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San Felasco tees up first protest over medical marijuana

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San Felasco Nurseries is filing what is thought to be theĀ first protest over the state’s licensing process for growers of medical marijuana, according to documents obtained Friday by FloridaPolitics.com. The 41-year-old nursery, based in Gainesville, is challenging its rejection in favor ofĀ Chestnut Hill Tree FarmĀ for the state’s northeast region. In its petition to the Florida Department of Health, the nursery says it was the highest-ranked applicant to grow and process medicinal pot in the region, but that a bureaucratic bungle…

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Senate advancing bill to change “stand your ground” law

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A bill that would force prosecutors to prove self-defense wasn’t a factor before bringing someone using a “stand your ground” defense to trial advanced in the Senate on Wednesday despite a similar House bill being killed the day before. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal Justice approved the bill on a 5-1 vote. But its future is in doubt because a companion House bill died the day before on a tie vote. Sen. Rob Bradley said he’s not giving up…

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Jack Latvala rolls out proposal to aid stricken firefighters

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A trio of Republican lawmakers — and one Democrat — are pursuing a measure in 2016 to boost the legal standing of firefighters who contract cancer while serving the public. State Sen.Ā Jack Latvala‘sĀ SB 456Ā would create a presumption in statute that firefighters employed by the state or local governments who become ill with cancer did so in the line of duty at great personal expense, and potentially depriving them of treatment. Many firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics must fight for years with…

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Darren Soto to speak at Polk Tiger Bay on Oct. 15

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State Sen. Darren Soto will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Tiger Bay Club of Polk County next week. The Orlando Democrat, who is running for Floridaā€™s 9th Congressional District, will speak at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave. inĀ Bartow.Ā  Soto, who represents Senate District 14, is among five Democrats and one Republican seeking the office vacated by U.S. Rep Alan Grayson, the Orlando liberal vacating the seat…

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Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race

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St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is the featured hostĀ for a Sarasota fundraiser later this monthĀ forĀ Susannah Randolph, the Democratic candidate forĀ Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Ā Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs and deserves a fighter for fairness like her.” InĀ one of the most intriguing congressional primaries in the nation, RandolphĀ is seeking to replace incumbent Alan Grayson, who…

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Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

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With a tip of the hat toĀ Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements ā€“ both on and off ā€“ of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Luke StricklandĀ is a new legislative assistant in theĀ Senate Majority Office. Off: Christine DonFrancescoĀ is no longer a legislative assistant forĀ Wellington Democrat state Sen. Joseph Abruzzo. Off: Katie MartinĀ is no longer a legislative assistant forĀ Lakeland Republican state Sen. Kelli Stargel. On: John KotykĀ became a legislative assistant forĀ Elkton Republican state Sen. Travis Hutson. Off: Gina HerronĀ has…

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Email insights: Republicans scared of Susannah Randolph?

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The progressive Orlando-based Randolph political machine cranked up Monday afternoon, circulating an emailĀ that seeks to raise money off of recent attacks by a local conservative blogger. The missive — entitled “Who’s Afraid of Susannah Randolph?” after the Edward Albee classic — cites a post last week by Tea PartierĀ Tom TillisonĀ as a sign from enemy quarters that belies the candidate’s strength. “Of course, there was nothing new or novel about these conservative attacks,” said the post whose “From” line readsĀ Scott Randolph,…

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