Drew WilsonJune 6, 2019
8min1165
“I cannot idly stand by knowing that we can do so much more"
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Drew WilsonJune 6, 2019
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 21, 2018
3min478
Pinellas County Congressman Charlie Crist was recognized Thursday night on the House floor for his efforts to bring more civility to the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Claudia Tenney, a Republican from New York, thanked Crist during a speech before the freshman class of Congress for bracelets he gifted members. “It says, ‘practice the Golden […]
Jacob OglesDecember 1, 2018
27min772
Tributes poured in overnight to President George H.W. Bush. The Republican leader boasted a strong connection to Florida, and leaders in the Sunshine State paid their respects along with the nation. Most notably, former Gov. Jeb Bush, who released kind words about his father: “I already miss the greatest human being that I will ever know. […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
4min648
Democrat Charlie Crist scored an easy victory over Republican George Buck in his reelection race for Congressional District 13 in St. Petersburg and parts of Pinellas County. In a landslide, Crist grabbed 58 percent of the vote of the vote. Crist’s race looked sealed from the get-go. He raked in well over $3 million to […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 4, 2018
6min570
Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist is looking at an easy re-election Tuesday against a less than formidable challenge from Republican George Buck. That’s likely why he’s spending his time campaigning with other Democrats throughout the state to help them get elected. Crist started his Saturday in Tampa near Ybor City making the rounds with Chris King, the […]
Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018
4min336
Lakeland political leader Paul Dockery endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum today just as Republican Ron DeSantis campaigned in her hometown. “Andrew Gillum is the governor that Florida needs right now,” said Dockery, who was elected as a Republican representing Lakeland in the state House and Senate over the course of 16 years. “Our state […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 3, 2018
4min396
Former President Barack Obama gave a shout out to a former foe during a campaign rally in Miami Friday. He mentioned former Republican Congressman David Jolly who recently announced he voted for Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor. “He said the reason’s simple, it’s because I’ve served with Ron DeSantis,” Obama said. “That should tell you […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 30, 2018
4min450
Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly is launching a radio show in the Tampa Bay and Space Coast areas on Wednesday. “David Jolly: Unbiased and Unplugged” will air from 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays on AM 820 News in the Tampa market and AM 1060 News on the Space Coast. Both stations are owned by Genesis Communications. “I’m […]
Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018
4min378
Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist added more than $188,000 to his campaign account between early August and the end of September, bringing his total fundraising past the $3.25 million mark. Crist, who represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, brought $114,000 of that cash via individual donors, including $104,000 contribs exceeding the threshold requiring donor names to […]
Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2018
4min485
Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is rolling out a new ad for his re-election campaign touting his commitment to putting constituents first during his time in public office. The ad, titled “This is Charlie,” features the first term congressman and former Governor answering a number of phone calls while he’s out and about in Florida’s […]