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Jacob OglesOctober 29, 2018

A new CBS News/YouGov poll finds Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican challenger Rick Scott in a dead heat. The survey also shows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum leading Republican Ron DeSantis by just 1 percentage point. The poll found the two major Senate candidates winning 46 percent of the vote each among likely […]

Jacob OglesOctober 29, 2018

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President Donald Trump will fly to Florida to rally voters here at least once in November, days before the midterm elections. According to DonaldTrump.com, the president will be in Pensacola on Saturday, Nov. 3. The website states he will be speaking at the Pensacola International Airport at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. You can click here to get […]

Jacob OglesOctober 29, 2018

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A new ad from Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rick Scott attacks incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson over a 1989 real estate deal with a Middle East politician. The ad, which is being broadcast on TV statewide and across digital media, describes details of the transaction as “Corruption: Washington Style” and questions whether Nelson used unlawful techniques to fund an […]

Jacob OglesOctober 29, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson touted a series of newspaper endorsements and swiped at Republican opponent Rick Scott’s asset growth while Governor as he prepared to vote in Orlando today. Nelson, a three-term incumbent, garnered endorsements from every major newspaper in Florida, including the Tampa Bay Times on Sunday. Nelson and daughter Nan Ellen will vote […]

Jacob OglesOctober 28, 2018

California Sen. Kamala Harris stumped in Miami today for her Florida colleague, Sen. Bill Nelson. The Democratic senators visited worshippers in four black churches in an effort to galvanize the vote. “It’s wonderful to be here this morning, this Sunday morning, and particularly, in support of my colleague and my friend Bill Nelson,” said Harris during a […]

Jacob OglesOctober 28, 2018

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Former Puerto Rico Gov. Carlos Romero Barceló, one of the island nation’s most prominent Democrats, campaigned in Miami alongside Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rick Scott on Saturday. Barceló adds himself to a long list of bipartisan leaders from Puerto Rico supporting the two-term Governor in his bid to unseat longtime Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson. “As […]

Jacob OglesOctober 27, 2018

With just 10 days to go before Election Day, the weekend becomes an occasion for campaigning. Will there be a candidate for Senate or Governor hard at work anywhere near you? Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, a Dunedin High School grad, starts Saturday with a “Hometown Rally” in Pinellas County, stopping at 9 a.m. at the […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018

They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]

Ryan NicolOctober 26, 2018

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is set to hit the campaign trail to help re-elect her colleague, Bill Nelson, to the Senate. Nelson, the Democratic incumbent, is attempting to fend off a challenge from Republican Gov. Rick Scott. The Nelson campaign says Harris will join him at a private fundraiser Saturday in Sarasota. The two will […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2018

If Election Day were today, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum would “bring it home.” At least in the Tampa Bay area. That’s according to a new survey from Public Policy Polling that found the Democratic nominee with 50 percent support among likely general election voters living in the Tampa media market. His Republican rival, former Congressman […]

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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.

CBS poll: Bill Nelson-Rick Scott race a dead heat; Andrew Gillum up just 1 point on Ron DeSantis

Donald Trump will hold another Florida rally Nov. 3 in Pensacola

Tough Rick Scott ad recalls time Bill Nelson sold house to corrupt Lebanese politician

Bill Nelson throws shade at Rick Scott over personal ‘enrichment’

Kamala Harris helps galvanize Bill Nelson at black churches

Another prominent Puerto Rico Democrat endorses Rick Scott

10 days and counting: Where are the candidates spending their weekend?

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Is Bird the word?

Kamala Harris to hit the trail for colleague Bill Nelson

PPP Poll: Andrew Gillum up 5 in Tampa Bay region