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Mitch PerryFebruary 27, 2015

In what appeared to be the most anticipated moment at CPAC 2015, Jeb Bush went into the lion’s den this afternoon and seemed to emerge not only unscathed, but actually stronger in the process. Although some of his responses regarding immigration garnered boos from the Conservative Political Action Conference crowd, they weren’t substantial, and were […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

Richard Swarttz will continue in his role as chief financial officer of the Republican Party of Florida, Chairman Blaise Ingoglia said Friday. In a statement, Ingoglia also identified Nancy Watkins and her firm, Robert Watkins & Co. as outside compliance accounting consultants for the party. “I am pleased to announce that Richard will continue to […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

Blaise Ingoglia, newly elected Republican Party of Florida chairman, has a question for state Democrats: “Are you ready for Hillary Clinton, as foreign governments seem to be?” Ingoglia refers to statements made by several leading Republicans saying the William J. Clinton Foundation took donations from foreign governments, even while Hillary — the prospective Democratic presidential candidate for […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

Blaise Ingoglia, newly elected Republican Party of Florida chairman, has a question for state Democrats: “Are you ready for Hillary Clinton, as foreign governments seem to be?” Ingoglia refers to statements made by several leading Republicans saying the William J. Clinton Foundation took donations from foreign governments, even while Hillary — the prospective Democratic presidential candidate for […]

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2015

As Florida lawmakers appear ready to allow key portions of the state’s high-stakes gambling deal with the Seminoles to expire, other gambling interests are watching keenly for openings in the multibillion dollar industry if the tribe and Gov. Rick Scott can’t negotiate something new. However, it’s not clear whether those openings will emerge. The tribe […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Floridians’ consumer sentiment rose more than a point from last month to 94.7 in February, the seventh straight month of increase, according to a new University of Florida survey. “Economic optimism among Floridians continues to advance as many of the fundamentals show improvement,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Floridians’ consumer sentiment rose more than a point from last month to 94.7 in February, the seventh straight month of increase, according to a new University of Florida survey. “Economic optimism among Floridians continues to advance as many of the fundamentals show improvement,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau […]

Adam WeinsteinFebruary 27, 2015

For once, Florida legislators can vote for a gun bill that isn’t totally crazy. But most of them probably won’t. The state has been an embarrassingly irresponsible free-fire zone for years, having led all comers in licensing unqualified gun-toters, giving them leave to shoot fellow citizens with no accountability, and letting them rain hot lead […]

Bruce RitchieFebruary 27, 2015

A bill that would substantially change state review of proposed large development projects has been filed, but whether it will pass the Senate and House remains a big question. Trilby Republican Sen. Wilton Simpson, chairman of the Senate committee that oversees growth management, has filed SB 562, which would eliminate the existing state review process […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

On the eve of the 2015 Legislative Session, Gov. Rick and First Lady Ann Scott will host a State of the State Reception at the Governor’s Mansion. Scott gives his annual address to the joint chamber of the Florida Legislature to open the 2015 session the following day. The reception begins Monday at 6 p.m. […]

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Jeb Bush dares to piss off CPAC crowd, but cheers ring too

RPOF keeps Richard Swarttz as CFO, names Nancy Watkins compliance officer

Blaise Ingoglia asks whether Florida Democrats are really “Ready for Hillary”

Blaise Ingoglia asks whether Florida Democrats are really "Ready for Hillary"

Competitors hungry for Seminole blackjack deal to expire

Floridians’ consumer confidence continues upward trend

Floridians' consumer confidence continues upward trend

Adam Weinstein: A gun bill so sane Florida lawmakers never will pass it

Bruce Ritchie: Will bill to end state review of large developments pass?

Rick Scott to hold State of the State reception on Monday