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Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 3, 2018

Former President Barack Obama gave a shout out to a former foe during a campaign rally in Miami Friday. He mentioned former Republican Congressman David Jolly who recently announced he voted for Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor. “He said the reason’s simple, it’s because I’ve served with Ron DeSantis,” Obama said. “That should tell you […]

Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018

It’s Trump Day in Florida’s Panhandle. Just days after rallying voters in Southwest Florida, President Donald Trump returns to the Sunshine State, this time to Pensacola. The event shows Trump’s continued commitment to elelcting Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis to the governor’s mansion and Senate candidate Rick Scott to Washington. The “Make America Great Again” […]

Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018

Legendary music man Jimmy Buffett will host a free concert in West Palm Beach today, and he’s got answers for voters with questions still bothering them so. Buffett’s advice? Vote for Democrats Andrew Gillum for Governor and Bill Nelson for Senate. Buffett’s “small acoustic set” will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. While Florida has seen […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018

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Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]

Scott PowersNovember 3, 2018

The price tag for this year’s U.S. Senate race has topped $177 million and is likley to go much higher as Floridians head toward Tuesday’s election. At this rate the U.S. Senate seat is almost certain to soar well over $200 million by the time all the bills are reported. The candidates and outside political […]

Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018

One more weekend. The 2018 mid-terms come to a close in a matter of days, leaving candidates scrambling for votes. Here’s where candidates should be this weekend, though importantly, a tragedy in Tallahassee could change any number of political plans. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis will campaign in Lakeland alongside U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 3, 2018

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is the only former Republican Party of Florida chair (so far) to run the Northeast Florida city, and Curry’s platform has proven useful to candidates from outside the area. In 2016, when then-candidate Donald Trump rallied in the city, Curry served as an emcee for a portion of the program. Earlier in 2018, […]

Ryan NicolNovember 2, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott is ahead by 5 percentage points in his bid to oust Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, according to a new poll from Vox Populi. The results show Scott earning 48 percent support, with Nelson nabbing just 43 percent. Of the 9 percent of voters who are undecided, most are leaning toward […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2018

Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Florida’s leading Democratic candidates on Friday in Miami at Ice Palace Film Studios. Obama will join U.S. Sen. Bil Nelson and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democrats’ U.S. Senate and gubernatorial nominees, for a rally sure to demonstrate the former President’s continuing popularity among the base. That means the […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 2, 2018

Jimmy Buffett is strumming for free again to help get out the vote for statewide Democratic candidates. This time, however, Buffett’s melodies will favor Bill Nelson, who’s hoping to keep his U.S. Senate seat, and Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for Governor. The event, free of charge, is open to the public. Buffett’s “small acoustic set” will […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Former President Barack Obama gives a shout-out to David Jolly

Donald Trump gets ready for one more Florida MAGA rally

Politicking in Paradise: Jimmy Buffett provides backup for Democratic ticket

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Planning pays off

Price tag of Florida’s U.S. Senate race: $177 million and climbing

The Last Weekend: Where will candidates scramble for votes in final stretch?

Lenny Curry talks GOP prospects as election nears

Latest survey gives Rick Scott 5-point lead over Bill Nelson

President Obama to campaign for Bill Nelson, Andrew Gillum today

Jimmy Buffett to hold Saturday concert for Andrew Gillum, Bill Nelson