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Ryan NicolNovember 15, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham is joining efforts to rebuild the Panhandle after Hurricane Michael, taking a leadership position with the Rebuild 850 initiative. Graham, who finished second in this year’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, will serve as a co-chair for the group along with GOP former Florida House Speakers Allan Bense and Will Weatherford. Rebuild […]

Scott PowersSeptember 20, 2018

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On the one-year mark of Hurricane Maria’s devastating landfall on Puerto Rico, Florida Democrats are charging that Republicans in Washington and Tallahassee neglected the island while Republicans are countering with statements on efforts they undertook. The bottom line may be the still-hobbled island, parts of which went months without adequate power, drinking water, and health care, […]

Staff ReportsJuly 23, 2018

Republican state Rep. Ross Spano is recovering from a “mild cardiac event” he suffered Sunday. Spano, a candidate for Congressional District 15, was transported to a nearby hospital after the health complication, which followed a strenuous workout. “His prognosis is good, and he is expected to make a full and complete recovery,” spokesperson Sandi Poreda […]

Scott PowersNovember 20, 2017

A national coalition of Puerto Rican groups with heavy representation in Central Florida urged in Orlando Monday for Congress to offer full relief funding for the hurricane-ravaged island and for Florida and federal relief for evacuee housing in the Sunshine State. Joined at Acacia’s El Centro Borinqueño by U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, and Orlando Democrat, […]

Scott PowersNovember 17, 2017

The impact of Hurricane Irma on Florida’s economy already is showing up in strong hiring in jobs ranging from nurses to construction, a new report from a California-based human resources consultant is finding. “After analyzing 52,866 job postings from Miami, Tampa, Orlando, etc., we found that not only has hiring rebounded it is actually surging […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

The state’s Department of Economic Opportunity announced it will co-host a series of business roundtables “to highlight programs available to assist individuals, communities and businesses that have been affected by Hurricane Irma.” The first event is today, 1-2 p.m., in Daytona Beach, at Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, 126 E. Orange Ave. Later today, another will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. […]

Scott PowersSeptember 26, 2017

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Three state senators from Orlando, Linda Stewart, Victor Torres and Randolph Bracy have sent a letter to Florida’s U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson to do all they can to help the people of Puerto Rico. Both Rubio, a Republican, and Nelson, a Democrat, have been highly active on that front. Rubio is sending […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 12, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott can’t stop, won’t stop as the state mops up from Hurricane Irma. Scott, who’s in Jacksonville this Tuesday morning, was all about preparedness as the storm approached. Now he’s focused on recovery, his daily schedule shows, with a media interview thrown in: “7:20 a.m. — Call With Florida Power And Light President […]

Associated PressApril 27, 2017

A crackdown on sober home corruption took a big step forward on Wednesday after House members unanimously voted to pass a bill strengthening the state’s role in prosecuting criminal and regulatory violations. Rep. Bill Hager, a Republican from Boca Raton who is sponsoring the measure (HB 807), hopes this is the next step toward stopping […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 16, 2016

After Hurricane Hermine hit the Big Bend, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County will hold a series of community meetings to gather feedback on storm preparedness and recovery. The meetings, which all begin at 6 p.m., will take place: — Monday, Sept. 19 at Bethel AME Church, 501 W. Orange Ave. — Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Woodville Community […]

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Donald Trump in Manhattan. Image via AP.

Gwen Graham joins ‘Rebuild 850’ efforts after Hurricane Michael

Democrats push Hurricane Maria response as campaign issue; Republicans cite efforts

Ross Spano recovering from ‘mild cardiac event’

Puerto Rican coalition calls for full recovery funding and debt relief

Report: Hurricanes already a boon to Florida’s economy

DEO, partners hold hurricane recovery roundtables

Linda Stewart, Victor Torres, Randolph Bracy urging U.S. senators to help Puerto Rico

Rick Scott focused on Irma recovery

House passes bill cracking down on sober homes

Tallahassee/Leon County to hold Hurricane Hermine community meetings