May 2017 - Page 7 of 65 - Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschMay 28, 2017

Former Mayor Rick Baker continues building momentum in his quest to return for a third term as St. Petersburg Mayor. Coming off a successful campaign kickoff event last week, Baker, who served two terms from 2001-2010, is following with another high-profile reception Wednesday in Clearwater Beach. Co-chairs of the event – with the tagline “Proven Leadership” […]

Associated PressMay 28, 2017

Wages paid to Florida workers remained stagnant for the last decade, says a new report from researchers. The Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida this week released a 10-year overview that said average wages remained relatively flat between 2005 and 2015. The report says after wages were adjusted for inflation […]

Associated PressMay 28, 2017

Florida’s busiest container port has received approval to begin the largest expansion in its history. Port Everglades just outside Fort Lauderdale received unanimous approval from Broward County commissioners to begin the $437 million expansion that is scheduled to be completed by early 2022. The expansion will include up to five larger berths to handle the […]

Associated PressMay 28, 2017

As a law enforcement foundation reviews how the Orlando Police Department responded to a 2016 mass shooting at a gay nightclub, the organization’s staffers say in a paper that police training and protocols may need to change. They suggest that regular patrol officers should be trained in how to respond to a terrorist attack or […]

Associated PressMay 27, 2017

Earth is likely to reach more dangerous levels of warming even sooner if the U.S. retreats from its pledge to cut carbon dioxide pollution, scientists said. That’s because America contributes so much to rising temperatures. President Donald Trump, who once proclaimed global warming a Chinese hoax, said in a tweet Saturday that he would make […]

Staff ReportsMay 27, 2017

In honor of Memorial Day, Vern Buchanan laid a wreath Friday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Joining the Sarasota Republican, who represents Florida’s 16th Congressional District, was his wife Sandy. “America must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country,’’ Buchanan said. “Our nation owes […]

Associated PressMay 27, 2017

The number of speeding tickets issued by the Florida Highway Patrol has dropped for three straight years as the agency deals with a shortage of troopers. Since 2010, the agency has lost 993 troopers – or about half of its workforce of 1,946 troopers, to retirement or resignations, the highway patrol’s director Col. Gene Spaulding […]

Peter SchorschMay 27, 2017

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined South Florida Congressman Ted Deutch Thursday or a public event at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors. That appearance was followed by a major Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser at a private home in Fort Lauderdale; at $5,000 a ticket, the event raised $300,000. All the money Deutch raised will go toward the Democratic […]

Staff ReportsMay 27, 2017

The special election to replace Eric Eisnaugle in the Florida House will take place on Oct. 10, following a special primary election on Aug. 15. Gov. Rick Scott set the schedule in an executive order Friday, as Eisnaugle’s resignation from his District 44 seat took effect. Scott selected Eisnaugle on May 8 to replace former […]

Blake DowlingMay 27, 2017

Attending a Florida Public Relations Association professional development session, seeing many of the state’s best PR pros in the room was thrilling. Nanette Schimpf from Moore Communications Group; my man Rick Oppenheim (from RB Oppenheim Associates) and the main sponsor of the event, the rock-solid team at Sachs Media Group represented by Ryan Cohn and […]

Month: May 2017

Pinellas GOP heavyweights raising money for Rick Baker on Wednesday in Clearwater Beach

Report: Wages for Florida workers was flat for a decade

Florida’s busiest container port to get major expansion

Report: After Pulse massacre, police training needs changes

What if U.S. quits climate deal? Doesn’t look good for Earth

Vern Buchanan honors Memorial Day by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Florida Highway Patrol dealing with trooper shortage

Nancy Pelosi visit demonstrates Ted Deutch’s growing role in nat’l party

Dates set for special election to replace Eric Eisnaugle in House

Blake Dowling: Ransomware, the Mob catching up with the times