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A.G. GancarskiJune 11, 2018

The vast majority of Florida’s law enforcement leaders fell in behind Gov. Rick Scott‘s Senate bid, in an unsurprising phalanx of endorsements Monday that coincided with Scott rolling out his Florida Strong Coalition. Per the media release from Scott’s campaign: “Sheriffs in attendance recognized Governor Scott’s leadership during times of crisis, his commitment to maintaining open communication […]

Scott PowersJune 11, 2018

The super PAC founded by Gov. Rick Scott is pouring $3.5 million into a new advertising blitz on television and social media attacking Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson as someone who voted to raise taxes and cut Social Security, and calling for him to be “term limited.” The New Republican PAC ads, “Timeline,” are being […]

Staff ReportsJune 9, 2018

First known for cuisine and later his storytelling, chef and TV star Anthony Bourdain had a knack for traveling the world and telling the world about it. After news broke Friday that Bourdain tragically ended his own life in France, the world mourned and celebrated his work — which, we’ve learned, brought him to all the nooks and […]

Drew WilsonJune 8, 2018

A new poll commissioned by the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows Republican Gov. Rick Scott with a 3-point lead in his bid to knock incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson out of office. The poll, conducted by Cherry Communications, put Scott ahead 48-45 with 5 percent undecided (Florida Politics has asked the poll’s sponsors why […]

Staff ReportsJune 8, 2018

Two of our top stories this week deal with primary battles for Congressional seats. They are interesting for what is said — and what is not. Mike Waltz is pushing fellow Republican John Ward to withdraw from the race in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Waltz, like many across the political spectrum, believe that Ward saying that recent Puerto […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King announced Wednesday that he raised $78,661 last month and kicked in another $400,000 of his own money to bring his total fundraising past the $5 million mark. Nearly $410,000 of the May money went to his official campaign account, while his committee, Rise and Lead Florida, took in the balance. […]

Staff ReportsJune 6, 2018

From the outside it looks like there’s a tough Republican primary brewing in the special election to replace Senate President Joe Negron in SD 15, but a closer look at Belinda Keiser’s campaign messaging raises a lot of questions. Cast aside the fact that she lives 80 miles south of the Martin- and St. Lucie-based […]

Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is launching the first digital ad of his election campaign emphasizing his role in getting expanded mental health benefits for first responders, and showing them expressing tearful appreciation for his efforts. The 30-second spot, “First Responders,” begins with Patronis at a March news conference with Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney […]

Jim RosicaJune 5, 2018

No surprise: A Tallahassee judge has decided her ruling to allow patients to smoke medical marijuana in Florida should be effective sooner rather than later. In a Tuesday order, Circuit Judge Karen Gievers said her decision will now take effect Monday, according to plaintiffs’ counsel Jon Mills. His clients include Cathy Jordan, a woman with Lou Gehrig’s disease who […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2018

Just days after Gov. Rick Scott suspended two Jacksonville City Council members who face 38 federal counts in a scheme to defraud local and federal taxpayers, Mayor Lenny Curry said Tuesday his office had no active role or insight into the selection process for their replacements. The replacements for suspended Democrats Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown will be picked by […]

Tag: Rick Scott

‘Florida Strong’: Rick Scott scores endorsements from 55 sheriffs

New Republican PAC launches $3.5 million blitz against Bill Nelson

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Remembering Anthony Bourdain at FSU

Fresh poll: Rick Scott maintains edge over Bill Nelson

Jacksonville Bold for 6.8.18 — Tribal warfare

Chris King invests another $400K in gubernatorial bid after raising $78K in May

Belinda Keiser campaign plays fast and loose with facts

Jimmy Patronis’ first ad focuses on efforts for first responders

Judge says OK to quick effect of marijuana ruling

Lenny Curry: Jacksonville City Council fill-ins are Rick Scott’s decision