Jesse SchecknerSeptember 13, 2023
7min0
The new deal passed 3-2 and will provide city firefighters with significant raises through 2026.
Tag: David PerezA nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.
Jesse SchecknerSeptember 13, 2023Jesse SchecknerJanuary 11, 20235min0
Union reps say recent Coral Gables’ growth and future annexations merit more favorable arrangements between firefighters and the city.
Ryan NicolAugust 25, 2020
4min406
The nonpartisan groups backed Rodríguez over his Republican opponent, Ileana Garcia.
Ryan NicolNovember 6, 2018
2min471
State Rep. Manny Diaz is moving to the Senate, after defeating his Democratic opponent, David Perez. Diaz defeated Perez 54 percent to 46 percent. Diaz, who served as the state Rep. in House District 103, was a strong fundraiser as the contest neared its end. But Perez, who worked as chief of staff for former […]
Ryan NicolNovember 6, 2018
12min515
On Election Day, as the polls close, the after-parties begin. Candidates — along with nearly everyone else in America — will be glued to their screens Tuesday night for election results. In the end, win or lose, there will be a party. Some will celebrate a hard-fought victory, while others will be a bit more […]
Ryan NicolOctober 27, 20184min376
Republican candidate Manny Diaz brought in more than $103,000 between his campaign and political committee in the latest fundraising period. That was enough to edge David Perez, who earned nearly $91,000 in the pricey campaign for Senate District 36. Representatives from the health care and insurance industries were big givers to Diaz’ bid, according to […]
Drew WilsonOctober 23, 2018
4min315
The Florida Retail Federation on Tuesday endorsed five non-incumbent Republicans running for Florida Senate seats in November’s elections, including one who is looking to unseat an incumbent Democrat. Among the five candidates getting the nod was Tommy Wright, the newly anointed nominee for Senate District 14. The New Smyrna Beach businessman was selected for the nomination after […]
Ryan NicolOctober 8, 2018
2min542
The candidates for Senate District 36 were in a virtual dead heat in the latest fundraising period, each approaching $100,000 raised between their respective campaigns and political committees. David Perez, the Democratic nominee, earned just $12,645 in donations to his campaign from Sept. 15 to 28. But his political committee, Floridians for Change, brought in […]
Ryan NicolOctober 5, 20183min716
A new survey from Public Policy Polling (PPP) puts Democratic candidate David Perez ahead of his Republican opponent, Manny Diaz, in the race for Senate District 36. The results show Perez leading Diaz 41 percent-38 percent, with 21 percent of voters still undecided. The poll ran from Sept. 28-Oct. 1 and consisted of 358 registered voters […]
Danny McAuliffeOctober 1, 2018
6min467
Is there a bigger ‘get’? President Barack Obama announced Monday he’s supporting Andrew Gillum to become Florida’s first African-American Governor. “Andrew is a proven fighter with the courage and determination to stand up for Florida families,” Obama said in a statement supporting the Tallahassee Mayor. “As Governor, Andrew will expand access to affordable health care, protect Floridians […]