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Frank TorresOctober 31, 2015

The intense Democratic primary for U.S. Senate between Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy has been one of the main storylines from the Florida Democratic Party’s “Florida’s Future” state convention. The two candidates shared several rooms yesterday including a meeting of the Labor Caucus walked past each other while addressing attendees and also the kick-off reception, […]

Frank TorresOctober 30, 2015

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will join Buddy Dyer on Sunday in a final push to get the early vote out before voters decide who will be mayor of Orlando for the next four years. Nelson and Dyer will join faith leaders from across the city in a “Souls to the Polls” drive to help voters cast their […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

The Florida Democratic Party will gather this weekend for their fall convention in Lake Buena Vista. The confab comes almost a full year before the 2016 election, where in addition to trying to keep the state blue for the third straight time at the presidential level, the party is hoping to get one of their to join […]

Phil AmmannOctober 28, 2015

Orlando political operative Roosevelt Holmes III has been brought on as new deputy political director for the Florida Democratic Party. Holmes, 30, has served as a Florida Democratic campaign staffer and legislative assistant, working on campaigns such as Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential bid and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s 2012 re-election campaign. Most recently, he worked […]

Frank TorresOctober 12, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer raised about $47,500 in September to break the half million point in his fight for a fifth term. Dyer raised $27,000 in his individual account, bringing his grand total to about $373,000. He has about $209,000 for the final stretch. Dyer’s haul featured dozens of $2 donations often used to bring down […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

For several years, it’s been a given that Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn would try to take his brand of leadership to a new level in 2018 by seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Facing just token opposition in his re-election bid, Buckhorn won with nearly 96 percent of the vote in March, setting himself up […]

Frank TorresOctober 9, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson will be getting help on the ground later this month, when Young Republicans from across the state will deploy to Orlando to help his attempt to deny incumbent Buddy Dyer a fifth term as mayor. “I’m incredibly excited that FFYR is doing a deployment to help with the campaign,” said Paulson […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Hundreds gathered at the North Lake Community Elementary school Thursday night to listen to a resolution between local leaders and officials from Orlando International Airport on a land deal to expand operations closer to the growing Lake Nona community. District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray stood before the standing room-only audience and attempted to ease concerns that the development […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, joined by mayors from major cities worldwide were in Washington Thursday morning to meet with Secretary of State John Kerry and U.N. Secretary-General Envoy Michael Bloomberg. The discussion was on best practices and possible solutions for addressing the challenge of climate change. The work session, part of the “Our Cities, Our Climate” initiative, was through […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer released the first television ad on Thursday afternoon for his bid for a fifth term. The spot features an emphasis on public safety, an issue at the focus of the race in recent days. “It’s Working” kicks off by mentioning the 20 percent drop in crime during the past eight years. “Because Buddy […]

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Alan Grayson vs. Patrick Murphy and other notes from “Florida’s Future” Day 1

Bill Nelson to join Buddy Dyer for early vote push in Orlando mayor race

Florida Democrats to convene this weekend at Disney Resort

Personnel note: Florida Democrats name Roosevelt Holmes as deputy political director

Buddy Dyer raises $47.5K in final stretch of re-election bid

Bob Buckhorn still considering 2018 run for governor

Paul Paulson gets help from Florida Young Republicans in Orlando mayoral race

Hundreds attend town hall on Orlando Airport development near Lake Nona

Buddy Dyer attends John Kerry climate change work session

Buddy Dyer says “It’s Working” in Orlando mayor’s race TV ad