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Mitch PerrySeptember 17, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham believes Florida should have been better prepared to handle the impact of Hurricane Irma. “The state of Florida was not ready for this storm,” Graham declared Saturday night. The 54-year-old attorney and former Tallahassee-area congresswoman made the comments while delivering the keynote address before a record crowd at the Hillsborough […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 8, 2017

Republican candidate for governor and state Sen. Jack Latvala says state officials may have “overdone it” in preparing for Hurricane Irma. Latvala, in a Thursday interview with the Times/Herald Tallahassee bureau, questioned the mass evacuations of coastal areas, including in his home county of Pinellas. “I’m not sure that we haven’t overdone it a little bit,” […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Jack Latvala raised $273,000 last month for his political committee, according to updated reports on the committee website. The top contributor to “Florida Leadership Committee” last month was investor and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones II, who cut a $50,000 check to Latvala. The committee also took in $25,000 […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is backing Ed Hooper for the state senate seat being vacated by Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala, who terms out in 2018. “Ed Hooper was an important member of my leadership team when I was Speaker of the Florida House, I could always rely on him for good counsel,” Weatherford said, […]

Scott PowersSeptember 4, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Latvala joined the chorus of so far mostly Democrats calling for preservation of the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program to let young, undocumented immigrants stay in the United States. Latvala, the state senator from Clearwater, directed his call not at President Donald Trump, who has signaled he will end the […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2017

A new poll of the likely 2018 U.S. Senate race finds Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and likely challenger Gov. Rick Scott virtually tied. The Florida Atlantic University poll, scheduled for release Tuesday, shows Nelson with 42 percent support compared to 40 percent for Scott. “It is very early with many undecided voters,” wrote FAU political […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner and GOP candidate for governor Adam Putnam overcame a slow start to raise $165,000 for his political committee so far in August, though “Florida Grown” is still well below its monthly average. Disney, Comcast, the Firefighter FactPAC and circus co. CEO Kenneth Feld each cut $25,000 checks to the committee. Adena Golf gave […]

Mitch PerryAugust 28, 2017

Republican candidate for governor Jack Latvala, who’s been aggressive in saying that Florida needs to do more to deal with the exploding opioid epidemic, on Monday called on Gov. Rick Scott to fund another $20 million to address the problem. Latvala, a Clearwater state senator and Appropriations Committee chair, also is calling on Scott to immediately […]

Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2017

Adding to endorsements from firefighters in Miami and Orlando, Republican candidate for governor Jack Latvala picked up more support today from first responders in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, the campaign said in a press release. “I am humbled and honored to receive the support of the men and women of International Association […]

Drew WilsonAugust 25, 2017

Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Latvala will hold the first fundraiser of his gubernatorial campaign on Sept. 7 in Clearwater. The event will start at 5 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Those who didn’t get the invite in the mail but are looking to hop on the “#IBackJack” train can RSVP […]

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Gwen Graham: Hurricane Irma showed Florida isn’t as prepared as it should be

Jack Latvala critical of storm strategy

Jack Latvala adds $273K in committee cash

Will Weatherford endorses Ed Hooper for state Senate

Jack Latvala joins call to save DACA

Bill Nelson and Rick Scott virtually tied, new poll shows

Adam Putnam’s committee has raised $165K so far in August

Jack Latvala: State needs to spend $20 million more on opioid crisis

More firefighters endorse Jack Latvala for governor

First fundraiser for Jack Latvala’s gubernatorial campaign set for Sept. 7 in Clearwater