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Mitch PerryOctober 31, 2017

Two months after the group Save Southern Heritage Florida filed a defamation suit against two Hillsborough County Democratic Party activists, the activist group dropped the case, citing a recent court ruling that they contend made their case impossible to win. Save Southern Heritage Florida spearheaded a campaign earlier this summer to persuade Hillsborough county commissioners […]

Mitch PerryOctober 31, 2017

On Halloween morning, Tampa U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said Americans shouldn’t be fearful about signing up for the Affordable Care Act, which begins open enrollment on Wednesday. “Do not let them scare you away from affordable health insurance,” Castor said at a news conference held at the Old Tampa Bookstore in downtown Tampa. Open enrollment […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 3, 2015

Progressive activists across the state are calling on the Florida Legislature to take up five key issues voted on by supporters of the group Progress Florida. During a rally Tuesday at Spa Beach near the downtown St. Pete Pier, about 20 activists announced their agenda, which includes increasing the minimum wage, expanding healthcare and Medicaid, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 12, 2014

A rumored floor challenge to the lone candidate for the Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee failed to materialize Thursday night, allowing Elizabeth Belcher to win the position without opposition. Belcher has been involved with the DEC since 2008. She became more involved with local politics retiring from a 27-year career as a special agent with […]

Mitch PerryDecember 9, 2014

Hillsborough County Democrats are scheduled to vote for new officers this Thursday night, but the man who looked likely to become the next chair of the party, Tim Heberlein, is dropping out of the race. The reason is because of a potential conflict of interest with his day job. Recently Heberlein took on employment with […]

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Save Southern Heritage dumps lawsuit against activists

Kathy Castor: Don’t be scared to sign up for Affordable Care Act

2015 Awake the State rallies take on quieter tone

Elizabeth Belcher selected as Hillsborough County Democratic Party chair

Tim Heberlein drops out of contention for Hillsborough Democratic chair