Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 2, 2019
4min178
The change stems from an agency overhaul last year that increased transparency.
Tag: Kathleen PetersCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 2, 2019
Drew WilsonDecember 28, 2018
6min354
When Dover Republican Ross Spano got called out for breaking campaign finance rules in his successful bid for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, he shifted the blame to his former campaign treasurer. In the eyes of Democratic foe Kristen Carlson — and the many Republicans he faced in the primary election — he may as well […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 3, 2018
4min261
Ray Blacklidge appears to have already started campaigning for House District 69 despite losing his first bid less than one month ago. Blacklidge lost to Democrat Jennifer Webb, who now represents the West St. Petersburg and mid-Pinellas County district, but his campaign Facebook page now reflects a 2020 logo. Blacklidge did not respond to a request […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
5min435
Democrat Jennifer Webb bested her opponent Ray Blacklidge in one of the Florida House districts targeted in the “blue wave.” Webb came out on top 53 percent to 47 percent. Webb will replace Rep. Kathleen Peters, a Republican, in the House District 69 seat covering parts of mid-Pinellas including Seminole, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
5min510
Outgoing state Rep. Kathleen Peters scored an easy win over Democrat Amy Kedron Tuesday night in her bid for Pinellas County Commission District 6. Peters won 60 percent to 40 percent over Kedron with three quarters of all precincts reporting. The district covers mid-Pinellas County including Seminole, parts of St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
7min311
Political candidates spend months rallying volunteers, knocking on doors, hobnobbing with voters at public events and, of course, raising cash. Come Election Night they’re ready, win or lose, to cut loose and either get to work or get back to their families. Whether the champagne is flowing or supporters are drowning disappointing election results at […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 5, 2018
7min347
Two more attack pieces landed in voters’ mailboxes this weekend rallying opposition for Jennifer Webb. Webb is running against Republican Ray Blacklidge for the House District 69 seat currently occupied by Kathleen Peters. One of the ads shows a giant spider web with the words “sell out” woven into it. The header reads “Wilbur is […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 2, 20185min359
Florida’s House District 69 is one of several throughout the state Democrats are hoping to flip. The Pinellas County district is currently held by Republican Kathleen Peters, but she’s leaving office to run for the Pinellas County Commission. Open seats, particularly those held by moderate politicians like Peters, are ripe for the minority party to […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 2, 2018
5min521
Like any favored candidate, Kathleen Peters is feeling confident with her campaign for Pinellas County Commission, but she’s not taking any chances. “We’ll be knocking on doors right up until Monday evening,” Peters said. “We’re also beefing up some of our social media and reaching folks there.” Peters said her campaign has a couple of […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 1, 20187min345
Outside groups continue an onslaught of attack ads against Democrat Jennifer Webb as she faces Ray Blacklidge in Florida House District 69. This week alone, two direct mail pieces hit voters mailboxes accusing Webb of supporting anti-school choice policies and tying her to Bernie Sanders. One mailer features a photo of Webb on a red background with […]