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Ryan NicolMay 19, 2018

“We’ve got some very progressive candidates.” That was the takeaway from Saturday’s moderator as Democratic candidates for Florida’s 27th Congressional District gathered for their second primary debate. The event was held at the Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami. All five Democratic candidates were in attendance. That’s a change up from Tuesday night’s […]

Ryan NicolMay 18, 2018

After receiving criticism from other candidates for reportedly planning to skip yet another primary debate, Donna Shalala now says she will attend the next debate at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall. That’s according to the Miami-Dade Young Democrats, who are organizing the debate. The debate was originally scheduled to be held at Shalala’s namesake student […]

Ryan NicolMay 16, 2018

She was coined “No-show Shalala” by one of her Democratic rivals, and sure enough Donna Shalala did not show up for Tuesday night’s debate between the Democratic candidates for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The organizers of the event, “Democrats of South Dade,” say Shalala originally committed to appearing at the event before backing out last […]

Ryan NicolMay 15, 2018

Tuesday night will feature the first primary debate between Democrats in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. This is seen as a high-priority race for Democrats, who hope to take over the House in November. The New York Times even called it “the best Democratic pickup opportunity in the country.” That’s in part because longtime Republican incumbent […]

Scott PowersApril 19, 2018

A Florida Republican gubernatorial primary debate has been set for a national telecast during the Republican Party of Florida’s “Sunshine Summit” in Orlando in late June, the party announced Thursday. The debate is being co-produced by FOX News Channel and the Republican Party of Florida, with FOX News political anchor Bret Baier and The Story anchor […]

Scott PowersApril 10, 2018

All four leading Democratic candidates for governor will be appearing in a debate hosted and broadcast by WTVT in Tampa next week, the station confirmed Tuesday. WTVT, part of the FOX Television Stations network, will host the half-hour forum at 6:30 p.m. on April 18 featuring Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former Congresswoman Gwen Graham, former […]

Scott PowersApril 3, 2018

Statewide televised debates for Florida’s U.S. Senate and governor’s elections are being set for late October in the renewed “Before You Vote” debate partnership efforts of Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association. The two groups were joined Tuesday by Broward College and WPBF, the West Palm Beach-based ABC-TV affiliate, to announce the planning and production […]

Scott PowersMarch 27, 2018

The breadth of the chasm between Second Amendment advocates and gun law reformers became apparent Tuesday when the Florida Senate’s leading pro-gun champion squared off against the same chamber’s top advocate for firearms reform at the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida. Republican state Sen. Dennis Baxley defined a fear among firearm owners that gun […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2018

The Tampa debate is on for all four major Democratic gubernatorial candidates. The campaigns for Andrew Gillum and Philip Levine joined those of Chris King and Gwen Graham Thursday in announcing they have committed to a debate being planned in Tampa on April 18. After Gillum challenged his rivals to agree to a series of debates […]

Scott PowersNovember 29, 2017

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday to slam the Republican tax reform bill and Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio followed him a few minutes later to make a last pitch for the childcare tax credit he’s been seeking to make the reform more “pro-worker.” The Senate is debating […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

CD 27 Democrats display liberal bona fides at second primary debate

Donna Shalala now set to attend debate at University of Miami

Donna Shalala a no-show as CD 27 Democrats engage in first debate

What to watch for during the first debate of CD 27 primary

Republican governor candidates debate set

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate set for WTVT in Tampa

Debates for U.S. Senate, Governor’s race set for late October

Dennis Baxley and Linda Stewart turn debate to defining assault weapons, defense rifles

All four Democratic gubernatorial candidates commit to Tampa debate

Bill Nelson slams tax bill; Marco Rubio makes final pitch for child credit