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Ana CeballosNovember 3, 2017

Republican Sen. Anitere Flores, who represents the Irma-battered Florida Keys, said Friday that property insurance will be the “main” insurance issue she will tackle in the upcoming legislative session. “I made some promises to myself over the summer that I was going to have a much calmer session this year, and not be in the […]

Drew WilsonNovember 3, 2017

Another wave of endorsements went out Thursday for two of the candidates running for Attorney General. Ashley Moody picked up another endorsement from the law enforcement community with the addition of 7th Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza, who said Moody was “the only candidate in this race qualified to be our next Attorney General.” “Her […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2017

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With Jacksonville’s City Council on its “fifth-week” break and many of the city’s power brokers on a Chamber trip to Toronto, Bold is a bit light on City Hall content this week. No matter, since we are entering the political season — you’ll notice a lot of entries focused on Florida’s 5th Congressional District — […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2017

Jacksonville’s mayor, City Council president, and City Council vice president are part of a 141-person delegation from the city to Toronto on Wednesday. Their absence raised questions in Jacksonville City Hall about why the Duval County legislative delegation would meet without them, and even the day before the Wednesday meeting, there apparently was encouragement from […]

Mitch PerryNovember 1, 2017

Democrat Ryan Torrens announced Wednesday he would provide access to counsel for the poor in civil cases where fundamental rights are at stake if elected attorney general. “For far too long, poor Floridians have lost their kids and lost their homes because they couldn’t afford a lawyer. This is wrong,” said Torrens, a 32-year-old Hillsborough County […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 30, 2017

Earlier this month, Republican State Rep. Frank White, lead attorney for an auto dealership group, jumped into the race to be Florida’s Attorney General. The field already included the Pensacola Republican’s House colleague, Jay Fant of Jacksonville, and former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ashley Moody. Both Fant and Moody have resources. Moody has raised over a million dollars and Fant […]

Phil AmmannOctober 27, 2017

When it comes to statewide races in 2018, does Northeast Florida have a dog in the hunt? That’s a matter of interpretation. One of our big scoops this week — Congressman Ron DeSantis (insiders affirm) is ramping up for a possible run for Florida governor. DeSantis’ wife is on local television; he represents a district […]

Mitch PerryOctober 25, 2017

Cutler Bay Democrat Kionne McGhee‘s bill to create a slavery memorial on Florida’s Capitol grounds advanced in another House committee Wednesday. The Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee approved McGhee’s proposal (HB 67). The bill officially calls for the Department of Management Services, based on upon recommendation of the Florida Historical Commission, to create and establish […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White picked up an endorsement for his Attorney General campaign from Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan Wednesday. “I’m proud to endorse Frank White for Attorney General” Morgan said in a prepared statement. “Frank is a friend and strong supporter of the law enforcement community in Florida. His dedication to supporting law […]

Mitch PerryOctober 25, 2017

With the midterm elections thirteen months away, some Florida Democrats are worried about the lack of a bold name candidate running for one of the most high-profile positions in state government. That’s led some party leaders to reach out to Tampa’s Sean Shaw about a bid for Attorney General. For his part, Shaw did not dismiss the […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

Lawmakers foresee ‘headwinds’ in passing major insurance legislation

Ashley Moody, Frank White continue to build support for Attorney General bids

Jacksonville Bold for 11.3.17 — What can Brown do for you?

Disconnect between Duval delegation, Jacksonville leadership raises questions

Dem AG candidate Ryan Torrens announces civil justice program if elected

‘Strong conservative’ Frank White talks guns, cannabis, Attorney General race

Jacksonville Bold for 10.27.17 — Looking toward 2018

House moves measure to create slavery memorial

Frank White gets Escambia Sheriff endorsement in AG race

Sean Shaw for Attorney General?