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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 7, 2016

The National Rifle Association has backed Marco Rubio in his re-election bid. In a statement Thursday, officials with the NRA they were supporting Rubio because he has been a “strong advocate” for law-abiding gun owners. “Marco Rubio is a strong advocate for the rights of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen,” said Chris Cox, the executive […]

Staff ReportsOctober 13, 2015

The state’s annual Energy Summit takes place this week in Jacksonville, where the JAX Chamber will co-host the event with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “We’re bringing together industry leaders, academia and public officials to explore how Florida can secure a stable, reliable and diverse supply of energy,” said Kelley Burk, Office of Energy […]

Staff ReportsOctober 12, 2015

The state’s annual Energy Summit takes place this week in Jacksonville, where the JAX Chamber will co-host the event with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “We’re bringing together industry leaders, academia and public officials to explore how Florida can secure a stable, reliable and diverse supply of energy,” said Kelley Burk, Office of Energy […]

Associated PressSeptember 22, 2015

Scott Walker and Rick Perry entered the 2016 presidential race with a combined 18 years of experience as governors. They exited the Republican primary – the first candidates to do so – with negligible support and dwindling bank accounts. Although Walker and Perry were both flawed candidates, their swift demise is a warning to others […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 9, 2015

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday said it would lead a “Washington, D.C. fly-in” to meet with members of Florida’s congressional delegation. Chamber board members will be “urging support of job creators and pushing back against burdensome regulations.” Here’s the press release: With job creators facing a tidal wave of overreaching federal regulations, the Florida Chamber […]

Peter SchorschJune 18, 2015

Florida Power & Light CEO Eric Silagy was appointed Thursday to the board of directors of the influential U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Silagy, a former chair of the Florida Chamber, is now one of a group of 100 prominent business leaders tapped to promote pro-business legislation and issues nationwide. The U.S. Chamber represents more than 3 […]

Phil AmmannApril 29, 2015

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for championing business growth and jobs policies during the 113th Congress. This is the 26th year the Chamber formally recognized a select group of lawmakers. Ross, the Lakeland Republican representing Florida’s 15th Congressional District, is Senior Deputy Majority Whip. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, one of few bright spots for Democrats in 2014, could be the key to shoring up a dwindling cluster of Democratic lawmakers in Washington D.C. After Murphy’s easy win in November, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday moved Florida’s 18th Congressional District – which covers much of the Treasure Coast […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, one of few bright spots for Democrats in 2014, could be the key to shoring up a dwindling cluster of Democratic lawmakers in Washington D.C. After Murphy’s easy win in November, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday moved Florida’s 18th Congressional District – which covers much of the Treasure Coast […]

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Michelin spotlights Miami's Sereia Portuguese seafood restaurant, one of six new eateries on the list.

Marco Rubio scores NRA endorsement

Energy Summit starts Wednesday in Jacksonville

State’s “Energy Summit” begins this week

Ranks thinning, traditional GOP candidates try to adapt

Florida Chamber of Commerce to hold D.C. ‘fly-In’

FPL chief Eric Silagy joins U.S. Chamber board of directors

U.S. Chamber picks Dennis Ross for Spirit of Enterprise Award

Cook Political Report moves Patrick Murphy CD 18 to “likely Democratic”

Cook Political Report moves Patrick Murphy CD 18 to "likely Democratic"