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Scott PowersMay 22, 2018

A Brevard County taxpayer is challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s appraisal of land he owns there, alleging it has been undervalued for years, costing the county “hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions” in under-taxation. It’s not a new issue, and Nelson, in a brief conversation on Friday, dismissed the complaint as something that […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 22, 2018

As the race for Senate heats up, Gov. Rick Scott is taking incumbent Bill Nelson to task for being a “party line” voter in D.C. The case, distilled: while Nelson may have been a moderate Democrat while in the U.S. House of Representatives, as a Senator he has been a reliable vote for the Democratic agenda. Scott, […]

Scott PowersMay 21, 2018

The pro-Democrats Senate Majority PAC is launching a new statewide commercial for U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson that largely counters the attack ads he’s been facing from his opponent Gov. Rick Scott and his New Republican PAC. The new 30-second spot, “Served,” portrays Nelson as someone who has served in the military and as an astronaut […]

Joe HendersonMay 21, 2018

The only way to avoid Rick Scott’s ad blitz thus far in his campaign for the U.S. Senate is to unplug your TV set and, well, who wants to do that? That would mean you missed the Royal wedding and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ongoing run toward the Stanley Cup, so I guess being subjected […]

Drew WilsonMay 19, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will speak alongside Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos and Sierra Club Florida Director Frank Jackalone at an event to oppose offshore drilling in Saturday morning. The event, “Hands Across the Sand in Clearwater,” will begin at 11:30 am outside of the Palms Pavillion in Clearwater Beach. It […]

Scott PowersMay 18, 2018

Speaking at the 9th Annual Puerto Rico Summit in Orlando Friday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson ripped the federal response to Puerto Rico’s devastation by hurricanes last fall. Nelson called for statehood for Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló also ripped Washington, but his ire was focused on […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2018

Friday afternoon brought Sen. Bill Nelson to Jacksonville for various events, including a fundraiser at Baptist Health, a nod to facing the staunchest challenge of his political career from Republican Gov. Rick Scott. “Scott for Florida” has spent $3.2 million on ads just this week, and $8 million since the Governor entered the race. So Nelson is […]

Jim RosicaMay 16, 2018

Orlando attorney John Morgan told reporters Wednesday that he supported the decision of his friend, outgoing House Speaker Richard Corcoran, to end his bid for the Governor’s Office before it even formally started. Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, last week endorsed Republican candidate for governor Adam Putnam, currently term-limited as Commissioner of Agriculture. Morgan, who aligns with […]

Staff ReportsMay 16, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott continues his full court press of Florida airwaves in his bid for Senate against Bill Nelson, with a new Spanish language ad released Wednesday. “Cambiar,” a Spanish language ad running in South Florida, spotlights Scott’s efforts in job creation, with citizens extolling his efforts. Among the kind words from various speakers: “Rick Scott has […]

Scott PowersMay 15, 2018

Count Bill Nelson among those Democrats willing to buck party lines to vote for Gina Haspel as the next director of the CIA. Nelson, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and former member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he met with Haspel Tuesday afternoon to discuss her nomination. Afterward, he committed to […]

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Bill Nelson’s Brevard County property valuation challenged

Rick Scott vows to back Florida needs over GOP priorities in Senate

Senate Majority PAC launches Bill Nelson commercial

Joe Henderson: Rick Scott following familiar campaign formula vs. Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson heading to Clearwater for anti-drilling event

Bill Nelson, Philip Levine rip federal response to Puerto Rico

Bill Nelson confronts Rick Scott, restive base as campaign ramps up

John Morgan on Richard Corcoran: Don’t go to your own ‘ass kicking’

Rick Scott rolls out new Spanish language campaign ad, spends $3.2M on air this week

Bill Nelson says he’ll vote for Gina Haspel