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Ryan NicolOctober 11, 2018

Sean Shaw, the Democratic nominee for Attorney General, is out with a new ad calling for increased gun control in Florida. The slickly-shot 30-second spot, titled “I Will,” contrasts the ability to get quality health care for those with preexisting conditions with the ability to purchase a firearm. Shaw makes the case that that balance […]

Ryan NicolOctober 10, 2018

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is making pre-emptive requests to several federal agencies, asking for help while Hurricane Michael moves through the state. Michael is currently a Category 4 storm. The Florida Panhandle is already feeling its effects as it moves in from the Gulf Coast. Rubio sent three separate letters to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 2018

No matter your political beliefs or party registration, and regardless of who your favorite candidates are in this 2018 election season, you have an opportunity to be one of the biggest winners if you’re getting ready to put your home up for sale in the Tallahassee. The reason is simple: we’re going to have a […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 28, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it was endorsing Republican candidate Ashley Moody for Attorney General. The group made the announcement during a live stream on the Florida Chamber’s Facebook page and followed up with a post on Twitter. “I believe that I am meant to do this, and can do this, and will make […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 6, 2018

Sean Shaw is making some bold promises in his campaign to be Florida’s next Attorney General, threatening to file or join multiple lawsuits against President Donald Trump and his administration. “There is no room for corruption in the state of Florida,” Shaw said, speaking outside a Trump condo building in Sunny Isles Beach. “The hundreds […]

Ryan NicolAugust 20, 2018

With just over a week left until the Aug. 28 primary, Sean Shaw has picked up the endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy to be Florida’s next Attorney General. Shaw, now state representative for House District 61, is competing with Tampa attorney Ryan Torrens in what has been a heated Democratic primary race. Now, […]

Jacob OglesAugust 14, 2018

As Republican Frank White’s campaign for Attorney General heads into the final two weeks of the primary, questions arise on how the longtime auto executive will handle oversight of his own industry. Since the Attorney General’s office received more than a dozen complaints against auto magnate Sandy Sansing‘s chain of auto dealerships, where White is general […]

Scott PowersJuly 25, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine sent a letter Wednesday to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi essentially asking her to decriminalize marijuana for the time by instructing state attorneys to not prosecute small-amount possession cases until at least after the elections. Levine, who joined his fellow Democratic gubernatorial candidates Chris King and Andrew Gillum in June in […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 24, 2018

Democratic Attorney General candidate Ryan Torrens admitted to accepting more than the allowed maximum personal donation to a state campaign and has allegedly overlooked a series of other finance-related election violations. In a letter dated July 13, Torrens’ campaign treasurer Jessica Vasconez acknowledged to Secretary of State Ken Detzner that the campaign received a $4,000 contribution. The maximum permitted for a statewide candidate is $3,000. […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 16, 2018

Republican Attorney General hopeful Frank White is declining an invitation to sit before the Tampa Bay Times editorial board. In a letter addressed to Tampa Bay Times editor of editorials Tim Nickens, White makes it clear that he believes the opinion branch of the newspaper is one-sided and unfair to conservatives. “While I appreciate your invitation […]

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Sean Shaw seeks to ‘disarm’ the gun lobby in new ad

Marco Rubio urging feds get proactive with Hurricane Michael aid

Deborah Thompson: Elections have consequences, like boosting Tallahassee real estate

Florida Chamber endorses Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Sean Shaw threatens to sue Donald Trump administration

Patrick Murphy endorses Sean Shaw for Attorney General

Conflicts of interest cloud Frank White’s Attorney General bid

Philip Levine calls on Pam Bondi to delay marijuana prosecutions

Ryan Torrens campaign admits fundraising violation

AG candidate Frank White declines interview with Tampa Bay Times editorial board