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Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The sandhill crane, alligator snapping turtle, and Florida bog frog have their own protections in Florida rules and regulations. Now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants mammals to have their own “chapter.” The FWC announced Thursday it was […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot No, a Skokie, Illinois-based company that bills itself as America’s “leading bitcoin ATM operator” hasn’t had a change of heart about coming to Florida. The backstory: GPD Holdings LLC, which does business as CoinFlip, earlier this month filed a request […]

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday again hammered U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on his claims that Russian agents had hacked the election systems of “certain counties.” Scott spoke to reporters after a Cabinet meeting. “The only conclusion I have is: One, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 13, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida Elections Commission will consider a “recommended final order” that Brian Pitts’ Justice-2-Jesus organization be stripped of its political committee status. The matter is on the agenda for the panel’s Tuesday meeting in Tallahassee. Pitts is a longtime legislative […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2018

Primary races picking up steam Primary elections are less than three weeks away. Most have little drama, but some, especially on the Democratic side, will be fun to watch. Republicans have far fewer tight races. President Donald Trump has weighed in on a few races, most notably his full-throated endorsement of Rep. Ron DeSantis for governor. He has also […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign announced endorsements Thursday from 25 Florida veterinarians and five Florida veterinary clinics. “Common injuries for greyhounds to experience while racing includes spinal, neck and limb fractures,” said Dr. Sy Woon of Royal Palm Beach. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot An administrative law judge recommended Wednesday that a Miami-Dade school bus driver be reinstated and get back pay after his unpaid suspension for restraining “a violent student.” Judge Robert L. Kilbride ruled that driver Livingston Wint, a 15-year employee with […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente wants to be a U.S. Senator so badly, he’s running in several states, including Florida. For instance, he’s running in Washington state, which has a primary election today. Remember: Washington state is entirely vote-by-mail; no […]

Staff ReportsAugust 7, 2018

Will Ohio special election leave any takeaways for Florida? On Tuesday, the last special election before the November election, was playing out in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. The final results can provide some useful information on whether the “blue wave” is alive and well and if Florida Republicans in competitive races should be concerned. This […]

Peter SchorschAugust 6, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Opponents of a dog-racing ban in Florida are trying to get every bit of mileage out of a judge’s ruling against the measure that said it was “outright trickeration.” Circuit Judge Karen Gievers had said Amendment 13’s ballot title and […]

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