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Peter SchorschOctober 17, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. The race for Florida governor is essentially tied according to the first public poll conducted after Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle — and changed the course of state politics. Twenty days before […]

Peter SchorschOctober 16, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Department of Management Services now has officially given the boot to Harris Corp. over the state’s law enforcement communications network. DMS Secretary Erin Rock’s 19-page final order, first reported Oct. 8, was filed Tuesday morning. She accepted a recommendation […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 24, 2018

Florida Senate candidate Ed Hooper paid $200,000 to the same campaign consulting group that worked on President Donald Trump’s campaign and for former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore. A consultant working for Hooper’s campaign insisted that the payment was a pass through media buy and that the consulting group was not directly doing work on the […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 18, 2018

Former Republican Rep. Ed Hooper has taken back the lead from former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy in the race to fill Pasco and Pinellas county-based Senate District 16. According to a new poll conducted over the weekend, Hooper is the pick for 47 percent of SD 16 voters with Murphy coming in just behind him […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The 4th District Court of Appeal shot down an appeal over whether slot machines can be expanded to “charter” counties that OK’d them in local referendums. The company that owns Palm Beach Kennel Club had sued, seeking to add slots. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

Staff ReportsJuly 4, 2018

A compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: President Donald Trump: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1014519862482407424 Attorney General Pam Bondi: “On this day, 242 years ago, 13 American colonies united in signing the Declaration of Independence becoming the United States of America. Since its inception, the USA continues to ensure our right to life, liberty […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2018

The actions of two Bay-area men last week saved drivers from a potential financial headache. WTSP investigative journalist Noah Pransky uncovered a system maintenance issue with Florida’s tolling system, or SunPass. The estimated time to complete the toll maintenance project took longer than expected, and Pransky pointed out that Floridians could not see older transactions […]

Drew WilsonJune 4, 2018

A political committee tied to former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy, who is running for Senate District 16 in the fall, brought in $50,000 last month according to a campaign finance report filed Monday. Taxpayers for Responsible Government received that money via a single contribution, though no name or occupation was attributed to the money. The […]

Peter SchorschMay 23, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. And so the well-timed attacks against U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson continue. A complaint, filed Tuesday by Alan L. Swartz, a Pinellas accountant, takes umbrage with an April 6 Nelson townhall held at […]

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.17.18

Last Call for 10.16.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Ed Hooper buys ads through former Roy Moore campaign consultants

Ed Hooper takes slim lead in SD 16 comeback bid

Last Call for 7.19.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

Compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials, political leaders

Not Just A Body Of Water for 6.29.18 — A newsletter about Tampa Bay politics

Amanda Murphy raises $50K for political committee during first weeks on the trail

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.23.18