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Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

Right to Rise, the leadership PAC created by Jeb Bush last month that enables him to begin to raise money for an eventual presidential bid, has a released a new web ad this morning called, “Leadership,” which attacks Barack Obama as being weak on foreign policy. The first 30 seconds of the ad features news […]

James CallFebruary 22, 2015

It’s the lull before the storm. In the spring, salmon swim upriver, swallows return to Capistrano and 160 lawmakers descend on the state capitol to decide how to spend billions of dollars. That’s next week, this week people catch their breath before a 10-week sprint of budget debates and whether to change regulations governing alcohol, […]

Associated PressFebruary 22, 2015

Several Republican governors are urging GOP congressional leaders to stand firm next week in opposing legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security if it doesn’t also overturn President Barack Obama‘s executive action on immigration. Governors in both parties meeting in Washington this weekend warned of economic and security concerns should Congress fail to resolve its […]

Associated PressFebruary 22, 2015

In more than 30 years of living in central Florida, Brindley Pieters has experienced his share of struggles with Interstate 4. “I tell you, some days you don’t know what to expect,” said Pieters, a 69-year-old civil engineer. “The problem with I-4 is one day it’s not so bad, and some days it’s horrendous.” State […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 22, 2015

On behalf of ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, I want to thank you, especially you, Governor-elect Scott, for having me here. What can I say? Jobs are first, last and everything. Jobs. J. O. B. S. Create enough more jobs – the right kind – and drive down those ugly unemployment numbers, and you’re […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2015

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The movement to end greyhound racing in Florida assumed critical mass at the Orange Park Best Bet Jax track this afternoon, as a few dozen protesters turned out at a monthly Grey2K sponsored protest to end greyhound racing in Florida. A couple of protesters on hand mention that individual Best Bet staff members alternately remonstrated them […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2015

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A hot topic before the Duval County Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner was Mayor Alvin Brown wowing the attendees at the Tea Party’s Leaderboard Luncheon. One of Brown’s leading Republican supporters, local real estate magnate Toney Sleiman ( the Jacksonville Landing developer who has featured in Alvin Brown television ads) reportedly took Brown to the […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 22, 2015

Whip out those checkbooks, Tallahassee lobbyists and PAC chairs, as the week kicks off with a handful of legislative re-election fundraisers. This will be the last full week of fundraisers for a while, as Florida law prohibits legislators raising campaign cash during session, which begins Tuesday, March 3. On Tuesday, Jeb Bush brings his all-but-certain […]

Associated PressFebruary 22, 2015

With a mix of elegance and irreverence, only celebrity chef Art Smith could round up his famous chef buddies, a sea of white orchids and a drag queen DJ to pull off a wedding ceremony Saturday for more than two dozen same-sex couples on Miami Beach. Smith, a Florida native and former chef to Oprah […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 22, 2015

For decades, Everglades advocates financed by Wall Street billionaires like Paul Tudor Jones waged war with the sugar farmers and rural communities surrounding Lake Okeechobee. The battlefields ranged from the EPA in Washington, the Legislature in Tallahassee, both state and federal courts, and the national and local media. It has been an epic struggle. For the enviers, […]

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Cecilia Tavera-Webman (third from left) was among several Miami-Dade Democrats recognized as "Local Champions for Change" during the organization's annual Blue Gala on Sept. 21, 2024. Image via Miami-Dade Democratic Party/Instagram.

New Jeb Bush web ad attacks Obama’s foreign policy

The week ahead: Lull before the Session storm

Some Republican governors back Homeland Security showdown

Florida investing lots of money, big hopes in I-4 project

Daniel Tilson: Florida GOP's secret 2010 post-election economic training

Grey2K protest at Jacksonville area dog track draws reaction

Details of the Alvin Brown Tea Party luncheon emerge

Get your checkbooks ready for several political fundraisers this week

Chef Art Smith hosts mass gay wedding on Miami Beach

With new TV ad, Everglades supporters break the peace with the sugar industry