The League of Women Voters wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Florida Department of Agriculture's handling of concealed carry permits under Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.In a request Monday, the League, a non-partisan organization, said the public needs assurance that they are safe after multiple reports that Putnam's office mishandled background … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters wants Bondi to investigate concealed carry program
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Ashley Moody wants you to know she’s not a politician in new ad
Republican attorney general candidate Ashley Moody has unveiled her first campaign video ad, asserting her conservative credentials in the face of attacks that she's a "liberal" from GOP primary opponent Frank White.The ad includes a photo of Donald Trump, who hasn't endorsed Moody – Trump is shown with current Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has.The script is crafted to … [Read more...] about Ashley Moody wants you to know she’s not a politician in new ad
Scott asks court to end lawsuit demanding he and his wife disclose their investments
Tallahassee attorney Don Hinkle's persistent legal battle to force Gov. Rick Scott to disclose everything he has invested in while in office goes before a panel of appellate court judges today.Hinkle alleges that the governor is violating the state's financial disclosure and blind trust laws by failing to report the assets he controls in partnerships and his wife's revocable … [Read more...] about Scott asks court to end lawsuit demanding he and his wife disclose their investments
Putin must think people in Florida are dumb
WASHINGTON – Remember that Russian simulation showing missiles raining down on Florida?Despite a very clear view of Florida, where President Donald Trump spends a good deal of time, Russian President Vladimir Putin today denied it was even Florida."There was not a caption saying Florida. They could — take a more careful look at it. There was never a caption, … [Read more...] about Putin must think people in Florida are dumb
Can Democrats flip this Florida congressional seat? Fundraising suggests perhaps?
With the help of a significant infusion of her own money, Democrat Kristen Carlson has jumped into the lead in fundraising among all candidates of both parties in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in the Congressional District 15 seat.Carlson raised a total of $249,772, including $75,614 in a loan and contributions from herself, since filing in the race in May, … [Read more...] about Can Democrats flip this Florida congressional seat? Fundraising suggests perhaps?
With Putnam-DeSantis race closing,’ danger lurks for GOP, Chamber’s political guru says
Marian Johnson has tracked political trends in Florida for a long time.The senior vice president for political strategy at the Florida Chamber of Commerce says the Republican race for governor between Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis is so volatile it could go either way, and could wreck the GOP come November."The tide is going right now in Mr. DeSantis' way," Johnson told leaders … [Read more...] about With Putnam-DeSantis race closing,’ danger lurks for GOP, Chamber’s political guru says
Gwen Graham campaign touts support from former CFO Alex Sink
Gwen Graham is now counting among her supporters the last Democrat elected to Florida's Cabinet, former CFO Alex Sink — a name that still haunts some Democrats."It's an honor to have Alex Sink's support," Graham said in a statement Tuesday. "She has been a trailblazer for Florida women in business and public service — and I wish I were running today to serve as … [Read more...] about Gwen Graham campaign touts support from former CFO Alex Sink
Putnam ad: DeSantis voted to cut Medicare, Social Security; Democrats: Putnam did too
It's that time in the campaign season when candidates start accusing each other of trying to take away granny's health care.Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is airing a new ad that takes aim at his Republican primary opponent, Rep. Ron DeSantis, for votes in Congress that could have affected benefits for Social Security and Medicare.Florida is home to more seniors than … [Read more...] about Putnam ad: DeSantis voted to cut Medicare, Social Security; Democrats: Putnam did too
Rep. Gus Bilirakis sends out false press release inflating amount of local fundraising support
The press release blasted over the weekend touted an accomplishment that would make any congressional candidate stand out.Between April and June, District 12 Congressman Gus Bilirakis, R-New Port Richey, raised $355,000 for his re-election bid, "almost 90 percent of which came from Floridians," claimed the campaign statement titled "Local Support Flowing for Bilirakis."There is … [Read more...] about Rep. Gus Bilirakis sends out false press release inflating amount of local fundraising support
Rick Scott on his wealth: I don’t know how they invested the dollars’
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday did not shed any new light on how his personal wealth skyrocketed last year.At the conclusion of a U.S. Senate campaign event at a business in St. Pete, most of the questions were about the spike in Scott's net worth."I put all my assets in a blind trust. So I don't know how they invested the dollars," Scott told reporters in St. Petersburg.It was … [Read more...] about Rick Scott on his wealth: I don’t know how they invested the dollars’