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Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2014

Governor Rick Scott on Monday signed a death warrant for 42-year old Johnny Shane Normandy, who was found guilty of committing first-degree murder and sexual battery during a home-invasion robbery in 1993 in Escambia County. He is scheduled to die by lethal injection on January 15. The execution would be the 21st in the Rick […]

Phil AmmannNovember 29, 2014

State Rep. Reggie Fullwood received endorsements from two Jacksonville Democrats on Friday in his bid to keep his seat in House District 13. State Rep. Mia Jones, from House District 14, and Sen. Audrey Gibson, from Senate District 9, each announced their support of Fullwood, Fullwood faces Jacksonville City Council member Johnny Gaffney in the […]

Phil AmmannNovember 28, 2014

In next year’s race for Jacksonville mayor, Lenny Curry is starting out on the high road. “Build Something That Lasts” — first television spot in the race against incumbent Alvin Brown– the former Republican Party of Florida chair offers a positive biographical piece. The ad features Curry’s father, an electrician, who speaks of his son’s […]

Guest AuthorNovember 27, 2014

This time of year, Norman Rockwell’s classic painting of Thanksgiving dinner often comes to mind. You may remember this painting, which appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in 1942. Family and friends are gathered around a dinner table, where the matriarch is presenting a perfectly cooked turkey, ready to carve. Covered dishes […]

Peter SchorschNovember 26, 2014

We’ve all seen the words “turkey” and “lobbyist” in the same sentence before. But, more than likely, this referred to the role of special interests in securing political pork for clients. Indeed, Florida’s political process has its own special “turkey day” which falls after each legislative session, before the governor gets to the bulk of […]

Mitch PerryNovember 25, 2014

In a much anticipating hearing today, the Florida Public Service Commission today slashed energy efficiency goals for Duke Energy, TECO, Gulf Energy & Florida Power & Light on a 3-2 vote. They also voted to allow a pilot program for solar power to expire at the end next year, but said they intend to host […]

Mitch PerryNovember 25, 2014

Helen Gordon Davis was a powerhouse of a legislator when she represented Tampa in the Florida Legislature from 1974 to 1992, championing the rights of the disenfranchised, particularly women and minorities. Although reportedly in ill health now, the native New Yorker’s lasting legacy has been her creating the Women’s Centre based in Tampa’s Hyde Park, […]

Mitch PerryNovember 25, 2014

Helen Gordon Davis was a powerhouse of a legislator when she represented Tampa in the Florida Legislature from 1974 to 1992, championing the rights of the disenfranchised, particularly women and minorities. Although reportedly in ill health now, the native New Yorker’s lasting legacy has been her creating the Women’s Centre based in Tampa’s Hyde Park, […]

Phil AmmannNovember 25, 2014

Consumer sentiment among Floridians hit a post-recession high of 86 in November, an increase of two points over October, according to a monthly University of Florida survey. “The last time sentiment was this high in Florida was March 2007, over 7 ½ years ago,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the […]

Phil AmmannNovember 25, 2014

Danielle Avril Anderson is the latest Republican to enter the special election to replace state Rep. Travis Hutson. According to the Division of Elections, the Palm Coast Republican opened a campaign account for the House District 24 race, becoming the fifth Republican (with one Democrat) seeking the seat. Hutson is vacating his House seat to […]

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Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda once again files legislation to end the death penalty

Two fellow Jax Dems give Rep. Reggie Fullwood their endorsement in HD 13 race

Lenny Curry takes high road for first TV spot in Jax mayor race

Adam Putnam: Add Florida farmers to Thanksgiving blessings

Thanksgiving, as brought you by these Florida lobbyists and political organizations

PSC kills solar pilot program for not being cost effective

Helen Gordon Davis' Women's Business Centre opens in Tampa

Helen Gordon Davis’ Women’s Business Centre opens in Tampa

Florida’s November Consumer Confidence Reaches Post-Recession High

Fifth Republican enters HD 24 special election