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Staff ReportsNovember 3, 2018

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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum said he was leaving the campaign trail and returning to the capital Friday night after news of a shooting in a yoga studio that claimed the lives of at least one victim and the gunman. “I’m deeply appreciative of law enforcement’s quick response to the shooting at the yoga facility in […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 30, 2018

While Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum have fundamental differences in how state government should be shaped for the next four years, each will face the important task of ensuring it continues to operate. That’s why the nonpartisan research and policy group Florida TaxWatch is again publishing its “Governor’s Transition Decision Handbook,” a cheat-sheet aimed […]

Scott PowersOctober 19, 2018

It’s all about the booming economy, low unemployment, and cutting taxes, and keeping it rolling, Louisiana’s Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise told a rally Friday campaigning for Republican state Rep. Mike Miller‘s attempt to oust Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Well, maybe a little about baseball too. Scalise, a candidate […]

Scott PowersAugust 23, 2018

Where is Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene these last few days before Tuesday’s primary election? Not on TV. Not out in public. The Palm Beach businessman who barreled into the race in early June and became omnipresent on TV through much of the summer is stepping out of the spotlight for the final push, his campaign […]

Ryan NicolAugust 10, 2018

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan is set to join fellow Congressman Matt Gaetz for a trio of campaign stops Saturday. The pair is dubbing the trip the “Freedom Tour.” The first event will be held at The Fish House restaurant in Pensacola starting at 10 a.m. (all times are Central). That will be followed by an […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 6, 2018

Some Florida politicians found themselves speaking to voters at the 49th annual Wausau County Possum Festival. Meanwhile, others continued criticism of the state’s gun-defense laws in the wake of the death of Markeis McGlockton, who was gunned down in Pinellas in July. It’s clear that as campaigns enter the primary home stretch, they aren’t taking any time […]

Scott PowersJuly 31, 2018

While Americans For Prosperity has made it clear that nationally it’s not going to be weighing in on every significant election, the national organization is announcing Tuesday that it will be supporting Republican Gov. Rick Scott‘s bid for the U.S. Senate this year, or at least opposing Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s re-election effort. The […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 31, 2018

There’s an ongoing effort to teach Democrats across the country and down the ballot how to run effective campaigns. It’s led by the National Democratic Training Committee, which recently told media it is seeking to supplement the anticipated ‘blue wave’ Democrats are banking on this midterm by providing free online training to any Democrat in any […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 30, 2018

Less than a month from the primary and fewer than 100 days away from the general election, candidates are ramping up their campaigning more and more each weekend. Florida Politics rounds up what we can from Twitter on Saturday and Sunday, giving you an idea of what your favorite pol is doing to get to […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 24, 2018

Democratic Attorney General candidate Ryan Torrens admitted to accepting more than the allowed maximum personal donation to a state campaign and has allegedly overlooked a series of other finance-related election violations. In a letter dated July 13, Torrens’ campaign treasurer Jessica Vasconez acknowledged to Secretary of State Ken Detzner that the campaign received a $4,000 contribution. The maximum permitted for a statewide candidate is $3,000. […]

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Andrew Gillum heads back to Tallahassee after yoga studio shooting

Looking ahead: Florida TaxWatch publishes guide for ‘whoever’ wins gubernatorial election

Steve Scalise pitches economy to help Mike Miller’s congressional run

Fading in polls, Jeff Greene pulls remaining TV ads

On the road: Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan plan campaign stops across Panhandle

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Americans For Prosperity ‘encourage(s) voters to remove Bill Nelson’

Free online courses teach Democrats how to run campaigns

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Ryan Torrens campaign admits fundraising violation