Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019
11min806
VISIT FLORIDA funding and school choice expansion are a go. Gambling bills and a full certificate of need repeal are a no.
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Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019
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The state’s most tuned in political insiders have some firm opinions on two of the top Republicans in national politics. Florida Politics reached out to more than 100 of the state’s top political minds on to get their take President Donald Trump’s re-election odds and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz standing with his campaign trail bestie, […]
A.G. GancarskiOctober 15, 2018
6min518
While most of Jacksonville-area state House races are settled in the primary (by dint of gerrymandering), an exception is in the one true swing district: House District 15 on the Westside. With current Republican incumbent Jay Fant walking away this year, Democrat Tracye Polson and Republican Wyman Duggan are vying to replace him. Each week’s fundraising report has […]
Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2018
6min281
Current CFO Jimmy Patronis scored another fundraising win for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5 with nearly $500,000 in receipts between his campaign and Treasure Florida political committee. The Panama City Republican was appointed to the CFO job last year by Gov. Rick Scott and is the lone incumbent Cabinet member running for re-election in the fall. […]
Drew WilsonSeptember 2, 2018
9min435
The final days of summer are here. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, the last hurrah before the fall. It’s a time for barbecues and beers, to spend a few days floating in the pool or relaxing on the deck. But it’s also meant to be a chance to celebrate the American […]
Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018
3min454
State Rep. Lori Berman defeated first-time candidate Arthur Morrison in the Democratic primary in the special election for the Senate District 31. Berman, a longtime state lawmaker, easily took Tuesday’s vote – 95.81 to 4.19 percent. Last year, Gov. Rick Scott called a special election after state Sen. Jeff Clemens resigned in October after acknowledging an extramarital […]
Staff ReportsDecember 25, 2017
17min324
The holidays have arrived. Carols and cookies, family and friends, brightly lit Christmas trees, twinkling menorahs, and a nip of eggnog from that trusty Marty Moose glass to keep you warm at night. While the festivities that come along with the holiday season are anticipated by all, the season also gives us a chance to […]
Peter SchorschDecember 19, 20175min268
Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman has brought in some serious cash for her bid to take over for former Sen. Jeff Clemens in Palm Beach County-based Senate District 31. The first campaign finance reports for candidates running for SD 31 are due Tuesday, though Berman had already shown $177,504 raised in October, including a $100,000 […]
Peter SchorschDecember 23, 2016
13min403
The holidays are here. That means carols and cookies, brightly lit Christmas trees and twinkling menorahs, and nip of eggnog (or whatever seasonal cocktail tickles your fancy) to keep you warm at night. But the festive holiday season is also a chance for people to spend time with their family and friends, make resolutions for […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 5, 2016
8min185
If this election has you stressed out, know this: You are not alone. A survey by the American Psychological Association found 52 percent of American adults said the 2016 election is significant source of stress. With Election Day almost upon us, just about everyone is experiencing sky high anxiety. Need an escape from the 24-hour […]