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A.G. GancarskiDecember 17, 2015

On Thursday, the Brady Campaign for Gun Violence made a provocative claim. The “happiest place on earth” (Disney World) is now “scared sh!tless thanks to gutless politicians.” Why? “Disney, SeaWorld, and other theme parks have announced they are upping security measures at all their parks to include metal detectors and thorough bag searches, in light […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

In discussing immigration at the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit on Friday afternoon in Orlando, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee took a shot at the nearby Disney organization for their involvement in an embarrassing situation regarding foreign workers. “Let’s not have an immigration policy that displaces Americans,” Huckabee said during the middle of his […]

Drew WilsonNovember 10, 2015

October campaign finance reports put Republican candidates Donnie Horner and Sheri Treadwell firmly ahead of the competition in the six-way primary battle for House District 11. Treadwell raised the most money last month, with $10,290 in contributions and only $50 in expenditures. Heading into November, the former Duval County Supervisor of Elections employee had just […]

Jim RosicaNovember 10, 2015

Heavy giving by political groups connected to Florida’s premier business lobby has pushed Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s political committee to more than $3 million in total fundraising. October fundraising numbers were due Tuesday; figures for Florida Grown PC were posted on its website Tuesday morning but not yet available on the state’s campaign finance page. […]

Associated PressNovember 10, 2015

Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs is making plans to lay off more than 450 workers. According to a notice posted on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity website Monday, the company plans 468 layoffs to take place between Jan. 6 and 19. In February Planet Hollywood said it was transforming its Orlando flagship location into […]

Drew WilsonNovember 9, 2015

After a six-figure haul in October Republican George Gainer has passed Shalimar Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz in on-hand money in the race for Senate District 1. The Gainer campaign brought in $118,590 last month and spent $46,887, leaving the Bay County Commissioner with just under $573,000 cash on-hand heading into November. Gaetz’s report wasn’t as […]

Drew WilsonOctober 31, 2015

Early committee finance numbers for Republican Sens. Jack Latvala and Joe Negron show the two rivals for Senate President are as close as ever in fundraising. Latvala’s outfit, Florida Leadership Committee, entered October with a little more than $1.6 million on-hand, and the committee should get a little boost above that mark once final reports […]

Phil AmmannOctober 20, 2015

In politics, timing is everything. A new GOP email – coinciding with Democrat Charlie Crist’s not-quite-yet announcement for his congressional candidacy – points out his “eerie similarity” with the seagulls of the Disney movie “Finding Nemo.” “All of those silly little seagulls just fly around obnoxiously screaming, ‘Mine! Mine! Mine!’” says the email from the […]

Drew WilsonOctober 13, 2015

It’s been a six weeks since Lauren Book began her run for termed-out Sen. Eleanor Sobel’s Senate District 33 seat, and her first campaign finance report showed quite the haul. The author and advocate entered the race Sept. 1 with more than $660,000 in committee money on-hand. September saw a $42,000 gain in committee money, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 6, 2015

The group supporting a change to the state’s anti-discrimination law on Tuesday released a new poll showing 68 percent of Florida voters support their effort. Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce is pushing a bill (HB 45/SB 120) to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the current prohibitions against employment, retail and other discrimination in the state’s Civil Rights Act. […]

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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: “Happiest place on earth” now “scared sh!tless”

In Orlando, Mike Huckabee takes a shot at Disney regarding H-1B visa situation

October fundraising puts GOP HD 11 candidates ahead of the pack

Adam Putnam political committee takes in nearly $700K in October

Disney’s Planet Hollywood to lay off 468 workers next year

After October haul, George Gainer passes Matt Gaetz in on-hand cash for SD 1 race

Fundraising reports show Senate rivals Jack Latvala, Joe Negron close as ever

Email insights: Charlie Crist, seagulls and the GOP’s impeccable timing

Lauren Book posts blockbuster fundraising numbers in Senate race

Poll shows growing support for anti-discrimination law