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Charlie Crist endorsed by Florida Professional Firefighters and Fraternal Order of Police

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TheĀ Charlie CristĀ campaign announced late Friday afternoon that the Democrat fighting to win Florida’s 13th Congressional District this November has been endorsed by theĀ Florida Professional Firefighters and the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police. “Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line for the communities they love and serve,” said Jim Tolley, president of Florida Professional Firefighters, a state affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters. “Charlie Crist understands that sacrifice and has fought time and again to…

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Teen involved in controversial sex case blasts Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober

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Less than a week after the motherĀ of a sex crime victim issued a statementĀ bashingĀ Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober, the victim in that case has come forward with her own critical statement, and it’s equally as vitriolic towards the GOP incumbent, now in a spirited race for his political life. “The fact is Mr. Ober, that as a result of my time withĀ you andĀ your administration I have felt judged, ridiculed, blamed, dismissed, and uncared for time and time again,” the unidentified…

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Andrew Warren campaign now bringing up Mark Ober quote from 2004 regarding underage rape case

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Andrew Warren, the Democrat who is challenging GOP incumbent Mark Ober in the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s race, is now claiming that Ober’s recent statementĀ at a Tampa Tiger Bay Club about an ongoing sexual assault case isn’t the first time that he has made provocativeĀ comments on this topic. In a statement issued out on Monday morning, Warren referred to aĀ 2003 incident in which three Plant High school athletes and a former student had sex with a 14-year-old Plant High girl.…

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As contentious primary campaign comes to a conclusion, Kevin Beckner has no regrets

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On the eve of what has been the most raucous primary race in Hillsborough County, Kevin Beckner says he wouldn’t do anything differently in his campaign to defeat Pat Frank for Clerk of the Circuit Court. “No regrets whatsoever,” Beckner said while attending the NAACP sponsored “Souls to the Polls” event atĀ the College Hill Public Library in East Tampa on Sunday afternoon.Ā “Some people have characterized it as a negative campaign, but I have based it on a campaign of facts,…

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Toast to the Bay/Dump into the Bay: Bill Edwards and Mike Deeson

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Toast to the Bay: Bill Edwards, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Al Lang Stadium Fox 13 reported this week St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is on board with plans to expand Al Lang Stadium and supports efforts to put a referendum to voters. The expansion would more than double capacity for Tampa Bay Rowdies Fans from 7,500 to more than 18,000. The entire project is expected to cost about $70 million. Some of that would likely be paid using Pinellas…

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Mike Deeson, Safety Harbor Mayor named in slander suit

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Business owner Jim Barge is suing several individuals and companies alleging he was falsely accused of stealing a campaign sign in 2014 from a Safety Harbor yard. Barge was caught on tape removing a sign for former Safety Harbor Mayor Joe Ayoub. The lawsuit names both Ayoubā€™s then challenger, Andy Steingold, as well as WTSP investigative reporter Mike Deeson and accuses the two of scheming with Ray Duke, the man who took the video in question, to create a ā€œfalse…

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Charles Billi gone from WTSP

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WTSP Channel 10 reporter and anchor Charles Billi is no longer working for the station. His last day on the job was reportedly January 31. According to The Florida News Center inside sources said Billi had been off the air for the past few weeks even though he only officially announced leaving Tuesday on Facebook. Billi was reportedly sitting out the duration of his contract. Sources told The Florida News Center Billiā€™s contract was not renewed due to creative differences…

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