Chris Sprowls joins Tampa Electric, Peoples Gas boards
Former House Speaker Chris Sprowls has been appointed to the board of directors for both Tampa Electric (TECO) and Peoples Gas. His appointment was effective April 1, TECO and Peoples Gas board chair...
View ArticleRuth Markel wins Victim/Survivor of the Year Award, for ‘kind,’ firm’...
Nearly nine years after FSU law professor Dan Markel was murdered in his home by hitmen allegedly hired by his ex-wife and her family, Dan’s mother was recognized for her advocacy and actions since...
View ArticleBudget conference: Senate, House at odds over $9M courthouse expenditure
In January, judges implored lawmakers to earmark an extra $9 million for the construction of a new Bernie McCabe 2nd District Court of Appeal building in St. Petersburg. A Monday comparison of proposed...
View ArticleIt’s official: Daniel Perez named House Speaker-designate
Rep. Daniel Perez, a Miami Republican, is poised to become the third Cuban American to take over the House after his fellow Republicans officially made him the Speaker-designate. He delivered a speech...
View ArticleFlorida fatherhood initiative includes multimillion-dollar ad campaign,...
A statewide initiative to improve fatherhood rates and increase male mentorship of at-risk kids is now underway, and there’s much more to come, according to the state agency and organizations leading...
View ArticleResearch shows ‘significant’ gender achievement gaps for boys, but there’s...
Boys in Florida lag behind girls in basic English language proficiency in elementary and middle school but, according to new research from the Helios Education Foundation, there is hope to close the...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis administration slow to implement patient safety culture surveys
A legislative-mandated push to find out if health care professionals in Florida trust the hospitals where they work has yet to be put in place three years after it was ordered. Lawmakers in 2020 passed...
View ArticleChris Sprowls endorses Julie Marcus for Pinellas Supervisor of Elections
Former House Speaker Chris Sprowls is endorsing Julie Marcus for re-election to Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. “I know from experience that the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office...
View ArticleState launches website to support Christ Sprowls’ ‘Fatherhood Initiative’
The state has launched a new website as part of a statewide initiative to improve fatherhood rates and increase male mentorship of at-risk kids. The Father First website and accompanying initiative...
View ArticleJulie Marcus lands 3 congressional endorsements
Three U.S. Representatives are backing Julie Marcus for re-election to Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Laurel Lee and Anna Paulina Luna, all Republicans, are...
View ArticleBruce Bartlett, Chris Sprowls endorse Adam Ross for Pinellas Tax Collector
Pinellas County State Attorney Bruce Bartlett and former House Speaker Chris Sprowls are offering their support for Adam Ross in his bid for Pinellas County Tax Collector. Ross is a former Assistant...
View ArticleTampa Bay area Sheriffs back Adam Ross for Pinellas Tax Collector
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is backing Adam Ross for Pinellas County Tax Collector. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco also is offering his support. “Adam Ross is a strong supporter of law...
View ArticleSun Coast PBA backs Adam Ross for Pinellas Tax Collector
The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association is backing Adam Ross for election as Pinellas County Tax Collector. Ross is running to succeed incumbent Tax Collector Charles Thomas, who is not seeking...
View ArticleAdam Ross lands trio of constitutional officer endorsements
Adam Ross has received endorsements from three constitutional officers for the constitutional office he is seeking. Pinellas County Clerk of Court Ken Burke, Public Defender Sara Mollo and Pinellas...
View Article3 Pinellas County Commissioners endorse Adam Ross for Tax Collector
Three Pinellas County Commissioners — all Republicans — are endorsing Adam Ross for Pinellas County Tax Collector. The endorsements come from Dave Eggers, the longest serving Commissioner of the three,...
View ArticleGus Bilirakis, Anna Paulina Luna back Adam Ross for Pinellas Tax Collector
Adam Ross has secured endorsements from two congressional leaders in his bid for Pinellas County Tax Collector. U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis — one of the state’s most senior congressional delegation...
View ArticleAdam Ross rounds up cadre of conservative support for Tax Collector bid
Four Republican state lawmakers are backing Adam Ross in his bid for Pinellas County Tax Collector, including state Reps. Adam Anderson, Kim Berfield, Linda Chaney and Berny Jacques. All four...
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