick Murphy, the 31-year-old second-term South Florida Congressman who announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate on Sunday. “I’m a very excited Floridian. I think he’ll be great for the state, and the Democratic Party […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Though he’s hardly a household name in the Tampa Bay area, Democrats in the region are reacting with high praise for Patrick Murphy, the 31-year-old second-term South Florida Congressman who announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate on Sunday. “I’m a very excited Floridian. I think he’ll be great for the state, and the Democratic Party […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2015

As one might expect, Election Night parties are going to be ubiquitous in Jacksonville Tuesday night. The Mayoral race, which has gotten national attention, sees three Election Night watch parties. Alvin Brown supporters will convene at the Jacksonville Landing. “Mayor Alvin Brown will join friends, family, volunteers, and supporters to watch election night returns and celebrate […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy started the first day of his U.S. Senate bid, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) welcomed the Jupiter Democrat to the race by showcasing one notable coincidence. Murphy joined the race on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “The RPOF warmly welcomes liberal-insider Patrick Murphy into the race for […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2015

With early voting concluded, Duval Democrats appear to have a turnout advantage heading into Tuesday’s election. At last update, 40,983 Democrats had voted, compared with 36,439 Republicans and 9.807 voters outside the two-party structure. The final three days of early voting, which saw 19,387 voters, corresponded with a surge in turnout by registered Democrats. Total […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Last week the House Health & Human Services Committee approved a proposal that would allow private adoption agencies to object to “performing, assisting in, recommending, consenting to, or participating in the placement of a child if a placement violates the agency’s written religious or moral convictions or policies.” The measure, sponsored by Sanford Republican Jason Brodeur, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

Associated PressMarch 23, 2015

Jeb Bush ended Florida’s affirmative action programs in 1999 with a flourish, issuing an executive order he said would “transcend the tired debate” about racial preferences. Some lawmakers grumbled about the first-year governor making such a move without consulting them, and two black legislators staged a 25-hour sit-in at his office to protest. Bush refused […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

Charlotte’s Web glitch-bill would OK more licenses, products, authorized diseases

DEO files first challenge to a local government land-use change

Tampa Bay Democrats react to Patrick Murphy’s Senate run

Tampa Bay Democrats react to Patrick Murphy's Senate run

Jacksonville candidates prepare for election night celebrations

RPOF aims to showcase Patrick Murphy’s support of Obamacare

Jacksonville early voting totals favor Democrats

ACLU attorney says new House bill to prevent gay adoptions in Florida is unconstitutional

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy’s U.S. Senate bid

As governor, Jeb Bush aggressively used executive power