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Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018

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Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018

They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 25, 2018

On Thursday afternoon, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence headlined a Jacksonville rally for Ron DeSantis. In what clearly was the Republican attempt to counter the appearance of former veep Joe Biden for the Democrats earlier this week, Pence’s arrival was another signal of how nationalized the race between DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum is. However, Duval Republicans seem to […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 24, 2018

The Jacksonville market has been a particular strength for Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis. A former Mayport-stationed Navy man, DeSantis went on to marry a local newscaster. The candidate has performed strongly against Democrat Andrew Gillum in the region in polls. And what’s clear is that DeSantis sees the region as key to victory. DeSantis: "We have to […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 24, 2018

Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis has been effectively co-branded with the Donald Trump White House from the beginning. Even if he hadn’t run a campaign ad where he pretended to teach one of his children how to build a border wall, chances are he still would have been asked his thoughts on the migrant caravan currently moving […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 1, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence will headline a fundraiser for Senate candidate Rick Scott on Thursday in Orlando. Palm Beach philanthropist Darlene Jordan and Texas GOP donor Tom Hicks, Jr. will host the event, which has a suggested contribution level of $250 for individuals. A specific location for the Sept. 6 “afternoon reception” has yet to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2018

Marco Rubio brought us to this. The long slog to Tuesday’s primary election for Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates was the usual series of false starts, histrionics, re-inventions, pandering to bases, and — new this time — dealing with the shadow of Donald J. Trump. But if one could pick a starting point for the […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly putting his thumb on the scale for Adam Putman over Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary for Florida governor. There is an easy way to do it. Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Pence is making moves to keep President Donald Trump from getting too involved […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2018

In campaigns, there is always a watershed moment when all the gauzy, aspirational rhetoric fades — like so many temporary tattoos — replaced by the hard realities of campaign finance and infrastructure. For races on the 2018 ballot, we are there — even if some candidates haven’t figured it out. If one is looking to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 12, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott has never shied away from taking foreign policy stances as Governor; as a Senate candidate, those positions will warrant even more attention. In that context: a letter sent to Vice President Mike Pence Thursday ahead of the Summit of the Americas, where Pence and Sen. Marco Rubio will represent the United States. Citing Pence’s “profound commitment to […]

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