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Peter SchorschJuly 14, 2015

With media attention focused on who entered the GOP race for U.S. Senate next year, the man who did it first, Jacksonville U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, regained attention Tuesday. He said he raised more than $1 million in the second quarter of 2015, and now has more than $2 million in cash on hand. “I’m […]

Martin DyckmanJuly 13, 2015

While thinning files last week, I came across one labeled “Crist” and wondered whether to dump it. After successive losses for the U.S. Senate and for governor again, hadn’t Charlie reached the end of the line? No, I thought, something will happen to bring him back. The next day, something did. It was the Florida […]

Martin DyckmanJuly 13, 2015

While thinning files last week, I came across one labeled “Crist” and wondered whether to dump it. After successive losses for the U.S. Senate and for governor again, hadn’t Charlie reached the end of the line? No, I thought, something will happen to bring him back. The next day, something did. It was the Florida […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

Bill Nelson is now cancer-free after successful prostate surgery Monday, according to Emily Rogers, the Senator’s deputy press secretary. Officials representing the 72-year-old Florida legislator announced on Thursday that Nelson had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that doctors would treat it surgically. “Bill wants to thank all the people in Florida and elsewhere who sent prayers and well […]

Melissa RossJuly 13, 2015

Mental health advocates have reacted with cautious optimism to news that Gov. Rick Scott has ordered an independent analysis of the state’s prison system and the development of two prisons to test new ways of handling and housing prisoners with mental health issues. “It’s long overdue,” said Denise Marzullo, president and CEO of Mental Health America of […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

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A Jacksonville-based conservative group named Grassroots For Victory USA led by former First Coast Tea Party founder Billie Tucker will soon begin a national tour touting conservative values before the upcoming election year. Among its members is former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, who will be political and government affairs adviser for the group. Grassroots For Victory USA was […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced nine appointments to a variety of state boards. Technology Advisory Council Scott began by naming three to the Technology Advisory Council, a seven-member panel within the Agency for State Technology to recommend and advise the state government on technical infrastructure. Peter Butler, 51, of Tallahassee, is the director of […]

Mitch PerryJuly 9, 2015

Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson said Thursday that he will have surgery Monday at a Washington, D.C., hospital to remove prostate cancer. In a news release issued from his Washington office, his aides said that while he has no symptoms, doctors found the cancer early in a routine medical exam. Extensive scans showed no signs of the […]

Associated PressJuly 9, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott is ordering an independent analysis of the state’s prison system and the development of two prisons to test new ways of handling and housing prisoners with mental health issues, as well as the general population. Scott issued the order Thursday. He is also directing the Department of Corrections to work with the […]

Marc YachtJuly 8, 2015

Walkin’ Lawton Chiles may be the last of Florida’s governors who cared about Florida through action. He showed genuine concern for local families. During his tenure, necessary human service programs expanded, the environment had effective regulatory programs, public health flourished with strong programs regulating food service, sanitation, infectious disease, and maternal and child health. I […]

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Ron DeSantis’ strong fundraising nets $1 million last quarter, with $2 million banked

The irony of how redistricting has resurrected Charlie Crist

Martin Dyckman: Redistricting irony: The resurrection of Charlie Crist

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s office says prostate surgery “complete success”

Mental health advocates say Scott’s executive order on prisons “long overdue”

Former LG Jennifer Carroll going on road with Tea Party group’s national tour

Rick Scott announces nine board appointments

Bill Nelson to have surgery to remove prostate cancer on Monday

Gov. Rick Scott orders independent analysis of Florida prisons

Marc Yacht: Florida takes a slow, sad slide under Rick Scott