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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 3, 2016

It’s never too early to think about the next election, and a new poll from St. Pete Polls has Floridians doing just that. According to the survey, 54 percent of likely Republican primary voters said Gov. Rick Scott would make a good U.S. Senator. The survey found 16 percent of respondents said they were unsure, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 2, 2016

Sen. Bill Nelson is once again pushing for a vote on the Senate’s $1.1 billion proposal to curb the spread of Zika. Nelson sent a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday, asking him to reconvene the Senate so they can “take up and pass an emergency spending bill” to provide health officials with resources to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 29, 2016

An old proverb goes: “You are the company you keep.” Another saying, not quite as old, is “stop saying dumb things on social media.” That last one is a bit of wisdom Marco Rubio might have imparted on Republican activist Sam Rashid during Thursday’s $500-a-plate “Day One Marco” fundraiser in Tampa. Florida’s junior senator has […]

Mitch PerryJuly 28, 2016

One of Florida’s newest state senators, Lauren Book, addressed the Florida Delegation Breakfast Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. “Why are each and every one of you here today?” she challenged delegates shortly after her introduction. The Broward County Democrat was following such notables as Howard Dean and Terry McAuliffe. “Why have you traveled a thousand or […]

Mitch PerryJuly 20, 2016

U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Murphy has received the endorsement of Americans for Responsible Solutions,”the super PAC led by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly. “We really strongly believe that Congressman Murphy is the best person in this race to fight for the responsible steps that we need to help keep guns out of the hands of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio is focused on getting a comprehensive water bill through Congress this fall, saying the legislation could be key in combating South Florida’s water woes. “The single biggest thing we can do to improve the situation is called the Central Everglades Planning Project,” said Rubio. “It’s in the water bill, and our hope […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young raised another $25,000 between June 25 and July 8 for an on-hand total of nearly $395,000 in her campaign account for the Senate District 18 race. Young brought in the money though 47 contributions, including a pair of $1,000 checks from South Florida attorney John Hoffman and his law firm […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 14, 2016

A major issue in Florida has been the horrific conditions at HUD complexes in Jacksonville and Orlando. Thursday, Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson did something about it: the Housing Accountability Act of 2016. The two lawmakers filed the legislation “to help thousands of low-income families living in federally subsidized housing such as Eureka Gardens in Jacksonville and Windsor […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 14, 2016

With the fatal crash of Tesla car on autopilot near Williston in May, Floridians already know the future of transportation is impacting the state’s highways. Exploration of that future will be one of the themes when the 2016 Floridians for Better Transportation Summit meets Tuesday and Wednesday at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel on St. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 14, 2016

Marco Rubio’s return to running for his U.S. Senate seat is bad news for both Democrats trying to replace him. A Quinnipiac poll released Thursday shows Rubio leading both Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson by double digits. Rubio tops Murphy 50 percent to 37 percent, and Grayson, 50 percent to 38 percent. “Democrats made fun of Sen. […]

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37% of Florida GOP voters back Mike Huckabee for governor in 2018

Bill Nelson asks Senate leaders to pass Zika funding during pro forma session

The company you keep: Sam Rashid turns up at Marco Rubio Tampa fundraiser

Lauren Book challenges Florida Democratic delegation to remember why they came to Philadelphia

Mark Kelly joins Patrick Murphy in attacking Marco Rubio voting record on gun issues

Marco Rubio talks water quality during stop in Fort Myers

Dana Young adds another $25K in SD 18 race, now at nearly $395K

Marco Rubio, Bill Nelson file Housing Accountability Act of 2016

State leaders, experts to discuss future of mobility at Better Transportation Summit

Marco Rubio opens up a stunning 13-point lead over Patrick Murphy, according to latest Quinnipiac Poll