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Danny McAuliffeOctober 5, 2018

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Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum is hoping to offset the effects of two attack ads questioning his leadership during the 2016 hurricane that struck the capital city. The chosen surrogate to mount a defense: Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, a Democrat who earlier this week endorsed Gillum’s bid for Governor. McNeil was […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 4, 2018

In Florida, responding to a hurricane is often the ultimate measure of leadership. On Thursday, Republicans began hitting Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum on the issue, charging him with failure to lead when Hurricane Hermine struck Tallahassee in 2016. This critique is nothing new: Days after Gillum’s surprise win in the August primary, the conservative National Review lowlighted […]

Staff ReportsMay 29, 2018

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A Tallahassee restaurant is suing its insurer for denying its “lost business income” claim after Hurricane Hermine rolled through the area nearly two years ago. Wahoo Seafood Grill, near I-10’s Monroe Street exchange, sued last week in Leon County Circuit Civil court against Southern-Owners Insurance Co. of Michigan, court records show. The complaint says the […]

Drew WilsonDecember 29, 2017

Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company asked the Public Service Commission this week to approve plans that would allow them to pass to ratepayers more than $600 million in costs related to Hurricane Irma and other storms. Duke Energy’s proposal would see the company collect $513 million from customers, who would see their average bill […]

Staff ReportsJune 26, 2017

The chair of the capital area’s Republican Party is firing back after Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum ignited a partisan firestorm this weekend over recent subpoenas into city-backed redevelopment deals. Gillum told the Tampa Bay Times’ Windy March on Saturday, “ ‘I just know that based on the way they have come after me ever […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 13, 2017

This week, Floridians are taking pause to recognize and thank the men and women who protect us as we celebrate First Responder Appreciation Week. First responders make countless sacrifices and put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Motorola Solutions Florida employees salute them for their endless support to those […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 31, 2016

Everyone expected Florida to play an important role in politics this year. And why wouldn’t they? Presidential hopefuls hailed from here; the state’s electoral votes were coveted; and its Senate race could have determined control of the U.S. Senate. But just like many predictions in 2016, some of the prophecies for Florida’s outsized role on […]

Jim RosicaDecember 30, 2016

From algebra to Zika, 2016 brought a plethora of material to the Capitol Press Corps. Trying to pick the top state government stories is a subjective pursuit, to say the least, but here are the FloridaPolitics.com picks for the passing year. In (kind of) chronological order: — Kevin McCarty ousted as state Insurance Commissioner, replaced by […]

Michael MolineOctober 25, 2016

The head of the National Flood Insurance Program conceded Tuesday the program has stumbled in responding to natural disasters, but said he has already begun changes intended to emphasize service to its customers. “If you want to know where the National Flood Insurance Program has stumbled, it’s when we no longer put the customer first,” […]

Michael MolineOctober 18, 2016

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund holds $17.5 billion in liquid assets, enough to meet its statutorily mandated reserves with $500 million left over, administrators said Tuesday. Furthermore, the fund, a backstop to the state’s property insurance companies, can easily go to the financial markets to raise money if Florida suffers storm damage sufficient to strain […]

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Leon Co. Sheriff defends Andrew Gillum amid hurricane criticism

Hermine hangover: Andrew Gillum ‘unfit to lead,’ Republicans charge

Hurricane Hermine causes another recent lawsuit in Tallahassee

Ratepayers could be on the hook for millions due to Hurricane Irma

Leon County GOP head calls Andrew Gillum ’embarrassing’

Claudia Rodriguez: Motorola Solutions salutes Florida first responders

Infamous dates: The moments that shaped Florida politics in 2016

Jim Rosica’s review of top state government stories in 2016

Flood insurance chief concedes his program failed to put customers first

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund in robust health, report says