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Firefighters endorse Jack Latvala in S-16

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The Florida Professional Firefighters announced their endorsement of Jack Latvala’s campaign for Florida Senate in District 16.  The FPF is a state association chartered by the International Association of Firefighters and represents full-time Professional Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel in 175 cities, counties, and special districts. The FPF’s decision to support Latvala’s campaign came following the request of 2nd District Vice President, Winthrop Newton.  The association’s president Bob Carver said, “we believe that you will honorably serve the citizens…

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WSJ: The struggles of an Obama loyalist, Kendrick Meek, in the Florida Senate race.

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From the Wall Street Journal: Until now the best roles in Florida’s Senate election drama were taken by Republicans. The tea party upstart, Marco Rubio, forced Gov. Charlie Crist to drop his lagging primary bid and take his chances as an independent. But now the Democratic script turns out to be as unpredictably wacky. Enter Kendrick Meek, stage left. A young and popular African-American congressman from Miami, the former state trooper got into this campaign before anyone else and expected…

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Gary Fineout: New showdown looming between Charlie Crist and Legislature

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From Gary Fineout: A battle over proposed redistricting amendments is turning into an extraordinary legal fight between members of Congress, the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature, Gov. Charlie Crist and even a former governor. Last month U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown and Mario Diaz-Balart filed a lawsuit in Leon County to get one of two redistricting amendments sponsored by FairDistrictsFlorida.org thrown off the 2010 ballot. Brown, D-Jacksonville, and Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, contend the measure is misleading and would reduce the number of minorities elected. But…

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Jeb Bush endorses Jim Norman for the Florida Senate

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Former Gov. Jeb Bush said in a release that he  endorses Jim Norman’s candidacy in Florida Senate District 12. “Since we walked door-to-door in my first campaign for governor, I have worked with Jim to advance conservative solutions to the challenges Florida has faced,” Bush said in the statement. “Jim is a conservative leader who will fight to strengthen Florida’s economy, advance education reform and do what’s right for the people of Florida.” “I am honored to have Jeb’s endorsement…

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Democratic activist David Schauer contemplating challenge to Sen. Arthenia Joyner

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Democratic activist David Schauer, treasurer of St. Pete Pride and treasurer to the Pinellas DEC, has sent a letter to state Sen. Nan Rich, the Democratic leader in the Florida Senate, that he intends to run an insurgent campaign against lackluster incumbent Arthenia Joyner.  This is not the first time a possible challenger to Sen. Joyner has considered running against her.  State Rep. Darryl Rouson, bolstered by intriguing poll numbers, is also said to be thinking about running against Sen. Joyner. The…

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Fraternal Order of Police endorses Jack Latvala for state Senate

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Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Lodge 10 today became the second organization of public safety professionals to endorse Jack Latvala for the Florida Senate this week. “It was very clear from the beginning that Jack Latvala, a long time resident of Pinellas, understands the needs of our County and State and is willing to work in cooperation with other citizens to create a strong, diversified, and prosperous future, where public safety is the cornerstone of economic growth,” said Jonathan Walser,…

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Florida Senate passes bill that could eliminate head shops

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Is any Democrat having a more meaningful impact this legislative session than Darryl Rouson, who has three substantial bills working through the Legislature? From Mitch Perry: A bill that would forbid Florida retailers to sell bongs, water pipes and other paraphernalia unless that establishment makes at least 75% of all of its profits on tobacco-related products passed 36-0 in the Florida State Senate yesterday. CL readers may recall our story earlier this month on the issue, which is being sponsored by…

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