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Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2017

With the House of Representatives now trying to take out community redevelopment agencies (CRAs), the head of the Florida Redevelopment Association is fighting back. “Community redevelopment agencies breathe new life into communities that have been neglected or forgotten, and their impact goes far beyond the buildings and roads they help develop,” said Carol Westmoreland, executive director of […]

Ana CeballosNovember 14, 2017

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Javier Fernandez, a 42-year-old South Miami attorney, filed his candidacy on Tuesday to represent House District 114, and replace Daisy Baez. Baez resigned from the Legislature this month after a House investigation into and even criminal case over her residency. “I’m excited for this opportunity to bring much-needed change to Tallahassee, where priorities have become […]

Staff ReportsJuly 25, 2017

Dan Raulerson is resigning from the Florida House. The Tampa Bay Times reported Tuesday that the Plant City Republican has announced he will resign his seat effective Aug. 15. The announcement, according to the report, comes about a month after he made public comments critical of House leadership. Raulerson had back surgery, which kept him […]

Associated PressJune 27, 2017

A Florida man has been charged with threatening to kill a state legislator in a Facebook post. The Miami-Dade Police Department said in a news release Tuesday that 34-year-old Steve St. Felix made the threat on Sunday against Republican state Rep. Jose Felix Diaz. The post said St. Felix would kill the lawmaker if he […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 26, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott made it official Monday, formally announcing former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis will serve as the state’s next Chief Financial Officer. The announcement, which occurred at Patronis’ family restaurant in Panama City, puts an end to months of speculation about who would replace outgoing CFO Jeff Atwater, who is leaving June 30 for […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 16, 2017

Byron Donalds started thinking about running for Speaker early on in his legislative career. He knew he could be a voice for change and offer a different perspective than some of his classmates, but also knew the traditional method for electing a leader meant the Speakership was unlikely for a lesser known freshman. Then the […]

Staff ReportsJune 15, 2017

The Florida House is touting the signing of a wide-sweeping education bill with a new video. The nearly 3-minute web video, released ahead of a bill signing event at Morning Star Catholic School in Orlando, features news clips showing parents talking about their children and reporters highlighting the 2015 “Failure Factories” series by the Tampa […]

Staff ReportsJune 6, 2017

A missing penny nearly cost one Miami-Dade Republican his chance at the ballot. Daniel Anthony Perez, a Miami Republican, is one of two Republicans who qualified Tuesday for the race to replace Rep. Jose Felix Diaz in House District 116. But state records show Perez, who qualified via check, had to submit two checks to […]

Staff ReportsMay 26, 2017

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Florida House Democrats are beefing up their campaign arm for next year’s elections, hiring a communications chief and operatives to begin work immediately. Kionne McGhee, scheduled to become House leader following the 2018 elections, said it is “imperative” that Democrats “take back power” in the House. “I’m pleased to welcome our new staff into the fray,” McGhee […]

Michael MolineMay 9, 2017

Jacksonville House member Jay Fant announced for state Attorney General Tuesday, promising to fight for the Constitution — especially the First and Second amendments — and against “big government.” Fant said during a kickoff news conference in the state Capitol that “fighting big government, fighting for the Constitution, and fighting for free enterprise” were what […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

FRA head strikes back: ‘Redevelopment is about the people’

Javier Fernandez files for Daisy Baez’s House seat

Report: Dan Raulerson resigning from Florida House in August

Man charged with threatening Jose Felix Diaz on Facebook

It’s official: Jimmy Patronis appointed as next CFO

Rules changes sparked Byron Donalds to seek Speakership

In new video ahead of HB 7069 signing, Florida House declares ‘hope has arrived’

Missing penny almost costs House candidate

Personnel note: House Democrats staff-up for 2018 campaign cycle

Jax House member Jay Fant launches campaign for Attorney General