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Michael MolineNovember 6, 2018

Andrew Gillum cast his vote in Florida’s close governor’s race in a Roman Catholic Church meeting hall in Tallahassee’s northern suburbs, saying he was focused on making history, but also on the need to win. “I’m extremely excited to have just — I think I can reveal — cast a vote for myself,” Gillum told […]

Ryan NicolAugust 6, 2018

Florida Sugarcane Farmers (FSF), a group representing the state’s sugar farmers, is out with a statement defending those farmers’ support of Adam Putnam after a critical article appeared in the Tampa Bay Times. The article hits Putnam on his defense of sugar farmers in light of the new round of algae blooms hitting the state. The story […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham has announced another endorsement, earning support from Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. “As we mark the beginning of Pride Month, I’m excited to announce my endorsement of Gwen Graham, a champion for LGBTQ rights and equality,” he said. Trantalis became the first openly gay mayor ever elected in Fort Lauderdale […]

Joe HendersonMay 14, 2018

Whoever succeeds Bob Buckhorn next year as Tampa’s mayor will have a tough time matching his ability to deliver a speech. His pace and timing are excellent, his voice rising and rising when he wants to engage the listener fully and hammer home a point. Then again, Buckhorn’s message Friday in his “State of the […]

Tag: 2018 Florida governor’s election

Andrew Gillum: Victory ‘will send a message to Mr. Trump’

Sugar farmers assail ‘misinformed’ Tampa Bay Times article

Fort Lauderdale mayor endorses Gwen Graham for governor

Joe Henderson: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn gives Tallahassee an earful