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Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2018

Third quarter fundraising reports show big Democratic numbers The 2018 election cycle, like others before it is about money. This time, it is Republicans are facing a dynamic of being dramatically outspent by Democrats who have raised more than $1 billion this cycle. A prime example was the incomprehensible $38 million raised in the third quarter by Democratic Rep. Beto […]

Peter SchorschOctober 18, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Recently proposed rule changes from the state’s Department of Transportation revealed an existing regulation we didn’t know about: You can’t campaign for office on Florida’s Turnpike. Nor can you stump for anyone else. “No person shall at any time or […]

Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

Two days after she and her Republican election opponent drew a clear distinction on climate change, Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy ridiculed him Thursday for dismissing that humans might have a role. “My opponent, state Rep. Mike Miller, he refuses to recognize that humans contribute to climate change. And making matters worse, he dismissed concerns […]

Peter SchorschOctober 17, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Still another cryptocurrency filing is before state financial regulators, records reviewed Wednesday show. Grapefruit Trading of Chicago — a “virtual currency trader” — filed another petition for a declaratory statement this month, according to the Office of Financial Regulation, under […]

Peter SchorschOctober 16, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Department of Management Services now has officially given the boot to Harris Corp. over the state’s law enforcement communications network. DMS Secretary Erin Rock’s 19-page final order, first reported Oct. 8, was filed Tuesday morning. She accepted a recommendation […]

Staff ReportsOctober 16, 2018

Delegation focused on Hurricane Michael aid Nearly a week after Hurricane Michael hit the northern portion of the Gulf Coast, local officials were still trying to account for everyone. Along with the local effort, state and federal officials were working together on behalf of a region devastated by the power of a near-Category 5 hurricane […]

Peter SchorschOctober 15, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Lost your job because of the storm? Don’t worry: There’s a program for that. It’s called Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), and it’s available to “Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 13, 2018

Tri-Eagle Sales, a leading beverage wholesaler in North and North-Central Florida, will offer cans of water from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The beer distributor intends to help community members who’ve been affected by Hurricane Michael. In Gadsden County, where Tri-Eagle is located, the storm killed at least four, and mandatory curfews remain in effect, according […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 13, 2018

Congressman Charlie Crist is launching his official re-election campaign Saturday, and he’s opening a new campaign headquarters at 10 a.m. The office is located at 5100 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg. After the opening, the campaign is hosting a canvassing event with volunteers to knock on doors to help get out the vote in Pinellas County. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 12, 2018

Airbnb again expanded it Open Homes Program for residents displaced by Hurricane Michael as well as relief workers in town to assist with recovery efforts. The program provides free temporary housing in participating hosts’ homes. The activation zone now includes three states – Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina – and has been expanded to […]

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Delegation for 10.19.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Last Call for 10.18.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Stephanie Murphy goes after Mike Miller on climate change

Last Call for 10.17.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Last Call for 10.16.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Delegation for 10.16.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Last Call for 10.15.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

North Florida Anheuser-Busch distributor to offer cans of water Saturday

Ready for business: Charlie Crist opening campaign HQ

Airbnb ‘significantly expands’ Open Homes Program for Michael evacuees, relief workers