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Staff ReportsOctober 11, 2018

Just like in 2016, we’re again asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and why they are running. If you are a candidate and would like to complete the questionnaire, email [email protected]. Significant other? Kids? Two dogs. Education background? Professional background? AA […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 9, 2018

Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum raised more than $3.3 million through his political committee last week, receiving hefty support from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Democratic Governors Association and wealthy Democratic donors. Bloomberg, who visited the Sunshine State over the weekend while reportedly exploring a 2020 presidential bid, cut a $250,000 […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 9, 2018

Emergency officials in Leon County are predicting Hurricane Michael will be the “strongest” and “most extreme” storm in decades to hit Florida’s capital city. Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Tallahassee, county Emergency Management Director Kevin Peters said Hurricane Michael is nearly a Category 3 storm. He anticipates it will make landfall at that strength on Wednesday […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 8, 2018

With just weeks out from the election, every candidate is doing something over the weekend. For some, the crowds are growing, and the number of doors knocked is increasing. Here’s what some pols are doing on Saturdays and Sundays ahead of Nov. 6. Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum drew a large number of attendees in Stuart […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 1, 2018

With only a handful of weekends left until Election Day, everyone’s doing something. On Twitter, Democrats outshined Republicans this weekend. But the GOP, which held its largest fundraising event of the year on Saturday night, isn’t lacking by any means. The signs are coming for Rick Scott‘s Senate bid: Rick Scott signs getting installed thanks […]

Danny McAuliffeSeptember 26, 2018

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Yet another poll is showing Democrat Andrew Gillum leading Republican Ron DeSantis in the Florida gubernatorial race. Gillum, the Tallahassee Mayor, has a 9-point lead on DeSantis, 54-45 percent, according to a survey released by Quinnipiac University on Wednesday. Notably, Gillum’s edge is well outside the 4 percent margin of error. The lead is Gillum’s […]

Danny McAuliffeSeptember 10, 2018

Professional football is underway. And so is professional politicking. Consider this a highlight reel of Florida politicians’ activity from over the weekend. Vice President Mike Pence hit the trail for Rick Scott: I had a great time with Vice President Pence and our Republican ticket in Orlando on Thursday! It was amazing to see so many […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

Andrew Gillum is gearing up for what could be a photo finish in the five-way Democratic gubernatorial race. Some recent polls show Gillum in or tied at third. Some show him trailing worse. A poll released Monday had him second behind Gwen Graham. And an internal poll released by the Gillum camp last week suggested […]

Staff ReportsJuly 24, 2018

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in a federal lawsuit over the state’s prohibition on early voting at college and university campuses. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in Tallahassee issued the order Tuesday. That means until further notice, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner can’t enforce the ban. Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s administration has opposed the […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 2018

Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis spent Monday night speaking with Fox News Network’s “Lou Dobbs Tonight.” The appearance demonstrates again DeSantis’ unobstructed path to Floridians consuming conservative media on cable. Host Lou Dobbs asked the Ponte Vedra Republican, who has staunchly supported President Donald Trump, whether Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as […]

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