Democratic Governors Association: âRick Scott represents the worst of American politicsâ
Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Nathan Daschle unloads on Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Scott in a new…
Tallahassee receives $1.2 million federal broadband network grant
Tallahassee has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant to help expand broadband services in low-income neighborhoods, a…
Sarasota supervisor of elections accused of influencing candidateâs decision to concede
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is reporting new accusations that Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent influenced charter review…
Sen. Merkley: Federal immigration âreform isnât going to happen this yearâ
This weekend Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., shot down prospects for a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the fall,…
Chilesâ previous work for controversial church comes to light
Bud Chiles touts his work running a nonprofit in New York City as a significant step in giving…
Oil spill roundup: Mon., Aug. 30
+ A company that had been a cleanup contractor in Florida and is now operating in Michigan to…
Crist comments on health care, gay marriage may drive votes to Meek
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist continues to walk an increasingly fine line in his Senate bid as an independent,…
At D.C. rally, ideological divides apparent between tea party grassroots and organizers
When Glenn Beck scheduled a mass rally for Aug. 28 in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,…
Crist offers conflicting statements on health care reform
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist had always opposed federal health care reform till today when he told Scott Harris…
Hillsborough schedules public hearing on changes to red light camera law
The public will gets its say with Hillsborough commissioners next week over the countyâs red-light camera program, a…
Meek won his primary, but still struggles to rally Democrats
Days before Floridaâs primary, President Obama finally did what Rep. Kendrick Meekâs supporters had been begging him to…
Crenshaw says he will donate illegal campaign contributions to charity
Paul Magliocchetti, the lobbyist recently indicted on eight counts of making illegal campaign contributions, spread his wealth to…
State to hold high-speed rail public meetings in Tampa, Orlando
The Florida Department of Transportation has set public meetings next week during which the agency will present its…
âGrayson saved our schools!â chant children in his first general election ad
First-term Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson has a surprisingly gentle first ad of the general election season. Grayson stands…
McCollumâs illegal immigration, health care fights at issue in A.G. race
Republican icon Sarah Palin, former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, legendary lawman Eliot Ness. Names well-known to the…
McCollum, bucking his own party and allies, refuses to endorse Scott
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum refused to endorse his Republican primary opponent Rick Scott for governor (at least,…
Scott staff says opposition to New York Muslim community center âprobably savedâ campaign (Update: Post not written by staffer)
In a post titled âLessons for Conservatives From the Rick Scott Campaign,â Scottâs staff lays out its views…
Scott and Thrasher meet today to mend fences, talk strategy
State Sen. and Republican Party of Florida Chairman John Thrasher will meet with Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott…
Stanley calls on Crenshaw to return contributions from arrested lobbyist
In a new press release, independent congressional candidate Troy Stanley calls for his Republican opponent Rep. Ander Crenshaw…
What will the Florida GOPâs embrace of S.B. 1070-like legislation mean for November?
South Florida reporters and columnists are measuring the impact GOP support for Arizona-type immigration enforcement legislation would have…
Ex-MMS director advises oil spill commission on reforming industry oversight
Former Obama Administration Minerals Management Service Director Elizabeth Birnbaum Former Obama Administration Minerals Management Service Director Elizabeth Birnbaum,…
McCollum campaign declines to endorse Scott for governor
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum did not mention his gubernatorial opponent, former health care executive Rick Scott, by name…
Tuesdayâs Miami-Dade County results
In Miami-Dade County, 17 percent of 1.2 million registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday. Miami-Dade has the…
Independent Tallahassee mayor candidate loses tight race, pledges to push for accountability
Independent candidate for mayor of Tallahassee Steve Stewart lost a tight race to incumbent John Marks yesterday, who…
Scott a boon to state Republican Party?
Rick Scott may not be the darling of the stateâs conservative establishment, but his victory in the Republican…
Tuesdayâs Broward County results
In Broward County, almost 15 percent of over 1 million registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday. This…
Bill McCollum concedes, doesnât mention Rick Scott by name
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollumâs campaign sent out a press release early Wednesday morning conceding the Republican primary…
At Thrasher victory party, tension over Republican gubernatorial nominee
State Sen. John Thrasherâs primary win was basically a lock (he was the incumbent candidate for District 8…
Frederica Wilson enjoys comfortable lead in race to replace Meek
State Sen. Frederica Wilson leads in the Democratic primary for Florida U.S. House District 17 with almost 35…
Rick Scott wins Republican nomination for Florida governor
In a stunning upset, former health care executive Rick Scott won Floridaâs Republican primary for governor last night,…