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Mitch PerryFebruary 21, 2018

Rob Wallace, a Republican who served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002 representing Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, died on Monday, jumping from a Dale Mabry Highway overpass. Wallace was 65. At least one witness saw Wallace plunge 40 to 50 feet onto Gunn Highway, according to a Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s report. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

The fourth Republican and the second Democrat have entered the race to take over for term-limited House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. Odessa Republican Ryan Boney opened a campaign account on Jan. 26, joining Bill Gunter, Elle Rudisill and Ardian Zika in the GOP primary for the Pasco County seat. Boney is a […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2018

Pinellas County GOP chair Nick DiCeglie joins several heavyweight lobbyists in Tallahassee next month to fundraise in support of his bid for term-limited Larry Ahern’s House District 66 seat. The event begins 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Governors Club Board Room, 202 S. Adams St. in Tallahassee. Among those big conservative names on the […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 22, 2018

There’s one event for which this proud St. Petersburg native will always cross the bridge. It’s Robert and Nancy Watkins‘ party, held in conjunction with the Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza, an alcohol-free event celebrating the pirates’ return to Tampa Bay. Gasparilla is an annual celebration that began in 1904. Held each year in late January or early February, […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

House District 66 candidate Nick DiCeglie picked up a pair of endorsements Tuesday from Largo Mayor Woody Brown and Commissioner Curtis Holmes. “I seldom voluntarily endorse any candidate but there are occasions when the qualifications displayed by a would be leader are so outstanding that it’s warranted and that is why I wholeheartedly endorse Nick […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 9, 2018

Mike Wells picked up an endorsement Tuesday for his Pasco County Commission re-election campaign from county tax collector and former Republican state Rep. Mike Fasano. “It is my honor to endorse Mike Wells for Pasco County Commissioner. Mike is a true community servant, with the experience necessary to effectively advocate on behalf of Pasco County […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2017

Zephyrhills Republican Rep. Danny Burgess is primed for re-election in 2018, though it looks like he won’t skate by unopposed next year. No-party candidate John Hayes filed for the Pasco County seat late last month and has since filed a waiver in lieu of a campaign finance report for the days his campaign account was […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2017

Several of Pasco County’s Republican élite will be gathering for a fundraiser this week to support Mike Wells in his bid for a second term on the Board of Commissioners. Set for Tuesday, Dec. 12, the event begins 5:30 p.m. at the home of First National Bank of Pasco President Steve Hickman and his wife Lynn, 37402 Church Ave. in Dade City. […]

Phil AmmannDecember 5, 2017

Former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford is endorsing Republican Mike Wells for re-election to the Pasco County Board of Commissioners. Weatherford, who represented eastern Pasco County from 2006 to 2014, became Speaker during his final two-year term in the Florida House. At that time, the 33-year-old was the youngest presiding officer for any state legislative […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

Is Florida ready to tackle poverty for a more prosperous future? That’s the subject of a new Florida Chamber of Commerce summit to address the extent of poverty — and possible solutions — throughout the Sunshine State. Starting Tuesday in Tampa, the Chamber’s inaugural “Less Poverty, Through More Prosperity Summit” features members of the business, […]

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Former state lawmaker Rob Wallace commits suicide

Two more file to succeed Richard Corcoran in HD 37

Nick DiCeglie sets high-powered Tally fundraiser for HD 66 bid

Pirates got me thinking: The Gasparilla parade and Florida politics

Nick DiCeglie adds endorsements from Largo elected officials

Mike Fasano endorses Mike Wells for Pasco County Commission

Danny Burgess draws challenger in HD 38 re-election bid

Pasco GOP elite gather for Mike Wells fundraiser Tuesday

Will Weatherford endorses Mike Wells for Pasco Commissioner

Florida Chamber tackles poverty with inaugural Prosperity Summit