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'Overcommunicating': Byron Donalds talks media decentralization and advocates for 'long-form' videos from politicians
2+ min ago (221+ words) Gubernatorial candidate'Byron Donalds gave a glimpse into his vision of the future of media and his own communication strategy to the Florida Association of Broadcasters this week. Donalds talked about the "trust issue" in politics being something that extends to…...
Anthony Bonna lands a Huckabee blessing as his HD 85 endorsement wall keeps rising
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (153+ words) Anthony Bonna has another endorsement to staple to the pile " this one with a national, faith-and-values flavor. "To receive the endorsement of Huck PAC is both humbling and encouraging," Bonna said, crediting Huckabee'swillingness "to speak openly about his faith and…...
Jenna Ellis: Why is the Florida GOP afraid of a debate?
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (926+ words) The Republican Party has spent years making a simple argument to the American people: Trust the voters. Republicans trusted voters to reject COVID-era mandates. They trusted voters to choose school choice. They trusted voters to elect conservatives who would challenge…...
Police report: Manatee Commission candidate Tony Barrett accused of hitting ex-girlfriend's head on floor
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (400+ words) A newly released Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrest report says a domestic battery charge against Tony Barrett stems from an alleged early-morning altercation with his ex-girlfriend inside their shared home. Barrett, a Republican candidate for the Manatee County Commission's countywide…...
Clearwater City Council finalizes Garden Avenue vacation for Church of Scientology project
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (391+ words) The Clearwater City Council has voted 3-2 to finalize approval to vacate a portion of South Garden Avenue downtown in front of the Church of Scientology's Flag Building. The Church owns property adjacent to Garden Avenue and wants to build an…...
Florida NOW backs Courtney Bermudez in St. Pete City Council District 2 race
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (254+ words) The Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women is backing Courtney Bermudez in the District 2 race to replace Brandi Gabbard on the St. Petersburg City Council. Florida NOW is a feminist advocacy organization that supports reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality,…...
Receipts matter: Gina Driscoll calls out Brandi Gabbard over mayoral debate claims
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (911+ words) St. Petersburg City Council Member Gina Driscoll is accusing fellow Council Member and mayoral candidate Brandi Gabbard of taking credit for two of her initiatives. Driscoll took issue with claims made during Thursday evening's mayoral forum in a post on…...
Mike Fasano's five offices collect more than taxes this July
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (325+ words) For one month a year, walking into a Tax Collector's office actually feels good. Tax Collector Mike Fasano's'five Pasco County locations will spend July collecting donations for the Pasco County School District's ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program, which provides financial…...
Last Call for 6. 18. 26 " A prime-time read of what's going down in Florida
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1069+ words) " First Shot " A group of Democratic organizations is hosting a Primary Election Forum this evening, bringing together Democratic candidates for statewide, congressional and legislative offices ahead of the Aug. 18 nominating contest. The event, organized by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, the…...
Ro Khanna backs Elijah Manley over current, former House colleagues in CD 20 Primary
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (331+ words) U. S. Rep. Ro Khanna just endorsed Elijah Manley over one of his colleagues in a South Florida congressional race. Khanna, a California Democrat with a national profile, said he supports Manley as the progressive choice. "I'm proud to endorse Elijah Manley,…...