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Ryan NicolNovember 6, 2018

State Rep. Manny Diaz is moving to the Senate, after defeating his Democratic opponent, David Perez. Diaz defeated Perez 54 percent to 46 percent. Diaz, who served as the state Rep. in House District 103, was a strong fundraiser as the contest neared its end. But Perez, who worked as chief of staff for former […]

Drew WilsonNovember 6, 2018

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A ballot measure that requires a two-thirds vote by the state Legislature for any future tax increases was approved by Florida voters Tuesday. Amendment 5 was up 66 percent-34 percent as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Constitutional amendments need no less than 60 percent of the vote to pass. Also known as the “Supermajority Vote Required to Impose, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018

Former State Representative Ed Hooper narrowly beat Amanda Murphy in an upset for the “blue wave” Democrats were hoping for. Hooper won 52 to 48 percent in the race for Senate District 16. Murphy issued a statement concession statement about an hour after the polls closed Tuesday evening. “I want to thank our incredible team […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018

Florida Senator Jeff Brandes will keep his Senate District 24 seat representing parts of St. Petersburg. Brandes stomped his Democratic challenger, Lindsay Cross, 54 percent to 46 percent. Cross was an underdog candidate in a difficult matchup against a well-known incumbent. She fought a hard battle right up until Election Day, but couldn’t bridge the […]

Ryan NicolNovember 6, 2018

State Sen. Gary Farmer has prevailed in the race for Senate District 34 over write-in candidate Richard Hal Sturm. Farmer earned 94 percent of the vote to Sturm’s 6 percent. Farmer was widely expected to hold on to the seat in his matchup against Sturm, who appeared on the ballot as a write-in candidate. The […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018

Longtime Florida politics expert Darryl Paulson says voters “appear to be saying no to both Republicans and President Trump.” “Jeff Brandes seems to be the only secure candidate at this point,” said Paulson, a former Republican, in an interview. “That is due to his incumbency, his huge financial advantage and his Democratic opponent entering the race […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 5, 2018

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Senate candidate Lindsay Cross was up before the sun Monday prepping for her final day of campaigning before Election Day. She started the day at her St. Petersburg home on the patio for a “coffee chat” with voters. “If you have already cast your ballot, thank you,” Cross said, coffee mug in hand and cicadas […]

Jacob OglesNovember 4, 2018

A man accused of sending pipe bombs to liberal leaders across the country also scoured the internet for information on Democratic state Sen. Lauren Book of South Florida. FBI agents came to Book’s home to inform her of concerns that a pipe bomb may yet be sent to her, the Plantation Democrat said. “When I […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 29, 2018

State Senate candidate Lindsay Cross is adding a new bullet point to her list of campaign priorities after the deadly mass shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday that claimed 11 lives. A minute-long video being shared on social media shows a somber Cross sitting in a church pew wearing a black dress demanding “common sense” […]

Ryan NicolOctober 27, 2018

Republican candidate Manny Diaz brought in more than $103,000 between his campaign and political committee in the latest fundraising period. That was enough to edge David Perez, who earned nearly $91,000 in the pricey campaign for Senate District 36. Representatives from the health care and insurance industries were big givers to Diaz’ bid, according to […]

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Manny Diaz takes SD 36 over David Perez

Supermajority tax amendment approved by supermajority of voters

Ed Hooper puts breaks on ‘blue wave’ in Amanda Murphy upset

No surprise here: Jeff Brandes trounces Lindsay Cross

Gary Farmer cruises to re-election in SD 34

Darryl Paulson sees possible ‘blue wave’ in Tampa Bay

Lindsay Cross with Martin O’Malley, Chris King on Election Eve

Lauren Book among potential targets for accused mail bomber

Responding to Pittsburgh shooting, Lindsay Cross blasts Jeff Brandes on gun record

Manny Diaz hauls in $103K, beats out David Perez in latest period