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Melissa RossFebruary 25, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is fond of the phrase “next level.” It’s the way he describes his vision for where he wants to take the city. Despite taking some ribbing for frequently using the term in most of his stump speeches, Brown has adopted it as his catchphrase. And now, he’s putting it into a […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 25, 2015

Sandi Poreda on Wednesday announced the launch of her new communications firm, Bulldog Strategy Group. The firm is headquartered in Florida’s capital city and specializes in what a news release describes as “the under-served field of litigation communication, as well as crisis communication training and response.” “I’m excited to plant a small but meaningful flag in […]

Ryan RayFebruary 25, 2015

Democratic Rep. Lori Berman of Lantana recently filed a mental health crisis prevention bill in the Florida House designed to increase preventative mental health care, a social service offered on a very limited basis if at all by Florida’s lean state government. “While the Mental Health First Aid Act is only a small step towards improving our […]

Ryan RayFebruary 25, 2015

Democratic Rep. Lori Berman of Lantana recently filed a mental health crisis prevention bill in the Florida House designed to increase preventative mental health care, a social service offered on a very limited basis if at all by Florida’s lean state government. “While the Mental Health First Aid Act is only a small step towards improving our […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 25, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities — and whether they support controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Shawn Harrison of Hillsborough. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the session, i.e. “Excited?” “Hopeful.” What’s a local issue you are […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 25, 2015

One of the more exciting developments of the 2015 Jacksonville elections has been the increased discussion of issues that matter to the LGBT community. The Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC, a nine-member political action committee, announced its formation Monday with a news release promoting Tuesday’s endorsements. “The committee plans to target specific races and push […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 25, 2015

The Miami-Dade delegation approved its list of legislative priorities this past week, agreeing to stand behind a wide array of issues, from final funding for a Miami Military Museum, to beefing up funding for community mental health providers, to supporting efforts to grant additional protection to policyholders taken out of Citizens property insurance. The Miami-Dade […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 25, 2015

It was a Young Republican of Tampa Bay-organized candidate forum at the Barrymore Hotel, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that the first question asked of Tampa City Council hopefuls Tuesday night was where they could cut the city’s $876 million budget. But with the city finally in the black after years of budget cutting, not […]

Kevin MeerschaertFebruary 25, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown signed a new law Tuesday giving the Downtown Investment Authority funding for various development projects. The legislation was nearly two years in the making as the DIA created its development plans. The bill appropriates $2.5 million a year from the Downtown Development Trust Fund to pay for the projects. “With today’s […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 25, 2015

Mise en Place was the place to be if you were a Tampa Democrat on Tuesday night, as the upscale establishment played host for the latest (and probably last) Ready for Hillary fundraiser in the Bay area. Hundreds crammed into the restaurant’s backroom, a destination for Democratic fundraisers over the years, each contributing the $20.16 requested to […]

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Alvin Brown uses catchphrase “next level” to push social media campaign

Sandi Poreda, former McCollum rep, launches Bulldog Strategy Group

Lori Berman files "Mental Health First Aid" bill

Lori Berman files “Mental Health First Aid” bill

Previewing 2015 legislative session with Rep. Shawn Harrison

NE Florida LGBT leadership PAC endorses Bill Bishop, Tracie Davis, myriad council candidates

Miami-Dade delegation puts mental health, homeowner protection in 2015 priorities

Tampa City Council candidates not keen on cutting services in 2015

Mayor Alvin Brown signs bill to fund downtown Jax projects

No primary challenger? No problem say attendees at Tampa Ready for Hillary event