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Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

Gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine maintained his huge fundraising lead in the Democratic Primary with another $1 million raised last month between his campaign and committee accounts. “In a big state like Florida, with over 20 million residents and ten media markets, resources are a key benchmark for running a successful statewide campaign. In his first […]

Scott PowersDecember 7, 2017

The harshest exchange of the 2018 governor’s race thus far between a Democrat and a Republican just occurred as Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum called Republican candidate Adam Putnam “racist” Thursday, responding to Putnam’s tweet about their policy dispute over undocumented residents and sanctuaries. Thanks for the Half True, @PolitiFactFL. @AndrewGillum wants to make Florida a […]

Peter SchorschDecember 5, 2017

A new poll from St. Leo University found Gov. Rick Scott has surpassed U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup in for Nelson’s seat in 2018. The poll, conducted online between Nov. 19 and Nov. 24, showed Scott with a double-digit lead over Nelson in the matchup, 42-32, with 8 percent preferring another […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 1, 2017

Thursday evening saw Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam address around 400 people at a ranch deep on Jacksonville’s Westside. The speech was familiar, by and large, though a new phrasing crept in: a reference to “corruption and predation and harassment.” Putnam didn’t elaborate on those themes on the mic, even as his remarks came just hours […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 29, 2017

Gwen Graham endorsed federal legislation on Wednesday that would grant permanent residency to Haitians and Central Americans who are living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status. Known as the ESPERER Act, the bill would benefit the more than 300,000 Haitians, Nicaraguans, Hondurans and Salvadorans currently living in the U.S. through TPS, according to Graham. […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 28, 2017

Gubernatorial hopeful Adam Putnam is serving up the BBQ and the equally slow-roasted Florida exceptionalism stump speech Thursday in Jacksonville. The meet-and-greet — not “meat and greet” — event with the Agriculture Commissioner kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and promises Putnam will “discuss his vision for Florida’s future and how he’ll always put Florida First.” Putnam has […]

Staff ReportsNovember 24, 2017

In advance of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam Putnam and Attorney General Pam Bondi offered shopping tips to help consumers avoid scams. Putnam’s office says to keep the following tips in mind while shopping on Black Friday: — Some retailers may inflate prices ahead of Black Friday to create […]

Peter SchorschNovember 23, 2017

A compilation of Thanksgiving message from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, via Twitter: “Grace and I wish everyone a wonderful #Thanksgiving. And special thanks to all the brave men and women serving in our military – both here and overseas – who sacrifice so much to keep the rest of us […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 22, 2017

One of the state’s messages on the impact of Hurricane Irma was that its path could not have been “more lethal” for Florida agriculture — especially citrus. The damage is still unfolding, as shown by changing USDA citrus forecasts. It’s hard to grasp the full extent of what’s happened to Florida oranges. Ahead of Thanksgiving, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 22, 2017

From the soup kitchens of Tallahassee to the conch houses of Key West, from the toniest mansions in Coral Gables to the double wides in Dixie County, people from all walks of life will sit down to celebrate the most American of holidays: Thanksgiving. “Americans traditionally recognize the ‘first’ Thanksgiving as having taken place at […]

Tag: Adam Putnam

Philip Levine tops $1 million in November for campaign and political committee

Andrew Gillum calls Adam Putnam ‘racist’ in dispute over undocumenteds

Hmmm … poll shows Rick Scott with 10-point lead over Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate seat

Adam Putnam on Jack Latvala charges: ‘If it’s true, he needs to go’

Gwen Graham backs push for Haitian residency

Adam Putnam BBQ bash in Jacksonville Thursday

Adam Putnam, Pam Bondi offer holiday shopping tips

Thanksgiving messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians

Bouncing back from Irma: Florida citrus

What Florida’s political elite should be thankful for