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Guest AuthorSeptember 17, 2018

As a former hospital executive, a health care consultant, and a former member of the Health Innovation Subcommittee in the Florida House of Representatives, I’ve seen firsthand how access to quality, affordable health coverage can save lives. The Affordable Care Act has driven significant progress on access to care and innovation. The law ended discrimination […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 10, 2018

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is inserting himself into the race for House District 114, throwing his support behind Republican challenger Javier Enriquez. “Javier Enriquez will be an outstanding state representative,” Curbelo said. “His deep roots in the community and his conservative vision that puts people over politics will serve District 114 well in Tallahassee. ‘I’m proud […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 10, 2018

Opportunity First, a PAC created by former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Julián Castro, has now thrown its support behind Democrat Emma Collum in House District 93. Castro led HUD under the Barack Obama administration and has garnered buzz for a possible future presidential run. Now, his group has endorsed Collum in an […]

Scott PowersAugust 31, 2018

The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association announced five new endorsements following Tuesday’s primaries, including state Sen. Dana Young and state Rep. Manny Diaz for the Florida Senate and Stockton Reeves VI for the Florida House. The association, a powerful interest group in Central Florida’s tourism-based economy, also announced endorsements of Pete Crotty for the […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

Incoming House Speaker Jose Oliva is holding a fundraiser in Tallahassee next week benefitting the new crop of Republican nominees running for the Florida House in the fall. The fundraising reception well be held at the DoubleTree Hilton, 101 South Adams Street, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to Oliva, Palm Harbor Rep. […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Michael Grieco overcame a troubled political past Tuesday night to emerge victorious in the Democratic primary for House District 113. Grieco pulled in 41 percent of the vote, beating out Deede Weithorn at 35 percent and Kubs Lalchandani at 24 percent. Grieco entered the race right after finishing a six-month probation which barred him from […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Toby Overdorf came out on top Tuesday over Sasha Dadan thanks in large part to to Martin County voters With all precincts reporting, Overdorf stood at 54 percent of the vote to Dadan’s 46 percent. But that margin masks a razor-thin margin in St. Lucie County, where Overdorf led by just 11 votes, 3,677 to […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Michael Gottlieb is likely the next representative from House District 98 after winning the Democratic primary race Tuesday night. Gottlieb finished the night with a 39 percent to 27 percent lead over Andrew Dolberg, who issued a statement conceding the race. “I’m proud of the campaign we’ve run and thankful for everyone who made this […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Democrat Jim Bonfiglio and Republican Mike Caruso came out ahead in their respective primaries Tuesday night, setting up a showdown between the pair this November. Bonfiglio defeated Ryan Rossi 57 percent to 43 percent. Caruso ended the night with a similar margin, leading Matt Spritz 56 percent to 44 percent. Bonfiglio, the Mayor of Ocean Ridge, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

A pair of new faces will likely be headed to Tallahassee after Cindy Polo and Dotie Joseph emerged victorious from their respective Democratic primary races Tuesday night. Polo finished well ahead of Rick Tapia in House District 103. Polo pulled in 65 percent of the vote to Tapia’s 35 percent. Polo, the daughter of immigrants […]

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Helene, early Sept. 27. Image via NOAA via AP.

Daisy Baez: Attacks on ACA are attacks on health care access, innovation

Carlos Curbelo backs Javier Enriquez in HD 114

Julián Castro PAC backs Emma Collum in HD 93

Central Florida hoteliers back Manny Diaz, Dana Young, Stockton Reeves

Top House Republicans raising cash for party nominees next week

Michael Grieco goes from probation to Democratic nominee in HD 113

Toby Overdorf edges Sasha Dadan in HD 83

Andrew Dolberg concedes HD 98 race to Michael Gottlieb

Jim Bonfiglio to face Mike Caruso in HD 89

Cindy Polo wins in HD 103, Dotie Joseph knocks off Roy Hardemon in HD 108