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Drew WilsonApril 25, 2018

Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes is holding a fundraiser Wednesday evening benefiting his Senate District 24 re-election campaign in St. Petersburg. The event will be held at 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House, 400 Beach Drive NE, starting at 5 p.m. Those looking to sneak in an RSVP before the fundraiser is in full swing can send […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

Less than a year after the Florida Legislature formally apologized for the physical and sexual abuse of hundreds of boys at the Arthur G. Dozier School of Boys, lawmakers are embarking on “the next step in their quest for justice.” That would mean pushing a proposal that would require the state to give those who […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 10, 2018

Tradition abounds in Tallahassee as Florida lawmakers return to begin the people’s business for 2018. The annual 60-day Legislative Session began Tuesday with Rick Scott’s State of the State address — his last as Governor — followed by the custom of opening statements from each chamber’s leader charting past accomplishments and future goals. But among […]

Mitch PerryNovember 1, 2017

After months of testing the waters, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine is entering the race for Florida governor. The 55-year-old Democrat will attempt to become the first mayor to lead the state since Tampa’s Bob Martinez did so in 1986, and comes into the race with some impressive credentials to introduce himself to Floridians. Unlike […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 18, 2017

Yvonne Fry’s Florida House campaign received a major boost Monday with the endorsement of Dan Raulerson, the former lawmaker she is hoping to succeed in House District 58.

Mitch PerrySeptember 5, 2017

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is the latest Republican to back Plant City businesswoman and activist Yvonne Fry in the House District 58 special election taking place later this year. “I have known Yvonne Fry for many years and I know that she is a committed Conservative who will defend our Conservative values,” Bondi said. “She […]

Guest AuthorApril 27, 2017

Florida’s Everglades is an American iconic national park known and revered throughout the world for its biodiversity. Floridians, regardless where they live, must join together to protect and restore this treasure before the Everglades reaches a point of no return. The Everglades is home to thousands of plant and animal species and draws millions of […]

Joe HendersonMarch 9, 2017

Bob Buckhorn is a gregarious, ambitious and determined man, and I think he would have made a fine governor for the state of Florida. He certainly ranks among the best mayors the city of Tampa has ever had. But I also believe he made the right call when he announced in an email to supporters Thursday […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

While speculation hums along on the membership on the Constitution Revision Commission, there’s been not much buzz on who will be its executive director. But there’s been quite a bit of interest in the Capitol, at least on the south side of the Plaza level, to put it back in the hands of an old pro: Billy […]

Mitch PerryJuly 7, 2016

The Rebecca Smith campaign announced Thursday the House District 60 Republican has yet another feather in her cap of support, getting the endorsement of the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS (GTAR). “With more than three decades of experience in the Tampa Bay area construction industry, GTAR is pleased to endorse Rebecca Smith for the Florida House District […]

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Jeff Brandes holding St. Pete fundraiser today

Dozier School of Boys victim certification process considered by Legislature

Florida TaxWatch turns focus to taxpayers with annual Session event

Philip Levine, from successful businessman to outspoken pol to gubernatorial candidate

Dan Raulerson endorses Yvonne Fry as his successor in House District 58

Pam Bondi endorses Yvonne Fry in HD 58 special election

Bob Martinez, Dominic Calabro: The time is now to address the Everglades crisis

Joe Henderson: Bob Buckhorn made the right call not to run for Governor

Some hoping Billy Buzzett takes the reins at Constitutional Revision Commission once again

Greater Tampa Association of Realtors backing Rebecca Smith in HD 60 race