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Ryan RayMarch 3, 2015

Collier County businessmann Byron Donalds has filed to run for a Southwest Florida House seat, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The District 80 seat eyed by Donalds is set to be vacated by House Speaker Pro Tempore Matt Hudson, who faces term limits in 2016. Hudson in turn is running for the Senate seat of […]

James CallMarch 3, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott artfully wrapped his approach to government in a cherished American value as he delivered the annual State of the State speech to open the 2015 Legislative Session. “I believe we are the best place in the country and the world to make dreams come true,” Scott said. “I call this Florida Exceptionalism.” […]

James CallMarch 3, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott artfully wrapped his approach to government in a cherished American value as he delivered the annual State of the State speech to open the 2015 Legislative Session. “I believe we are the best place in the country and the world to make dreams come true,” Scott said. “I call this Florida Exceptionalism.” […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 3, 2015

For weeks now, Jacksonville voters have seen positive ads from the Alvin Brown mayoral campaign. A new one is out now — featuring Brown’s mentor, the Rev. H.T. Rhim, and spotlighting his administration’s commitment to education, including the “Learn 2 Earn” initiative. In the ad, Brown talks about being raised by “two strong women,” his […]

Melissa RossMarch 3, 2015

The Lenny Curry campaign is pushing back against complaints about mailers its Together for a Greater Jacksonville PAC have sent to Republican and independent voters as the March 24 unitary election draws near. The mailings have been criticized as inflammatory in their messaging against incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown. Curry campaign manager Brian Hughes has quickly […]

Melissa RossMarch 3, 2015

The Lenny Curry campaign is pushing back against complaints about mailers its Together for a Greater Jacksonville PAC have sent to Republican and independent voters as the March 24 unitary election draws near. The mailings have been criticized as inflammatory in their messaging against incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown. Curry campaign manager Brian Hughes has quickly […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 3, 2015

Progressive activists across the state are calling on the Florida Legislature to take up five key issues voted on by supporters of the group Progress Florida. During a rally Tuesday at Spa Beach near the downtown St. Pete Pier, about 20 activists announced their agenda, which includes increasing the minimum wage, expanding healthcare and Medicaid, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 3, 2015

Duval County voters face a battle of two experienced candidates for the Supervisor of Elections seat that will be vacated by Jerry Holland this year. Representing the Democrats, Tracie Davis, who has served in the SOE office for 13 years, through 44 elections, and as she said at the St. Paul AME forum this past week, other elections beyond that, including […]

Phil AmmannMarch 3, 2015

Hours away from the start of the annual 60-day Legislative Session, and the Florida Democratic Party already had a prediction. For them, it is as if the next two months will never happen. “Empty words for middle class, handouts for special interests,” leads the latest FDP email blast to supporters, blowing the Democratic dog whistle […]

Mitch PerryMarch 3, 2015

Yesterday was quite a day news wise. But before we talk City Council races, how about that Hillsborough County School District Board? They did it again yesterday – going against the sentiments of the editorial writers and newspaper columnists who demanded they take on a national search to succeed MaryEllen Elia as the district’s superintendent. Instead, on […]

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Byron Donalds files to run in state House District 80

Rick Scott boasts "Florida Exceptionalism" in State of the State address

Rick Scott boasts “Florida Exceptionalism” in State of the State address

Alvin Brown TV ads go negative before Jax early voting begins

Lenny Curry campaign: Bill Bishop created "racial divide" in city government

Lenny Curry campaign: Bill Bishop created “racial divide” in city government

2015 Awake the State rallies take on quieter tone

Duval County Supervisor of Elections race is a battle of experience

Email insights: Democrats blow the dog whistle for 2015 Session

Mitch Perry Report for 3.4.15- Hillsborough School board defies the critics (again) & goes with Eakins