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Drew WilsonNovember 30, 2015

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland picked a side Monday and endorsed Republican candidate Neal Dunn, who is running for Southerland’s old CD2 seat in the Florida Panhandle. “I have examined the field thoroughly and feel strongly that Neal Dunn is the best conservative Republican candidate and is the only candidate I have endorsed for this race,” Sutherland said. “He […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2015

When Jeb Bush campaigns through the Sunshine State on Monday he will be joined by a powerful Florida politician many will be surprised to see at his side. Richard Corcoran, the Florida House Speaker Designate and former chief of staff to then-House Speaker Marco Rubio, is endorsing Bush’s bid for the White House. “I have known Jeb Bush […]

Guest AuthorOctober 15, 2015

I hear John Thrasher is doing a good job as president of Florida State University. Says FSU trustee Allan Bense: “In general, I will tell you 2014 was a rough year. There were days when I had 50 or 60 emails in my inbox. And I will tell you, you know how many I get […]

Phil AmmannOctober 8, 2015

Republican candidate Neal Dunn nabbed the endorsement today of three state GOP lawmakers in his bid for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Florida House Reps. Dennis Baxley of Ocala, Jay Trumbull from Panama City and Elizabeth Porter of Lake City announced their support of the Dunn for Congress campaign. Dunn, a Panama City urologist, faces Mary […]

Ryan RaySeptember 2, 2015

Republican candidate Neal Dunn said Wednesday morning that former House Speaker Will Weatherford has endorsed his bid in Florida’s soon-to-be-altered 2nd Congressional District. In a release, the former Wesley Chapel lawmaker explained his rationale for choosing Dunn rather than primary opponent Mary Thomas. She also seeks the GOP nomination in the race to succeed Democratic U.S. […]

James CallMarch 25, 2015

The James Madison Institute 2015 Annual Dinner celebrated “The Florida Story: A Lasting Legacy.” More than 300 politicos and supporters attended the dinner Tuesday night on the campus of Florida State University. Former FSU President Stanley Marshall founded JMI in 1987 to advance the limited government philosophy of its namesake: James Madison. “There are more instances of the […]

James CallMarch 17, 2015

The hot dogs were free, the National Champion soccer team was on hand, as well as the tournament-bound women’s basketball team, but the star of the midday gathering in the Capitol courtyard was Farhan “Ronny” Ahmed. The 21-year-old Ahmed was shot three times and left paralyzed from the waist down when a gunman opened fire at […]

James CallMarch 17, 2015

There’s a development in the Gerald Bailey affair I want to tell you about, but first its FSU Day. Not that I attended the school or anything, but if I’m put on a beat it’s what’s in the front of my mind, you know? Like, I’m all FSU, fascinated by Charlotte’s Web rule-making, intrigued by the personalities […]

Ryan RayFebruary 17, 2015

This morning in the Capitol rotunda, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam stood with Moffitt President and CEO Alan F. List to announce the department’s largest private-sector partnership to promote what they call “Living Healthy in Florida,” an initiative to increase awareness of the importance of being physically active, eating fruits and vegetables, and avoiding carcinogens. “This new partnership underscores the […]

Ryan RayFebruary 17, 2015

This morning in the Capitol rotunda, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam stood with Moffitt President and CEO Alan F. List to announce the department’s largest private-sector partnership to promote what they call “Living Healthy in Florida,” an initiative to increase awareness of the importance of being physically active, eating fruits and vegetables, and avoiding carcinogens. “This new partnership underscores the […]

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Steve Southerland endorses Neal Dunn in CD 2

Richard Corcoran, former Marco Rubio chief of staff, endorses Jeb Bush for president

Chris Timmons: John Thrasher’s Florida State presidency: "Good job"

Neal Dunn nabs endorsement of three state GOP lawmakers

Will Weatherford endorses Neal Dunn in CD 2

James Madison Institute dinner celebrates limited government, school choice

FSU rallies at Capitol

The day that was in Florida politics — March 17

Ag Commissioner’s office, Moffitt Center announce “Living Healthy in Florida” partnership

Ag Commissioner's office, Moffitt Center announce "Living Healthy in Florida" partnership