Renzo DowneyNovember 10, 2022
4min0
Mackintosh has served the last four Senate Presidents in some capacity. Now, he’ll serve his fifth.
Tag: Kathy MearsCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Renzo DowneyNovember 10, 2022
Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2021
3min1600
Rojas most recently worked as a policy adviser to Senate President Wilton Simpson.
Jacob OglesJune 10, 2019
8min730
The Israel visit was a "big win" for Gov. DeSantis.
Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019
11min806
VISIT FLORIDA funding and school choice expansion are a go. Gambling bills and a full certificate of need repeal are a no.
Drew WilsonMarch 12, 20199min1373
The state’s most tuned in political insiders have some firm opinions on two of the top Republicans in national politics. Florida Politics reached out to more than 100 of the state’s top political minds on to get their take President Donald Trump’s re-election odds and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz standing with his campaign trail bestie, […]
Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 20198min549
Republicans were a near monolith in saying former Congressman had outperformed their expectations.
Drew WilsonFebruary 8, 20197min941
Gambling expansion is a bad bet, but smokable pot is even money.
Peter SchorschNovember 19, 2018
5min369
Even with his opponent retracting his concession while a recount of the election results was underway, Ron DeSantis has wasted little time preparing to take the reins of state government. Since as soon as the Friday after Election Day, the former congressman has sat in on a series of meetings and interviews designed to chart […]
Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2018
4min458
At least four people are in the running to become Ron DeSantis‘ chief of staff: Kathy Mears, Scott Ross, Scott Parkinson, and Shane Strum, according to sources familiar with the interview process. DeSantis “has discussed the position with all four,” one source said during an interview in Orlando where dozens of Adams Streeters are meeting for […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 12, 2016
2min879
Kathy Mears, who served as chief of staff to two consecutive Florida House speakers, will become the new top in-house lobbyist for Florida State University. Mears, who confirmed her hiring Monday, said she will take the new role of chief legislative affairs officer. She starts Sept. 19. Mears was chief of staff to Republican House […]