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Frank TorresJanuary 22, 2015

Orlando Sentinel City Hall reporter Mark Schlueb announced this morning that he will be leaving the newspaper business after 20 years to accept a position with the University of Central Florida, reports Orlando-Politics.com. “Big changes ahead for 2015, you guys. As some of you have already heard, I’m leaving the newspaper business after 20 years or so. […]

Ryan RayJanuary 19, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio both reach for a political advantage with their State of the Union “plus ones,” one savvy Florida freshman is doing things the old-fashioned way, playing it safe and burnishing friendships. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum will accompany Gwen Graham to Tuesday’s SOTU address in Washington. Gillum will be an invited guest […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 19, 2015

There may be a feast of potential candidates for the presidency in 2016. However, according to a new poll by CBS News, Americans would like to see a number of prospective candidates enter the race, but not quite all of them. The Republican field is unusually broad, and apparently growing. Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP nominee, suggested […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 18, 2015

Daniel Webster became an unlikely celebrity in a failed attempt to overturn House Speaker John Boehner by two dozen conservatives rebels earlier this month. Webster, who represents Florida’s 10th Congressional District, is now awaiting to see how far the extent of his political banishment will be, whether Boehner might yield on his promise to seek revenge by kicking […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 18, 2015

Daniel Webster became an unlikely celebrity in a failed attempt to overturn House Speaker John Boehner by two dozen conservatives rebels earlier this month. Webster, who represents Florida’s 10th Congressional District, is now awaiting to see how far the extent of his political banishment will be, whether Boehner might yield on his promise to seek revenge by kicking […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 16, 2015

Brett Doster, one of Florida’s brightest political minds, has come out firmly behind former Gov. Jeb Bush. Supporting a fellow Floridian in the run up to Bush’s prospective presidential bid may be less than surprising. Yet, in Doster’s case, it is. As founder and president of political consulting firm Front Line Strategies, Doster is an expert strategist with solid […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 16, 2015

Brett Doster, one of Florida’s brightest political minds, has come out firmly behind former Gov. Jeb Bush. Supporting a fellow Floridian in the run up to Bush’s prospective presidential bid may be less than surprising. Yet, in Doster’s case, it is. As founder and president of political consulting firm Front Line Strategies, Doster is an expert strategist with solid […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy was named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the newly convened 114th Congress. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the announcement late Wednesday, calling the Jupiter Democrat “a tireless champion” for families and working people across the nation. “Murphy will continue to show thoughtful leadership for Floridians in […]

Associated PressJanuary 13, 2015

A shake-out among fiery conservatives with White House ambitions was always a sure thing. Now it appears the competition among the more establishment-minded GOP candidates for president will end up just as fierce. With Mitt Romney’s move in the past week toward launching a third run for president, there are three high-profile Republicans from the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

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Close-up. Arrested man handcuffed hands at the back

Orlando Sentinel City Hall reporter takes PR position with UCF

Andrew Gillum to attend State of the Union with Gwen Graham

Americans say who they want on the 2016 campaign trail in new CBS poll

Daniel Webster, an "unlikely celebrity" in the House Speaker battle

Daniel Webster, an “unlikely celebrity” in the House Speaker battle

Mitt Romney's 2012 Florida campaign manager: Jeb's the man for the Sunshine State

Mitt Romney’s 2012 Florida campaign manager: Jeb’s the man for the Sunshine State

Patrick Murphy named to House Select Committee on Intelligence

Mitt Romney sparks new 2016 competition among GOP establishment

A March 1 date for Florida’s presidential primary?