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Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2014

With just a single word, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart went a step too far in the special election for St. Johns County Senate District 6. Republican State Rep. Travis Hutson, Renuart’s chief opponent in the special GOP primary set for Jan. 27, fired back over claims made in a campaign mailer arriving in district mailboxes […]

Associated PressDecember 29, 2014

Taking another step toward a presidential run, Jeb Bush is resigning from the board of timber company Rayonier Inc. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based firm said in a regulatory filing Monday that the former Florida governor would step down at the end of the year. Bush has been a director of Rayonier since 2008. The company, set […]

Mitch PerryDecember 29, 2014

Tis the season for year-end lists, so here’s this reporter’s take on the 10 biggest/most interesting developments over the past year in Tampa Bay/Florida politics. 1 – The Florida Democratic Party hits rock bottom. There are a number of reasons why Rick Scott beat Charlie Crist, and the Crist camp’s notion that the $12 million […]

Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2014

Not all Republicans are alike, says a new flyer from State Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart. By taking a closer look, Northeast Florida voters will see a “clear difference” between GOP candidates in the race for Senate District 6, so proclaims Renuart’s latest direct mail piece. The flyer, set to hit mailboxes starting this Tuesday, is […]

Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2014

After declaring he is “actively exploring” a White House run, Jeb Bush surged to lead the pack Republican 2016 presidential contenders, says to a new CNN/ORC poll. In a nationwide survey, the former Florida governor took 23% of Republicans, putting him 10 points ahead of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was second with 13%. Physician Ben […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 28, 2014

One of the surprises of 2014, in terms of the 2015 Duval mayoral race, is that the Republican opposition to incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown is targeting the African-American community in early efforts. Both Bill Bishop and Lenny Curry see vulnerability in Brown’s support with African American voters — which surprises outside observers because he is […]

Peter SchorschDecember 26, 2014

On Saturday, two veteran Tallahassee politicos will be launching a slightly different type of campaign: running more than 100 miles across Florida to support at-risk youths. Rick Kendust, chief of staff to State Sen. Thad Altman, is joining lobbyist Kevin Sweeny for the 116-mile run, starting 9 a.m. in Levy County’s Yankeetown, along Highway 40, and […]

Phil AmmannDecember 26, 2014

State Rep. Mike Miller, after his victory over a Democratic incumbent in November, is taking the first steps towards re-election in 2016, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The Winter Park Republican filed paperwork this week for another run for Orange County’s House District 47. Miller received about 52 percent of the vote last […]

Phil AmmannDecember 26, 2014

State Sen. Jeff Clemens, citing the need to increase employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, filed a bill seeking to limit employers asking job applicants about their criminal records. The Lake Worth Democrat filed SB 214 this week for consideration during the 2015 legislative session. If passed, the law would ban employers from asking about job […]

Phil AmmannDecember 24, 2014

After easily winning re-election, state Reps. David Santiago and Neil Combee both filed paperwork this week as the first steps to run again in 2016, according to the Florida Division of Elections. With their victories in November, Republicans Santiago, from Deltona, and Combee, from Polk City, are now each two-term House members. Santiago took nearly 58 percent of the […]

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Travis Hutson never personally donated to Dems; did give "Doc" Renuart $300 in 2007

Jeb Bush stepping down from timber company board

A look back at the year in news in Tampa Bay

Direct mail round-up: Republicans are not all alike in Senate District 6 race, says Doc Renuart

Jeb Bush surges ahead of GOP pack in new CNN poll

Race matters: Duval GOP mayoral candidates face questions about past

Florida politicos to run across state for charity on Saturday

State Rep. Mike Miller files for re-election campaign in HD 47

New bill could limit questions about job seeker’s criminal past

David Santiago, Neil Combee file for 2016 re-election