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Peter SchorschOctober 11, 2017

Nick DiCeglie has been in the race for House District 66 for a month and his first campaign finance report, released Tuesday, signals a momentum shift in the GOP primary between him and Berny Jacques. Jacques filed March 3 and was the first-in candidate for the Pinellas County-based seat. Since showing $30,000 raised in his […]

Anne LindbergMay 10, 2016

Transportation has been a major issue in Tampa Bay for 50 years, and there’s no solution in sight because of a governance model that has “paralyzed” officials, Pinellas County Commissioner Janet Long said Tuesday. Long called for commissioners to hold a workshop to “talk about how we can change this governance model that has paralyzed […]

Mitch PerryMarch 30, 2016

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With great fanfare last week, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia proudly boasted that seven counties have switched from majority Democratic to majority Republican in 2016. “I have always maintained that a strong Republican party with a strong grassroots infrastructure is the key to winning elections,” Ingoglia said in a prepared statement. “We remain […]

Suzette PorterApril 11, 2015

Results of Pinellas County’s annual study of its residents’ values shows signs of improvement. Sarah Lindemuth, senior research director with HCP & Associates, presented results from the telephone survey to commissioners during their March 24 meeting. The survey took place Jan. 26-Feb. 11. Calls were made to 200 residents in four demographic areas: north, central, […]

Mitch PerryApril 5, 2015

Pat Gerard’s victory over Ed Hooper in the District 2 countywide race for Pinellas County Commission last fall was a big deal for local Democrats, and not just because they got the better of that intense and bitterly fought contest. Gerard’s victory allowed the Democrats control of the Pinellas County Commission for the first time in a […]

Mitch PerryApril 5, 2015

Pat Gerard’s victory over Ed Hooper in the District 2 countywide race for Pinellas County Commission last fall was a big deal for local Democrats, and not just because they got the better of that intense and bitterly fought contest. Gerard’s victory allowed the Democrats control of the Pinellas County Commission for the first time in a […]

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Berny Jacques fundraising slows as Nick DiCeglie enters race

Janet Long calls for changes in transportation governance

Pinellas County Democratic chairwoman thinks D’s can pick up legislative seats this year

Survey finds Pinellas residents mostly content

Charlie Justice is ready for all comers in '16

Charlie Justice is ready for all comers in ’16

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