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Mitch PerryFebruary 14, 2018

UPDATED Chalk it up as a case of bad opposition research. That’s what Ashley Moody is claiming as she fires back at Jacksonville state Rep. Jay Fant for a letter alleging that she either doesn’t understand or has “perhaps simply a dislike” of Florida’s controversial ‘Stand Your Ground’ law. Responding to that letter, Moody charges that […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 13, 2018

A measure to change the state’s payday-lending system before new federal government regulations kick in easily cleared a House panel Tuesday. The bill (HB 857) was approved by the Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee. The only ‘no’ votes were from Tracie Davis, a Jacksonville Democrat, and Rene Plasencia, an Orlando Republican. Davis earlier had said […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 12, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White is nearing $2 million cash on hand after bringing in $109,557 between his campaign and committee accounts last month. White added $62,500 of that cash through his political committee, United Conservatives, with another $47,000 coming in through his campaign account. The committee money included a $50,000 contribution from Sansing Holdings, […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 8, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White announced Thursday that a pair of county sheriffs had endorsed his campaign to succeed Attorney General Pam Bondi in the fall. St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Putnam County Sheriff Homer “Gator” Deloach added their names to the list of officials backing White in the four-way GOP primary for […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White has been in the Attorney General race for a few months, but formally introduced himself to voters in a video released Wednesday morning. “I’ve been a consistent, principled conservative my entire life,” White says in the video. “Unafraid to stand up for our values and defend our way of life. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody announced Tuesday that three state attorneys endorsed her bid to succeed Pam Bondi in 2018. “As a former circuit court judge, the endorsement of these State Attorneys, many of whom have spent their lifetime dedicated to justice and the pursuit of justice for victims and their communities, is tremendous. […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 31, 2018

Bipartisan support for a statewide fracking ban doesn’t seem to carry any weight in the Legislature. Legislation filed by Treasure Coast Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters (HB 237) and Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young (SB 462) would ban fracking — an oil and gas excavation method that involves stimulating wells with a mixture of water, sand and chemicals. […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 31, 2018

On the first day of FEMA’s ending of new supply shipments to Puerto Rico, some legislators highlighted the need for Florida to provide support for the islanders displaced by Hurricane Maria. A large group of Puerto Rican advocates gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday at a press conference hosted by VAMOS4PR, a network that supports […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw became the first major Democrat to throw his hat into the ring for Attorney General this month, and after a peek at the team he’s building it’s clear he’s in it to win it. Capital City Consulting’s Dan Newman is on board as senior adviser for the Shaw campaign, and […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 24, 2018

(UPDATED)Several candidates running for Florida Attorney General will convene at a forum in Central Florida next month. Republicans Jay Fant, Ashley Moody, Ross Spano and Frank White join Democrat Ryan Torrens to participate in a forum, part of the Federalist Society’s Annual Florida Chapter Conference next Saturday, February 3, at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort in […]

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Ashley Moody slams Jay Fant, says his letter shows ‘why you are not qualified to be Attorney General’

Payday loans bill clears latest House committee

Frank White raised $110K in January for Attorney General campaign

Frank White snags two more sheriff endorsements in AG race

In video, Frank White outlines themes of his Attorney General campaign

Three more state attorneys endorse Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Capitol rally calls for statewide fracking ban

Lawmakers stress state’s need to support Puerto Ricans

Sean Shaw staffs up for Attorney General bid

Attorney General candidates set first forum next month at Disney World