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Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 2018

It’s like SportsCenter’s “Top Ten,” only it’s not about sports — and there are more than 10 ‘clips.’ Gov. Rick Scott, who’s running for the U.S. Senate, marched at the Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando: Here are a few more photos from the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando. I had a […]

Staff ReportsApril 27, 2018

Maybe this chaos is the new normal It has been another one of those weeks in Washington where just as one story begins to lead the cycle, another one overtakes it. Some call that chaos while others call it business as usual in the era of President Donald Trump. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, CIA […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A bipartisan group of Florida members of Congress has called for funding “to hire an additional 500 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers next year to help address staffing shortages at many of Florida’s airports and seaports.” The lawmakers’ request […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot There was no joy in the halls of the Capitol — or on Adams Street — as efforts to call a Special Session on gaming died Wednesday. Sources told Florida Politics, later confirmed by Senate President-designate Bill Galvano, that negotiations […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot It’s qualifying time. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Ken Detzner reminded officeholders and contenders about the qualifying period coming up for Congress (U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative), judges, and state attorney and public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in […]

Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

‘Wave’ year or not, Nelson, Scott have work to do to maximize voter turnout Four years ago, Republican Gov. Rick Scott, seeking a second term, was up against former Gov. Charlie Crist. While Crist was running his first statewide campaign as a Democrat, Scott was still not a beloved figure even within his own party. Crist left […]

Scott PowersApril 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Education will move forward with grants to schools in Florida and other states that took in children evacuees from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and then struggled with unexpected costs, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy‘s office announced Tuesday. Under legislation Congress pushed through and approved in February, with Murphy’s backing, the department will […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Legislature had its say; now the work of addressing gun violence in schools will be tackled by a group of law enforcement professionals, school administrators, parents, and others. The first meeting of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

State-backed tourism campaigns are producing a healthy return on investment. Numbers released Monday from VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s public-private marketing agency, indicate that more Canadians are choosing to retreat to the Sunshine State for vacation stays. The uptick follows increased marketing efforts in the United States’ neighbor to the north. Overall visitation saw an increase […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

Energetic Democratic voters joined by energetic donors For months, talks of a Democratic blue wave in November continue to persist. While Election Day is still more than six months away, Democrats have reason to be optimistic, but Republicans have some reason to believe they can prevent a wipeout. Generic ballot polls continue to show Democrats […]

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#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Delegation for 4.27.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Last Call for 4.26.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Last Call for 4.25.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Last Call for 4.24.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Delegation for 4.24.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Feds to provide grants to schools enrolling hurricane evacuees

Last Call for 4.23.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Big in Canada: VISIT FLORIDA efforts correlate with increased visitation

Delegation for 4.20.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State