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Jim RosicaAugust 28, 2015

Florida Lottery Secretary Cynthia O’Connell plans to resign as questions mount about her work habits, travel schedule and spending. Gov. Rick Scott announced O’Connell’s departure, which is effective Oct. 1, on Friday. O’Connell was appointed by Scott in February 2011. A press release from the Governor’s Office said she plans “to explore opportunities in the private […]

Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2015

Where is Rick Scott running? Scott continues to raise campaign cash as the Florida Chamber of Commerce gave $400,000 to the political action committee controlled by the Republican governor, one of the largest contributions ever from the group. Bill Day’s latest asks an obvious question: Why? If anything, “Let’s Get to Work” has been – […]

Phil AmmannAugust 27, 2015

Florida TaxWatch, the independent government watchdog, has added new members to its respected research and analysis team. As Florida’s economy continues to grow, the need increases for quality data for investors and a better-educated workforce, according to a statement by Florida TaxWatch CEO Dominic Calabro. “Now, more than ever,” Calabro said, “it is critical that […]

Associated PressAugust 26, 2015

Premiums for most health insurance policies sold on the federal exchange are increasing for Floridians this year, but state regulators used new authority to negotiate lower rates so the hikes aren’t as big as they could have been, according to filings released Wednesday by the Office of Insurance Regulation. Aetna requested a 21 percent increase […]

Mitch PerryAugust 26, 2015

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Congressional District 13 Democratic candidate Eric Lynn remains the only live human being who has announced his candidacy for the congressional seat being vacated by Republican David Jolly next year. Attempting to exploit that reality, as well as to continue to introduce himself to Pinellas County voters who may not be familiar with the first-time […]

Frank TorresAugust 26, 2015

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger said Wednesday morning that he will be retiring after 38 years on the job with 26 years as sheriff. Eslinger made his statement on social media: “After much thought and consideration, I have made the decision to retire as the Sheriff of Seminole County at the end of this term of […]

Mitch PerryAugust 25, 2015

Rick Scott has been governor of Florida for over 5 1/2 years now, but other than his two election-day victories, he’s been more down than up when it comes to his personal approval ratings throughout his controversial tenure. That’s why the governor and his supporters have to be giddy this morning, after a Quinnipiac poll […]

Ryan RayAugust 24, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott said Monday he has opened up an emergency loan mechanism called the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to make state funding available for businesses affected by recent flooding across the Tampa Bay region. “I saw firsthand the devastating flood damage in the Tampa Bay area communities earlier this month, and we will […]

Jim RosicaAugust 24, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott gave Attorney General Pam Bondi a heads up on Monday that some of the 129 hospitals being audited for Medicaid fraud or waste could be referred to her office for criminal prosecution. Scott is on the warpath against hospitals that participate in the statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, concerned that some are over-billing […]

Phil AmmannAugust 24, 2015

Former Senate President Don Gaetz is endorsing Panama City Republican urologist Neal Dunn in his bid for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District seat. An endorsement from the longtime Niceville Republican should surprise few in North Florida. In 2014, Gaetz appointed Dunn in 2014 as the Senate’s representative on the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors, the public-private […]

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Fla. Lottery secretary quits, Gov. Rick Scott names interim

Bill Day’s latest: What is Rick Scott running for, anyway?

Personnel note: Florida TaxWatch expands research and analysis team

Most health insurers raise 2016 Florida Obamacare rates

Eric Lynn comes out for Planned Parenthood and pro-women platform in first web ad

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger announces retirement

Rick Scott right side up in new Q poll, 45-44 percent

Tampa Bay area’s severe flooding prompts state emergency loan program

Gov. Rick Scott: Hospitals may be referred for fraud investigations

Don Gaetz endorses Neal Dunn in North Florida congressional bid