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Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2017

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine says it’s “Us versus Tallahassee” in his first TV ad for the 2018 Florida governor’s race. Released Thursday, Levine’s political committee All About Florida produced the ad, titled “Lead.” The 30-second spot, which introduces the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s vision for Florida, comes is part of an $800,000 ad buy across […]

Scott PowersNovember 16, 2017

Orlando celebrity attorney John Morgan is always upfront about things he loves and hates, and the “loves” column includes the tease, while the “hates” column includes long campaigns, so it’s no surprise that Morgan’s been teasing a Democratic run for governor for a year, while making no commitments. Watchers have been wondering as Morgan has […]

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 […]

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 […]

Scott PowersNovember 8, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam sees a wake-up call in the Democrats’ victories in Tuesday night’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere and declared Wednesday that it’s a call for a campaign to convince grassroots voters that the state’s conservative-principaled prosperity is at stake. “We are at a crossroads. Make no mistake. Look what […]

Drew WilsonNovember 8, 2017

Andrew Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign said it brought in about $80,000 last month, a modest improvement over September, but his committee saw negative fundraising in October. “With under one year until Election Day 2018, Mayor Gillum and our entire team around the state are thrilled about our grassroots fundraising momentum. Everyday Floridians are giving us the […]

Peter SchorschNovember 7, 2017

Florida Democrats are more fired up than ever. A little more than a month ago, Florida Democrats scored a historic victory in the special election for Senate District 40. In a low turnout election, Democrat Annette Taddeo flipped a competitive state Senate seat from red to blue, defeating the well-funded Republican, Jose Felix Diaz. Re-electing Mayor Rick […]

Scott PowersNovember 7, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is hitting the airwaves with a pair of advertisements — one in English, one in Spanish and both unrelated to his recent gubernatorial bid announcement. Instead, Levine’s encouraging Floridians to sign up for health care through the Affordable Care Act. Levine’s 30-second spots, “Sign-up” and “Inscribase,” are being paid for […]

Mitch PerryNovember 4, 2017

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman‘s campaign — in a bruising battle for re-election against former Mayor Rick Baker — often invokes Donald Trump. But Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum thinks there’s another Republican more apropos for comparison: Gov. Rick Scott. “I know some people say it’s a non-partisan race. Well, let me tell you, when the governor of this state … […]

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It’s ‘Us vs. Tallahassee’ in Philip Levine’s first TV ad

John Morgan: Set your watch to first quarter of 2018

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

Republicans, agencies welcome Rick Scott’s budget

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

Adam Putnam sees wake-up call in Virginia elections

Andrew Gillum campaign fundraising steps forward, committee steps back

Democrats across Florida congratulate Rick Kriseman on his re-election

Philip Levine launches radio ad pushing Affordable Care Act

During rally in St. Pete, Andrew Gillum contrasts Rick Kriseman to Rick Scott