Republicans targeting Nelson with billboard on algae bloom >
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is hoping to tie anger about the toxic algae bloom that has fouled waters in the Treasure Coast to U.S. Sen.…
When will the shutout streak end for Florida lieutenant governors? >
Since Florida re-established the office of lieutenant governor in 1969, the job has been a political dead end. Eight men and two women have held the job…
Death penalty: Rick Scott yanks prosecutor from case of two slain Kissimmee police officers >
Gov. Rick Scott has removed a Central Florida prosecutor who opposes the death penalty from the case involving the slayings of two Kissimmee police officers. Scott issued…
After trashing ‘moral equivalence,’ Rick Scott to have lunch with Donald Trump >
Florida Gov. Rick Scott — who on Wednesday said there’s “no moral equivalence” between white supremacists and their opponents — will have lunch today with President Donald…
Jack Latvala draws contrasts with GOP rival Putnam, punts on Trump comments >
HIALEAH — State Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, formally launched his Republican bid for governor here by casting himself as both an old-school Republican and a nonpartisan…
Florida represented by Confederate general’s statue in U.S. Capitol; Democrat aims to get it removed >
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, today urged Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature to meet in a special session in Tallahassee to make good on their…
Today: Undeclared candidate Rick Scott hits the 2018 campaign trail >
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will hit the 2018 campaign trail today in Jacksonville. Republican Scott is widely expected to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson next year,…
Rick Scott, Richard Corcoran want higher hurdle for tax hikes >
Florida Gov. and likely U.S. Senate candidate Rick Scott joined House Speaker and potential governor candidate Richard Corcoran, R-Land-O’Lakes, today to call for a state constitutional…
National GOP slams Bill Nelson on Cuba, Venezuela in Spanish-language radio ad >
With Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson up for re-election next year, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is weighing in with a Spanish-language radio ad that accuses…
Republican Jack Latvala enters Florida governor’s race >
The worst-kept secret in Florida politics is out: Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, filed paperwork today as a 2018 candidate for governor. He joins Agriculture Commissioner…
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