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Mitch PerryJanuary 2, 2018

Calling St. Petersburg a city of “progress and progressivism,” Mayor Rick Kriseman spoke confidently about intentions for the next four years as he was sworn into office for his second inauguration. Speaking for just over ten minutes on a crisp afternoon in front of City Hall to an audience of more than 150 friends, family […]

Ana CeballosDecember 29, 2017

Sexual harassment and quid quo pro allegations raised by several women against Sen. Jack Latvala have put an end to his career in the Florida Senate and his Twitter presence. Shortly after two separate Senate investigations concluded that he sexually harassed women in his orbit and that he may have traded support for legislation for […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2017

Like his father, state Rep. Chris Latvala of Clearwater is a proud Republican who doesn’t always toe the GOP line – a contrarian streak which sometimes gets him into trouble. Not that Latvala, son of longtime state Sen. Jack Latvala, is that worried about that perception. “My grade with the NRA is a ‘D.’ And I’m proud of […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2017

State Reps. Chris Latvala and Kathleen Peters have not shown “integrity” or acted “in the public interest” in how they have publicly responded to accusations of sexual harassment against state Sen. Jack Latvala, according to a lawyer for one of his accusers. Tallahassee attorney Tiffany R. Cruz wrote a letter to House Speaker Richard Corcoran to complain about […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

State Sen. Jack Latvala has big plans for this Friday: Distributing fresh produce to his Pinellas County constituents. What, were you thinking something else? The longtime lawmaker is teaming up with nonprofit Farm Share Inc. to hand out the Florida grown fruits and veggies. The group serves as a link between farmers with extra product […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2017

Dear Senator Latvala: Undoubtedly if I could not sleep last night, I am sure you could not either. What kept turning over in my head is the possibility that I may have witnessed your last speech as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee/candidate for Governor. Your remarks to the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists were […]

Peter SchorschOctober 11, 2017

Nick DiCeglie has been in the race for House District 66 for a month and his first campaign finance report, released Tuesday, signals a momentum shift in the GOP primary between him and Berny Jacques. Jacques filed March 3 and was the first-in candidate for the Pinellas County-based seat. Since showing $30,000 raised in his […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is backing Ed Hooper for the state senate seat being vacated by Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala, who terms out in 2018. “Ed Hooper was an important member of my leadership team when I was Speaker of the Florida House, I could always rely on him for good counsel,” Weatherford said, […]

Phil AmmannAugust 29, 2017

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Sean White is no longer listed as a legislative analyst in the Senate Majority Office. On: Angela Herndon became administrative support for the House Government Accountability Committee and its subcommittees (Local, Federal & Veterans Affairs; Natural Resources […]

Mitch PerryAugust 16, 2017

Chris Latvala predicts that the race for governor will be a campaign unlike any ever seen before in the Sunshine State, especially within the Republican Party. The Clearwater Republican, first elected to the state House in 2014, has a unique view of the race, considering that his father, Jack Latvala, is now seeking to occupy […]

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Rick Kriseman vows to tackle infrastructure, transportation in second term

Jack Latvala deletes Twitter account after sexual misconduct scandal

Chris Latvala goes to class

Chris Latvala, Kathleen Peters lack ‘integrity,’ lawyer says

Jack Latvala has BIG plans for this Friday

Advice for Jack Latvala

Berny Jacques fundraising slows as Nick DiCeglie enters race

Will Weatherford endorses Ed Hooper for state Senate

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Chris Latvala says the moderate in the GOP race for Florida governor is not his dad