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Mitch PerryJuly 11, 2016

Jeb Bush has formally endorsed David Jolly in his race for reelection to his seat in Florida’s 13th Congressional District in Pinellas County, and says he’ll campaign for him this fall. “I’m excited David Jolly decided to run for his congressional seat and I plan on actively campaigning for his re-election,” said Bush in a statement sent out by the Jolly […]

Mitch PerryJuly 10, 2016

Frustrated by her refusal to entertain a debate with him in their Democratic primary in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District race, Tim Canova laid into DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Saturday, writing that she “doesn’t want you to know that she is part of the problem” when it comes to the toxic algae bloom disaster along the Treasure Coast in […]

Keith MorelliJuly 8, 2016

After a record-setting Wednesday, in which 11 people came down with the Zika virus in Florida, the past two days have been quiet, according to the Florida Department of Health, which issues daily updates on the virus which can cause devastating birth defects. Wednesday, the department reported 11 cases of Zika in the state, the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

Florida lawmakers are standing with Texas, saying they join the country in mourning the law enforcement officers killed in a deadly attack in Dallas. “The violence displayed against Dallas law enforcement was a senseless and cowardly act that has no place in our country. Law enforcement officers across the nation bravely put their lives on […]

Keith MorelliJuly 7, 2016

With 11 new cases of Zika reported in Florida Wednesday — the most yet in a single day — leading congressional Democrats renewed a plea to resurrect a bipartisan $1.1 billion spending bill to fight what they call a silent epidemic that is gaining a foothold in the United States. Florida Sen. Bill Nelson fired off a letter to Senate Majority […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

One week after declaring a state of emergency in four Florida counties, Gov. Rick Scott is calling on President Barack Obama to do the same. In a letter Wednesday, Scott requested Obama declare a federal emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act because of the “public health and safety threats […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

Sen. Bill Nelson has called on Senate leaders to immediately pass a bill authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with projects to send water south. In a letter Wednesday, Nelson urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 up for a vote “as soon […]

Diane RobertsJuly 6, 2016

Rick Scott, our Trumpster-diving governor, has declared a state of emergency. He’s suddenly discovered Florida’s waters are choking in toxic algae, green as arsenic, and malodorous as a pile of rotting mullet. Images of slime-covered sand, and fish gasping their last on closed beaches are appearing in print and on screens around the world. It’s […]

Kevin CateJuly 6, 2016

Rick Scott is basically as awful as Donald Trump in so many ways. But before Floridians start petitioning Trump to introduce Scott to a presidential election turnout and an embarrassing loss before Scott runs for U.S. Senate in 2018, read all eight reasons. 8) Cons. Scott didn’t build his $300-some million fortune with a fraudulent university, but he did help […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

A voluntary program to encourage residents to switch from septic tanks could be getting a funding boost. Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday he plans to include additional funding in his 2017-18 budget to help clean up the Indian River Lagoon and Caloosahatchee River. The proposal, the governor’s office said, would include new funding for a […]

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Helene, early Sept. 27. Image via NOAA via AP.

Jeb Bush says he’ll campaign for David Jolly in CD 13

Tim Canova attacks Debbie Wasserman Schultz again on her environmental record

After a record set Wednesday, Zika takes a holiday

Florida lawmakers say they ‘stand with Texas’ in wake of Dallas shootings

Congressional Dems renew plea to get Zika funding passed

Rick Scott requests federal state of emergency declaration in response to algae blooms

Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio urge action on bill that could help move water south

Diane Roberts: Rick Scott’s breathtaking hypocrisy on water pollution

8 Reasons Rick Scott is the perfect veep for Donald Trump

Rick Scott to include money in 2017-18 budget proposal to help clean up Indian River Lagoon and Caloosahatchee River