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Associated PressFebruary 9, 2015

A Florida woman who claimed self-defense after prosecutors say she fired a gun at her estranged husband and his two sons says she’s relieved to be out of prison, but she’s not ready to be a public figure. Marissa Alexander, 34, was released from prison Jan. 27 after pleading guilty to three counts of aggravated […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

When it comes to the United States’s role in the world, Barack Obama can do no right in the eyes of his Republican critics on Capitol Hill (Come to think of it, they’re not in too enamored with his domestic policies, either). For months there have been hawks in Congress such as John McCain who […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

When it comes to the United States’s role in the world, Barack Obama can do no right in the eyes of his Republican critics on Capitol Hill (Come to think of it, they’re not in too enamored with his domestic policies, either). For months there have been hawks in Congress such as John McCain who […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2015

Two veteran operatives of the Florida political scene are hanging out their own shingles this week. As first reported in Sunburn — the morning email of what’s hot in Florida politics — both David Bishop and Screven Watson are launching their own firms after working at larger communications shops. Bishop, most recently a Deputy Secretary […]

Kevin MeerschaertFebruary 9, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Republican Bill Bishop may not be getting support from party leaders or big donors, but he is putting together a coalition of GOP moderates and Democrats and independents who have become disillusioned with incumbent Alvin Brown. Some of those Democrats organized a rally Sunday for Bishop at Memorial Park in the city’s […]

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2015

Communications and information technology company Harris is buying Exelis in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $4.4 billion. The new company will have about 23,000 workers worldwide, including 9,000 engineers and scientists. Exelis, the former defense unit of manufacturer ITT Corp., makes night-vision goggles, anti-bomb products and does technical work for the government. Harris Chairman, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2015

Health-care discussions will shift from Tallahassee to Orlando this week as the Foundation of the Associated Industries of Florida hosts a health-care summit through Tuesday. The 2015 Health Care Affordability Summit features familiar faces, with the likes of state Sens. Aaron Bean, R-Jacksonville, and Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, and state Reps. Carey Pigman, R-Avon Park, and […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2015

With a hat-tip to LobbyTools, here is latest on who is on and who is off the legislative staffing merry-go-round. On: Sharon Brooks is the new legislative assistant for Sen. Greg Evers. Off: Lily Oliveros is no longer the legislative assistant for Sen. Rene Garcia On: Alessandro D’Amico replaces Oliveros as Garcia’s LA. On: Gladys Ferrer is the new legislative assistant for Sen. Maria Sachs. Off: Patrick […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 8, 2015

Whip out the checkbooks, PAC chairs and Tallahassee lobbyists, for this week begets a handful of fundraisers for legislative candidates. Since state law prohibits legislators from raising money during session, every week leading up to March 3 gaveling in of the annual lawmaking period will be packed with fundraising receptions. A number of them are […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Despite his impending book tour with its planned trips to Iowa and Nevada, an increasing number of signs point to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio forgoing a full-scale presidential run, seeking re-election in 2016 and running for Florida governor in 2018. In early January, devout Rubio-watcher Marc Caputo of Politico wrote that there is “increasing political chatter that Rubio is well-positioned to run […]

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Marissa Alexander plans to return to school, find work

Mitch Perry Report for 2.9.15 – Will Bill Nelson's stance on arming Kiev prevail?

Mitch Perry Report for 2.9.15 – Will Bill Nelson’s stance on arming Kiev prevail?

David Bishop, Screven Watson each hang out their own shingles

Bill Bishop looks to peel off voters from Alvin Brown

Harris buying defense contractor Exelis in $4.4 deal

Foundation for AIF to host 2015 Health Care Affordability Summit

The latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Get your checkbooks ready for several political fundraisers this week

Peter Schorsch: Rick Scott could seize Marco Rubio's Senate seat