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Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2018

There is no question; right now water is one of the most important issues in Florida. With red tide on the west coast, blue-green algae in South and Southwest Florida, voters Tuesday made a statement that candidates in Florida must address the ongoing water crises impacting waterways across the state. All Floridians deserve access to clean water. […]

Jim RosicaAugust 29, 2018

FOX News announced that Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum would appear on the network later Wednesday as it distanced itself from a controversial statement made by Republican candidate Ron DeSantis on an earlier program. After that appearance, host Sandra Smith did a follow-up segment on “America’s Newsroom.” “A little while ago we had Ron DeSantis, the Republican nominee […]

Staff ReportsAugust 29, 2018

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Republican candidate for Governor Ron DeSantis put a “monkey” on his back, making what opponents are calling a racist comment about Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum on Fox News Monday morning. “To make sure that we continue Florida going in a good direction, let’s build off the success we’ve had (with) Gov. (Rick) Scott,” said DeSantis, […]

Scott PowersAugust 29, 2018

Calling Ron DeSantis a “yes man” for President Donald Trump, the Democratic super PAC American Bridge is launching the first attack ad of the Florida fall governor’s race, with an internet video mocking DeSantis’s praise for the president. The 54-second video, “DeSantis: Trump’s Yes Man,” signals that while Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum may be […]

Scott PowersAugust 29, 2018

In his first major, nationally-televised interview after his stunning victory Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum vowed to avoid chasing President Donald Trump bait in this fall’s campaign against Trump-backed Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis. Instead, in a Wednesday morning appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, the Tallahassee mayor pressed the campaign theme that led him […]

Joe HendersonAugust 29, 2018

If Florida voters wanted a contrast in the election for Governor, they have it. The differences between Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis in the November election couldn’t be dramatic – and it goes far beyond the fact Gillum now stands one election win away from being the first black Governor in the state’s history. He is a hard-left, […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

Andrew Gillum made history Tuesday night, becoming the first black candidate to win the Democratic nomination for Governor in Florida. He will face Republican Ron DeSantis in November. Gillum, the Tallahassee Mayor, had been considered a longshot in the five-way primary. He secured more than 30 percent of the vote. Gwen Graham finished at 31.4 percent. […]

Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2018

On Tuesday, election night parties will be held all over Florida. For some, it’s a chance to pop some champagne corks, celebrate and gear up for the general election. For others, it will be a somewhat more somber affair, the last hurrah of a long, hard-fought primary campaign. Want to party like a politician? Here’s […]

Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2018

On Tuesday, Election Night parties will be held all over Florida. For some, it’s a chance to pop some champagne corks, celebrate and gear up for the general election. For others, it will be a somewhat more somber affair, the last hurrah of a long, hard-fought primary campaign. Want to party like a politician? Here’s […]

Rosanne DunkelbergerAugust 28, 2018

When he looks at action shots from this summer’s Republican and Democratic gubernatorial debates, Arron Gober can’t help but shake his head. The Tallahassee-based custom clothier is very, very disappointed at the sartorial choices made by the majority of the candidates from both parties, doing his own call-and-response commentary. “What do you see? You see […]

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Google is expanding its subsea fiber cable system, which will land in Palm Coast. Image via Google.

Water mattered Tuesday, but not in the way clean water activist groups wanted

FOX News on Ron DeSantis’ ‘monkey’ comment: ‘We do not condone this language’

Ron DeSantis: Don’t ‘monkey this up’ by electing Andrew Gillum

American Bridge launches first anti-Ron DeSantis ad of the fall

Andrew Gillum says he won’t be taking bait on Donald Trump

Joe Henderson: Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum wins are nothing less than astonishing

Andrew Gillum becomes Florida’s first African-American Democratic nominee for governor

It’s not the party, it’s the after party: Where to find Tampa Bay candidates on Election Night

It’s not the party, it’s the after party: Where to find candidates on Election Night

Style for the 21st century candidate (Hint: It doesn’t include a navy blue suit)