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Peter SchorschJanuary 13, 2016

The financial cold shoulder Republican state Senators had been giving to the Republican Party of Florida appears to be thawing. As reported by several outlets after Monday’s campaign finance reporting deadline, the RPOF’s fundraising totals are their lowest in years. They even failed to double up the Florida Democratic Party, as was standard most years. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2016

Florida Chamber of Commerce members are taking over Tallahassee. The 2016 Florida Chamber’s Capitol Days kicks off Wednesday. The two-day event is meant to give the business community a chance to interact with lawmakers and advocate for issues that are important to them. Edie Ousley, the chamber’s vice president of public affairs, said the annual […]

Scott PowersJanuary 8, 2016

In what’s shaping up as the hottest Orange County Commission race, Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olszewski has announced a fundraiser that includes both Republican former House Speaker Will Weatherford and Democratic state Rep. Randolph Bracy as co-hosts. The Jan. 27 fundraiser at the GrayRobinson office in Orlando is being billed as the kickoff event for Olszewski’s […]

Jim RosicaDecember 30, 2015

Julie Jones: The head of the embattled state Department of Corrections has been making headlines since her appointment this January, and 2016 promises a no less busy year. Reports of inmate deaths and abuses and criminal activity behind bars have been unfortunate staples of prisons coverage. Earlier this year, Republican state Sen. Greg Evers grew so concerned […]

Peter SchorschDecember 29, 2015

Christmas is all about happy endings, and no story about the holidays would be complete without one. What happened to Metropolitan Ministries is no different – a sad tale with a very happy ending, brought upon, in part, by Jeb Bush. As you may remember, the week before Christmas, someone made off with a trailer […]

Jim RosicaDecember 2, 2015

Richard Corcoran, who will be Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives at the same time Joe Negron is Senate President, called him a “good friend” and “an intelligent and principled leader.” Corcoran sat in the front row at Negron’s designation ceremony Wednesday. The Land O’ Lakes Republican had his own designation ceremony in September. “I […]

Drew WilsonNovember 30, 2015

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland picked a side Monday and endorsed Republican candidate Neal Dunn, who is running for Southerland’s old CD2 seat in the Florida Panhandle. “I have examined the field thoroughly and feel strongly that Neal Dunn is the best conservative Republican candidate and is the only candidate I have endorsed for this race,” Sutherland said. “He […]

Peter SchorschNovember 25, 2015

From the diners and town halls of Iowa and New Hampshire to the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee and from … to Charlie Crist’s waterfront condominium in St. Petersburg, politicians across Florida will gather around Thanksgiving dinner tables to celebrate the most American of holidays. Before they dig into dishes of stuffed Florida zucchini and yellow squash parmesan and Florida snap […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

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House Republican Majority Leader Dana Young will raise money for her re-election with a major event Dec. 2 in Tampa. Cabinet members Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam, as well as House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran, headline the invitation for Young’s fundraiser at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Honorary hosts […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2015

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford announced Friday his endorsement of state House candidate Jason Fischer. “Jason Fischer is exactly the kind of principled conservative leader that Jacksonville needs,” Weatherford said. “I am proud to support Jason as the next representative from District 16 because I know he will be a strong voice for the conservative reforms our state […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Despite intraparty tension, state Senators pony up cash to Florida GOP

Florida Chamber: Capitol Days focus on issues important to business community

Bobby Olszewski fundraiser to feature Will Weatherford, Randolph Bracy

Jim Rosica’s 5 people to watch in state government in 2016

Despite busy campaign dance card, Jeb Bush donates $2,000 to charity to replace stolen Christmas presents

Richard Corcoran promises blue skies with Joe Negron

Steve Southerland endorses Neal Dunn in CD 2

This Thanksgiving, Florida politicians have much to be grateful for

Dana Young plans major re-election fundraiser Dec. 2

Big get: Will Weatherford endorses Jason Fisher in HD 16