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Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

A new series of polls taken in the first four states to hold GOP presidential primaries next year shows that although Jeb Bush maintains a small lead in New Hampshire, he cannot be declared the front runner at this early juncture. Although there is no consensus leader, unquestionably the man with the momentum now is […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 10, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, citing rising debt for college students and recent graduates, urged state legislators to pass a sweeping bill lowering textbook costs and curbing tuition increases for graduate programs. Scott’s proposal is expected to be his chief priority in the upcoming session starting in March. A draft of the bill, obtained by The […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

The nascent activist group Conservatives for Energy Freedom will be holding its first town hall meeting in the Sunshine State, appropriately enough, the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. as it starts its statewide “Energy Choice Listening Tour.” Organizers say they want the public to speak out about issues they’ve had […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

Ridesharing tech service Uber knows one secret of a good romance (or a really fun one-night-stand): paying complete attention to the one you are with, not spending it behind the wheel. For Valentine’s Day, coming this Saturday, Uber sent out an email giving users a chance for a romantic weekend, highlighted by a special night […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

Ridesharing tech service Uber knows one secret of a good romance (or a really fun one-night-stand): paying complete attention to the one you are with, not spending it behind the wheel. For Valentine’s Day, coming this Saturday, Uber sent out an email giving users a chance for a romantic weekend, highlighted by a special night […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2015

When it comes to sending campaign emails to city employees, there must be something about February in Jacksonville. In February 2014, there was controversy regarding Mayor Alvin Brown‘s campaign operation sending city employees fundraising emails, according to the Florida Times-Union: Brown’s campaign emailed an urgent fundraising appeal to thousands of people, asking them to “stand […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Governor Scott, Excuse my impertinence, but I’m talking to you. Today, a Quinnipiac poll shows that more Floridians disapprove of your performance as governor than approve of it, this despite the fact that you just spent $80 million burnishing your TV image and Floridians’ generally sunny outlook about the future of the Sunshine State. How […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Governor Scott, Excuse my impertinence, but I’m talking to you. Today, a Quinnipiac poll shows that more Floridians disapprove of your performance as governor than approve of it, this despite the fact that you just spent $80 million burnishing your TV image and Floridians’ generally sunny outlook about the future of the Sunshine State. How […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2015

Arriving in Duval County mailboxes Monday, just hours ahead of today’s sold-out and star-studded Lenny Curry Women’s Coalition Fundraiser Luncheon, a new mailing from Together for a Greater Jacksonville takes issue with “Democrat Alvin Brown — another politician we can’t trust.” “Politician Alvin Brown says all the right things, but should we take his word?” asks […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2015

Arriving in Duval County mailboxes Monday, just hours ahead of today’s sold-out and star-studded Lenny Curry Women’s Coalition Fundraiser Luncheon, a new mailing from Together for a Greater Jacksonville takes issue with “Democrat Alvin Brown — another politician we can’t trust.” “Politician Alvin Brown says all the right things, but should we take his word?” asks […]

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Anna Maria Island home after Hurricane Milton.

Scott Walker shoots ahead of Jeb Bush in 3 of 4 early primary/caucus states

Rick Scott wants tighter controls on college costs

Energy Choice Listening Tour begins in St. Pete tonight

Email insights: Uber wants you to have a really great night for Valentine’s Day

Email insights: Uber wants you to have a really great night for Valentine's Day

Lenny Curry campaign sends city employees campaign-related emails

Dear Governor Scott: It’s not working!

Dear Governor Scott: It's not working!

Curry PAC mailer: “Democrat Alvin Brown — “another politician we can’t trust”

Curry PAC mailer: "Democrat Alvin Brown — "another politician we can't trust"