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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 […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson debuted his premier television ad on Tuesday, telling Floridians he has been proud to serve the country in the military and in Congress. It’s the incumbent’s first television spot following a barrage of ads from his certain challenger, Gov. Rick Scott. The well-financed Republican launched his campaign in early April. An […]

Ryan NicolAugust 27, 2018

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For Our Future Florida (FOF-FL), a progressive advocacy group, announced it reached a new milestone in its canvassing efforts across the state, having now knocked on more than 500,000 doors. “We’re leaving no stone unturned, talking with voters across the state—and as our volunteer program ramps up through Election Day, hundreds of Floridians will be […]

Scott PowersAugust 27, 2018

A Democratic political action committee is launching a $2.9 million, statewide television campaign aimed at convincing Floridians that the red tides and algae blooms are all Republican Gov. Rick Scott‘s doing. Majority Forward’s new commercial, “Mess,” shows harrowing video of dead fish, dead manatees, fouled waters and beaches, and ill beachgoers while laying out a […]

Guest AuthorAugust 27, 2018

The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the world’s most important laboratories and one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments. It has played a crucial role in our understanding of the impact of living and working in space, and provides a vital stepping stone for studying nearby neighbors such as the moon and Mars. Since launching […]

Scott PowersAugust 27, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has endorsed Jerry Demings to become Orange County’s next Mayor, Demings campaign announced. Demings, the Orange County Sheriff, is facing businessman Rob Panepinto and Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke in the non-partisan election Tuesday. “Jerry Demings is a trusted, respected leader who has spent his career keeping the people of Central […]

Jacob OglesAugust 27, 2018

The family of U.S. Sen. John McCain, Arizona’s senior senator and the 2008 Republican nominee for president, announced his death after a lengthy battle with cancer. Florida’s political leaders remembered the longtime Senate leader. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, elected in 2010, issued a statement mourning McCain. “John McCain’s sacrifices to his country are immeasurable. With his […]

Jacob OglesAugust 26, 2018

The Sunday before an election means one thing in Florida Democratic Politics: Souls to the Polls, a traditional period near the end of early voting when voters can worship and participate in democracy in a single day. As candidates for governor and Senate campaign in advance of the Tuesday primary, you might find a politician […]

Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2018

The work of the Constitution Revision Commission is under attack in the courts. And that’s fair, according to Brecht Heuchan, who led the CRC’s drafting process. “I’m not mad about the lawsuits,” he told us. “That’s what people do when they feel aggrieved.” But a new effort spawned this week encouraging Floridians to opt for […]

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Pollsters find that both of Florida's hot-button constitutional amendments in 2024 are falling short. Image via WFSU.

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

Bill Nelson launches first television ad

Knock on a half-million doors? No prob, For Our Future Florida says

Democratic PAC commercial blames Rick Scott for red tides, algae blooms

Jim Eltringham: Defunding space station is a bad idea, costing more in long run

Bill Nelson endorses Jerry Demings in Orange mayoral race

Florida politicians react to the passing of John McCain

Democratic candidates rally souls to the polls

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Second-guessing the CRC