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Mitch PerrySeptember 27, 2017

Saying it was good to be back in “Charlie Crist country,” Orlando attorney/entrepreneur/celebrity John Morgan made an entertaining appearance at the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. There, he discussed what he says is the very real possibility that he will pull the trigger next year and run for the Democratic nomination for governor. […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 27, 2017

Though the margin of just two percent is too close to call, a poll released Wednesday by the Florida Chamber of Commerce suggests a potential sea change in the Senate. The Chamber poll has Gov. Rick Scott ahead of Sen. Bill Nelson in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup, 47 percent to 45 percent. Scott, at least according to […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 27, 2017

After three attempts at elective office, Democrat Annette Taddeo finally won Tuesday’s special election to represent Miami-area Florida Senate District 40. Taddeo, 50, defeated former state Rep. Jose Felix “Pepi” Diaz 51 to 47 percent to fill the seat of Republican Frank Artiles, who resigned in April after using the N-word in front of two […]

Associated PressSeptember 26, 2017

Premiums for health care plans sold on the Affordable Care Act’s federal exchange and outside the exchange will rise an average of 45 percent in Florida this year, according to state officials. However that doesn’t mean consumers will end up spending more money. In fact, they could end up seeing slight decreases. Florida’s Office of […]

Brendan FarringtonSeptember 26, 2017

Florida Democrats are facing a test to see whether anti-President Donald Trump politics will give them a boost ahead of a critical election year and perhaps signal a turnaround after two decades of Republican dominance in the Legislature. They’ve made Trump a focal point in a special election set for Tuesday to replace a Miami-area Republican state senator who […]

Terry RoenSeptember 25, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott activated 400 members of the Florida National Guard Monday to help Key West residents remove debris and clean out flood damage. Scott said the activation will help “families get into their homes faster so they can make needed repairs and get back to their normal lives.” “We know the Florida Keys were […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 22, 2017

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After 11 nursing home residents died in the sweltering heat of hurricane-induced power outages, Florida’s nursing home industry is now on a collision course with Gov. Rick Scott. Days after Hurricane Irma ravaged the state, Scott used his emergency powers to put in place new rules that require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 22, 2017

After a two-week sabbatical, Jacksonville Bold returns this week — with much of the content dealing with a city battling back from well-documented storm impacts (massive flooding in areas, power outages, et al.) And, like Bold, the city is coming back. Before the Jaguars kicked off Sunday, power was substantially restored (though it seemed to […]

Terry RoenSeptember 21, 2017

Politicians released statements Thursday urging support for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean countries following the devastation left by Hurricane Maria. Gov. Rick Scott said he called the governors of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands offering support and anything they need. “Our hearts go out to them and they are in our […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2017

If the latest Republican proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act passed in the U.S. Senate next week, Kathy Castor believes it would be “devastating” to Florida families. “We’re dealing with devastation from the hurricane, but here is a bill that’s going to be devastating to families all across America,” the Tampa Democratic congresswoman said […]

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John Morgan brings his “talking tour” to St. Pete

Poll: Post-Irma, Rick Scott leads Bill Nelson in Senate race

What they’re saying about Annette Taddeo’s victory in SD 40

Insurers request steep premium hikes for Florida, but Obamacare subsidies may offset the impact

SD 40 race could be Donald Trump test for Democrats

Governor sends National Guard to help Keys residents

Elderly deaths: Call for generators in Florida nursing homes

Jacksonville Bold for 9.23.17 — Recovery mode

Politicians offer support after Hurricane Maria

Kathy Castor: Graham-Cassidy health care bill would ‘devastate’ Florida families