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Scott PowersJanuary 13, 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump‘s rally in Pensacola not only is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants Wednesday, it brought him six endorsements from area activists including the brother of “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough, his campaign announced Wednesday. The rally’s warm-up speakers represent endorsements from the likes of businessman George Scarborough; the Rev. Carl Gallups; […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2016

In a new ad airing in New Hampshire, Jeb Bush talked about his daughter’s battle with drug addiction. As first reported by WMUR in New Hampshire, the advertisement is the first paid spot in which the former Florida governor talks about his daughter. The station reported the advertisement also touches on a top issue facing […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 11, 2016

Naples attorney Joe Davidow raised more than $3,000 in December, bringing his 2015 fundraising total to more than $23,000. Campaign finance reports show Davidow, who is running for the House District 80 seat, raised $3,750 in December. The Naples Republican received $1,000 donations from Roland Martin’s Marina in Clewiston and DeAngelis Construction in Naples, plus […]

Melissa RossJanuary 4, 2016

History shows that a rebounding economy tends to favor the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential election, say two North Florida economists, with the caveat that it’s a long way between now and Nov. 8. Forecasts for the coming year are all over the map, but economist Andres Gallo of the University of North Florida is on […]

Associated PressJanuary 2, 2016

Ted Cruz‘s reputation as an arrogant, grating, in-your-face ideologue has dogged him throughout the Republican presidential race. But it hasn’t stopped the Texas senator’s rise. Cruz is increasingly embracing his irascible persona, trying to turn what could be a liability into an asset. “If you want someone to grab a beer with, I may not […]

Guest AuthorDecember 4, 2015

I have never owned a gun. I’m certain there’s no personal God who hears and answers our prayers. So naturally I found the New York Daily News headline – “God isn’t fixing this” – intriguing. Some editors there apparently decided to issue a collective scream after the slaughter in San Bernardino on Wednesday and the […]

Guest AuthorDecember 3, 2015

I have never owned a gun. I’m certain there’s no personal God who hears and answers our prayers. So naturally I found the New York Daily News headline – “God isn’t fixing this” – intriguing. Some editors there apparently decided to issue a collective scream after the slaughter in San Bernardino on Wednesday and the […]

Peter SchorschDecember 3, 2015

After two assailants opened fire Wednesday on a holiday party in San Bernardino, leaving 14 people dead and 21 wounded, public outrage over gun violence is reaching a fevered pitch across the country. For many, silence is no longer an unacceptable option – irrespective of political party affiliation. Americans are starting to demand accountability, not […]

Melissa RossDecember 3, 2015

Most presidential campaign “bundlers” in Jacksonville tend to raise major ducats for the GOP. But last night, the heavy lifting was being done for the Democratic frontrunner – Hillary Clinton. North Florida philanthropist Sallyn Pajcic hosted about 200 attendees at her San Pablo area home at a private event for the former Secretary of State. […]

Associated PressNovember 9, 2015

While the presidential campaign commands the public’s attention, political parties and financial contributors are quietly preparing for another less glitzy yet significant set of elections a year from now — battles to determine control of dozens of state legislative chambers. National Republican and Democratic groups have set record-high fundraising goals as they try to influence […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Donald Trump draws bevy of Pensacola-area endorsements before rally

Jeb Bush talks about daughter’s battle with drug addiction, recovery process in new advertisement

Naples Republican Joe Davidow raises more than $3K in December

Improving economy slightly favors Democrats in 2016 (but anything can happen)

Abrasive Ted Cruz tries to use personality to his advantage

Tom O’Hara: Pray, ask God to make politicians impose sane gun control

Tom O’Hara: Pray, ask God to make politicians impose sane gun control

GOP Senate candidates from Florida, please say something (anything) on gun violence

Jax Dems raise $200K for Hillary Clinton at private event

Big spending expected for nation’s state legislative races in 2016