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We share a common vision: Jackson Health union endorses Oliver Gilbert in CD 24 race
11+ min ago (330+ words) The union representing workers at Miami-Dade's public hospital network is backing County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert's bid for Florida's 24th Congressional District. SEIU Healthcare Florida, Local 1991, which collectively bargains for more than 6, 800 nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals at Jackson Health System,…...
'Slow down': Brandi Gabbard challenges Ken Welch's Tropicana Field redevelopment pick
14+ min ago (799+ words) Gabbard points out that city staff, after reviewing the final proposals, found no clear front-runner " raising questions about why the process is moving ahead at this pace. Gabbard, now running against Welch for Mayor, says the city is moving too…...
Steven Horsford backs Kendrick Meek Jr. in CD 24 race, joins local effort on TPS
48+ min ago (413+ words) A Congressional Black Caucus leader is adding his national profile " and Caribbean advocacy " to Democrat Kendrick Meek Jr. s campaign for Floridas 24th Congressional District. U. S. Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada, Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus, is endorsing Meek for…...
Erin Huntley's HD 45 bid catches fire with Reedy Creek firefighters
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (316+ words) Erin Huntley is adding some first-responder muscle to her bid to flip one of Central Florida's most-watched legislative seats. The Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 2117) is endorsing Huntley in the race for House District 45. The union represents the…...
Scallops ahoy! FWC opens recreational bay scallop harvesting season in Big Bend
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (274+ words) Recreational bay scallop harvesting season is open along several Big Bend area counties. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials this week formally opened the season for harvesting bay scallops in portions of Franklin, Taylor, Levy, Citrus and Hernando…...
Alex Vindman campaign identifies potential path to victory over 'untested' Ashley Moody
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (699+ words) Democrat Alex Vindman's campaign feels confident he can unseat incumbent U. S. Sen. Ashley Moody in a political environment hostile to Donald Trump. A strategy memo released by the campaign shows a worse environment for Republicans than in 2018, including in the President's…...
Ken Welch presses ahead with The Burg Bid for Tropicana Field redevelopment
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (758+ words) As St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch formally announced intent to sell Historic Gas Plant District land to Blake Investment Partners, the Mayor argued the move is a step toward delivering on promises made. Standing at Campbell Park, Welch said The…...
Florida AFL-CIO endorses Pia Dandiya for CD 22
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (354+ words) Florida's largest labor federation wants Democrat Pia Dandiya in Congress, citing her commitment to workers' rights, fair wages and retirement security. The Florida AFL-CIO, which represents more than 500, 000 active and retired workers through affiliated local and international unions, just endorsed…...
Incoming legislative leaders endorse Blaise Ingoglia, Wilton Simpson, James Uthmeier
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (681+ words) As they prepare to take gavels in their respective chambers, Senate President-designate Jim Boyd'and House Speaker-designate'Sam Garrison agree on which Cabinet members they want to work with under a new Florida administration. They're both backing CFO Blaise Ingoglia, Agriculture Commissioner…...
Florida student athletes get a Second Chance as heart screening law takes effect
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (444+ words) A new law requiring Florida's high school student athletes to undergo heart screenings before taking the field is now in effect, delivering on a promise born from tragedy in one of the state's smallest communities. The Second Chance Act, which…...