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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 19, 2016

Carlos Beruff says he isn’t a politician, and he’s hoping to drive that point home in a new television advertisement. Beruff, a Manatee County businessman, released a new advertisement — called “Teleprompter” — on Tuesday. The 30-second spot is expected to begin airing across the state on Wednesday. “I’m Carlos Beruff. I’m not a politician. […]

Diane RobertsApril 18, 2016

Ever wonder what will be left of natural Florida when Rick Scott slithers out of the Governor’s Mansion for the last time? Look at the Indian River Lagoon. Once a 150 mile-long bay of clear water filled with manatees, sea grasses and oysters, it has become a brown, stinking monoculture where only algae thrive. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 18, 2016

The reports cards are out, and some U.S. Senate candidates performed better than others on Better Florida Alliance’s Taxpayer Report Cards. Better Florida Alliance, a network of pro-growth Floridians, released its Taxpayer Report Cards on Monday. The group, according to its website, considered information from several sources, including voting records, public statements and a candidate’s […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 18, 2016

Mark your calendars. Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association announced Monday that its televised U.S. Senate debate will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. The debate will be broadcast live from Broward College Central Campus in Davie, and will be aired statewide. The producing television state is Hearst-owned ABC affiliate WPBF 24 […]

Scott PowersApril 13, 2016

Florida’s senior U.S. Sen Bill Nelson on Wednesday lifted a procedural hold he used to block the Senate energy bill after an amendment was withdrawn that would have rewarded states that have off-shore drilling. Nelson, a staunch opponent of off-shore drilling, particularly in the Atlantic Ocean or anywhere off Florida, lifted his hold, freeing the energy […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 12, 2016

Carlos Lopez-Cantera has snagged the support Senate President Andy Gardiner. The Orlando Republican announced Tuesday he was endorsing Lopez-Cantera in the U.S. Senate race. The endorsement comes about a week after House Speaker Steve Crisafulli threw his support behind the lieutenant governor. “In Florida, Carlos has been a leader in limiting government’s influence into the […]

Mitch PerryApril 11, 2016

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Public health officials said Monday they’ve learned a lot more about Zika since the White House asked Congress for $1.9 billion to combat the mosquito-borne virus and are increasingly concerned about its potential impact on the United States. “Most of what we’ve learned is not reassuring,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, the principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 11, 2016

Florida’s lieutenant governor is headed to Israel. Carlos Lopez-Cantera is traveling to Israel this week as part of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association delegation. The trip is meant to develop existing relationships, as well as promote new partnerships. “The United States’ relationship with Israel is critical, and I am traveling there to gain a firsthand […]

Jac VerSteegApril 5, 2016

It’s bugging me that Florida, now the third-most populous state, never has managed to get a Floridian elected president. It looked like there was a great chance this year, with Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio starting out as strong possibles. Even Ben Carson looked like he had a shot at one time. But each saw […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 5, 2016

House Speaker Steve Crisafulli has thrown his support behind Carlos Lopez-Cantera in the U.S. Senate race. Lopez-Cantera’s campaign announced Tuesday that the Merritt Island Republican was endorsing the lieutenant governor in his bid to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate. “My choice in this important race is not based on politics, but on a […]

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Carlos Beruff calls D.C. politicians ‘worthless’ in new advertisement

Diane Roberts: Rick Scott’s business buddies want to kill bears, panthers, environment

Better Florida Alliance releases U.S. Senate taxpayer report cards

Statewide televised U.S. Senate debate scheduled for Oct. 26

Bill Nelson lifts his Senate hold on energy bill after winning anti-off shore concession

Andy Gardiner endorses Carlos Lopez-Cantera for U.S. Senate

Bill Nelson calls on U.S. House to pass bill for Zika funding

Carlos Lopez-Cantera traveling to Israel

Jac VerSteeg: Want a president from Florida? Don’t send Rick Scott to the Senate

Steve Crisafulli endorses Carlos Lopez-Cantera in U.S. Senate race