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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 10, 2018

As Gov. Rick Scott continues to stump for Senate, his influence over policy in the state capital appears to be waning. The latest example of such: incoming Senate President Bill Galvano and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission snubbing Scott’s request to move $58 million from the state’s school safety “guardian program” to hire more campus police officers. “We are less […]

Danny McAuliffeSeptember 10, 2018

Professional football is underway. And so is professional politicking. Consider this a highlight reel of Florida politicians’ activity from over the weekend. Vice President Mike Pence hit the trail for Rick Scott: I had a great time with Vice President Pence and our Republican ticket in Orlando on Thursday! It was amazing to see so many […]

Scott PowersSeptember 10, 2018

In 2017 the Florida Legislature acknowledged and apologized for one of Florida’s ugliest recorded events of 20th-century racism. Yet barring a late surprise it would be left to the next state government to address the Groveland Four, and all four Democratic Florida Cabinet nominees pledged they would move swiftly, if elected, to issue long-sought pardons. […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 9, 2018

Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott today unveiled his 10-point “Make Washington Work” agenda as he kicked off a bus tour in Panama City. Included in Scott’s plan? Term limits on lawmakers, an end to pay raises and rules barring lawmakers from taking on jobs as lobbyists for decade after their time in office ends. As […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 9, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson today picked up the endorsements of two Hispanic leaders—Mayors Jose Alvarez and Maria “Mayita” Meléndez. Alvarez announced his support for the Democratic incumbent shortly after Nelson participated in the Osceola County Puerto Rican Parade this morning. At a campaign announcement, Alvarez called Nelson “the best choice not only for the people […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 8, 2018

A fresh slate of state leaders won’t be the only change lawmakers confront when they return to Tallahassee next year. Savour restaurant, offering traditional fare with a twist, is set to open its doors Oct. 15, replacing Avenue Eat & Drink at its former location on East Park Avenue in the heart of Tallahassee’s […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 8, 2018

The race for votes in November is on, but where in Florida will the candidates for statewide office look for them this weekend? Both the Democrats and Republicans have held their post-primary unity events, but every candidate will have to fight their own way into office in the end. Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican nominee […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2018

Led by blistering attacks from Gov. Rick Scott, Republican candidates kicked off their unity rally in Orlando Thursday morning declaring that this year’s election offers stark choices that boil down to capitalism versus socialism. Scott, the nominee for U.S. Senate; gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis; the rest of Florida’s cabinet; and the rest of the Republican Party’s nominees […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 6, 2018

As we reflect on what we’ve learned since Hurricane Irma blasted Florida one year ago, Florida’s nursing centers are continuing their work of improving preparations, education, and training – to be ready for a storm of comparable power and impact. We cannot forget the lessons of the tragedy that struck a South Florida nursing center […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 6, 2018

Back to school time coincides with the ramp-up of the general election season, and Sen. Bill Nelson has bad marks for Gov. Rick Scott in his latest digital ad in the U.S. Senate race. Nelson’s spot charges that “when it comes to education, Rick Scott failed our kids,” asserting early administration cuts in funding led to lower teacher […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

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#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

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Rick Scott unveils ‘Make Washington Work’ plan in Panama City

Bill Nelson endorsed by Jose Alvarez, Mayita Meléndez

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New Bill Nelson ad gives Rick Scott low marks for underfunding schools