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Staff ReportsJune 9, 2017

Former Yahoo executive and state Sen. Jeremy Ring capped off a week on the campaign trail Friday with a big get. Immediately following a speech at the annual convention of the Florida Professional Firefighters, the group moved to unanimously endorse Ring in the Democratic primary. In his speech, Ring reaffirmed his support for the state’s […]

Peter SchorschDecember 23, 2016

The holidays are here. That means carols and cookies, brightly lit Christmas trees and twinkling menorahs, and nip of eggnog (or whatever seasonal cocktail tickles your fancy) to keep you warm at night. But the festive holiday season is also a chance for people to spend time with their family and friends, make resolutions for […]

Phil AmmannOctober 11, 2016

As solar energy expands across Florida, firefighters say uniform rules on the installation and maintenance of solar panels are necessary to keep first responders safe in case of emergencies at places producing solar energy. That’s why the Florida Professional Firefighters are the latest group supporting the constitutional amendment to promote solar energy production throughout the […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 16, 2016

The Charlie Crist campaign announced late Friday afternoon that the Democrat fighting to win Florida’s 13th Congressional District this November has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters and the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police. “Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line for the communities they love and serve,” said Jim Tolley, president of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 5, 2016

The final days of summer are here. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, the last hurrah before the fall. It’s a time for barbecues and beers, to spend a few days floating in the pool or relaxing on the deck. But it’s also meant to be a chance to celebrate the American […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Laborers’ International Union of North America, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Florida Professional Firefighters — issued endorsements. — The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of […]

Mitch PerryJuly 20, 2016

The primary race in House District 68 between fellow St. Petersburg Democrats Eric Lynn and Ben Diamond is becoming so competitive that when one candidate announces an endorsement, the other also seems to follow suit a few hours later. The Lynn camp announced Wednesday they have received the backing of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) PAC. That comes just a few hours after […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2016

Another day, another endorsement for Democrat Ben Diamond. The Florida Professional Firefighters announced Wednesday their endorsement of Diamond in the competitive race for House District 68. “The Florida Professional Firefighters are proud to endorse Ben Diamond,” said Winthrop “Will” Newton, 2nd District vice president. “Ben cares about his community and will do an excellent job representing his district […]

Ryan RayOctober 21, 2015

A trio of Republican lawmakers – and one Democrat – are pursuing a measure in 2016 to boost the legal standing of firefighters who contract cancer while serving the public. Sen. Jack Latvala‘s SB 456 would create a presumption in statute that firefighters employed by the state or local governments who become ill with cancer did so in […]

Tag: Florida Professional Firefighters

Big, early get: State’s firefighters endorse Jeremy Ring in Democratic primary of CFO race

This holiday season brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations

Florida firefighters say solar Amendment 1 ‘protects first responders’

Charlie Crist endorsed by Florida Professional Firefighters and Fraternal Order of Police

Labor Day is brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations

Endorsement Watch: Fraternal Order of Police, Republican Liberty Caucus, Florida Pharmacy Association, and others issue endorsements

Eric Lynn gets Florida Medical Association endorsement in HD 68 contest

Ben Diamond gets backing of firefighters for HD 68 bid

Jack Latvala rolls out proposal to aid stricken firefighters