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Danny McAuliffeNovember 21, 2017

Gwen Graham — who has been dubbed a moderate, a champion for public education, a “serial hugger” and is the only woman candidate in the 2018 Governor’s race — doesn’t want to be tied down by labels. “You know what I’m championing — and I think this is what we desperately need — (is) to […]

Mitch PerryNovember 20, 2017

When the Hillsborough County Republican Party began promoting its Reagan Day BBQ weeks ago, attendees were promised appearances by Adam Putnam, Richard Corcoran and Jack Latvala. Instead, they got Baxter Troutman and Bob White. Many statewide and Hillsborough County-based Republicans were running in 2018 who put in some time at the cattle-call-style event on Sunday […]

Scott PowersNovember 20, 2017

There is no pardon for the Groveland Four. At least not yet, and possibly not in the foreseeable future, despite much celebration last spring that they deserved and should receive posthumous pardons. The Groveland Four are the young, black men who were falsely accused of raping a white woman in rural Lake County in 1949. […]

Drew WilsonNovember 18, 2017

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Outgoing state House member Neil Combee invoked a familiar statewide officeholder in an op-ed he submitted to the The Ledger, defending fellow Republican Josie Tomkow’s candidacy for the District 39 seat Combee is set to vacate next week. Combee is exiting the House Nov. 24 to start a new job as Florida’s State Director of the U.S. […]

Drew WilsonNovember 17, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell announced another four endorsements Friday from county level elected officials in Lee, Nassau and Walton. Caldwell got nods from Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Lee County Tax Collector Larry Hart, Nassau County Property Appraiser Michael Hickox and County Clerk John Crawford, also of Nassau. “The importance of protecting our heritage […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2017

Gubernatorial candidates raised big bucks last month, none more so than Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam who added $1.2 million between his campaign and committee accounts. Putnam raised $571,932 of that sum through his campaign account and another $616,235 through his political committee, Florida Grown. The former congressman and state lawmaker spent a combined $466,801 from […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 14, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott’s new $87.4 billion proposed budget has been welcomed by some major Republicans and state agencies. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, who pushed legislation combating the Governor’s job incentives and tourism priorities last year, said he welcomes working with Scott to do what “is right for Florida taxpayers.” “We are confident that together with […]

Scott PowersNovember 14, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham wants to put a stop to Florida utility ratepayers paying for nuclear power plants that were never built or which never worked, or for paying for fracking exploration in Florida. The former congresswoman from Tallahassee went nuclear Tuesday denouncing the 2006 law that allowed Florida investor-owned utility companies to charge […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2017

UPDATED Agriculture Commissioner and GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam denounced U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, of Alabama, following reports that he had a sexual encounter with an underage girl nearly four decades ago. “I find the accusations repulsive,” Putnam said in a statement. “I believe that for the good of the people of Alabama, Roy […]

Peter SchorschNovember 11, 2017

A compilation of Veterans Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians — Governor Rick Scott As a Navy veteran myself, I am proud to honor our veterans by offering free entry to the best state park system in the nation. Our award-winning state parks offer countless of opportunities for families and friends to enjoy […]

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Gwen Graham isn’t running on labels

Ashley Moody, meet Ross Spano: Notes from Reagan Day BBQ

Where are the Groveland Four pardons? Their story continues in silence

Neil Combee mentions familiar name defending Josie Tomkow

Matt Caldwell announces ‘fifth wave’ of endorsements in Ag Commissioner race

Adam Putnam widened fundraising lead in October, while Phil Levine made a splash

Republicans, agencies welcome Rick Scott’s budget

Gwen Graham goes nuclear over recovery fees, fracking fees

Adam Putnam: Roy Moore accusations are ‘repulsive’

Compilation of Veterans Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians