by John Lucas | Dec 6, 2018
When former House speaker Richard Corcoran announced in May he would not run for governor and would, instead, endorse Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in the Republican primary, he said he was “going home” to Land O’ Lakes. It turns out, Corcoran didn’t go home...
by John Lucas | Dec 6, 2018
With the election behind him and his transition team working on the details of assuming office next month, Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will take some time this weekend to launch a tour across Florida to thank those who helped him win the governor’s race last month. It’s...
by John Lucas | Dec 6, 2018
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday the appointment of more than 40 members to a new transition committee, this one advising him on matters relating to education and workforce development. The group will be chaired by the head of the State Board of...
by John Lucas | Dec 5, 2018
The only Democrat to hold a statewide office in Florida beginning next month will count on a family member to help organize her inaugural events. Agriculture Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried announced Wednesday that her sister, Jenni Shaffren, will serve as co-chair of...
by John Lucas | Dec 4, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott will forego being sworn-in to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3 so he can finish-out his term as governor before heading to Washington, D.C.. As the Capitolist first reported on November 28, Scott was considering a plan that would delay taking the oath of...
