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LeRoy Collins, Jr. Dies in Bike Accident

Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr., executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, was killed Thursday when he was hit by a driver while riding his bike in Tampa. He was 75. Collins, the son of former Florida Gov. LeRoy Collins, was crossing a street…

Audio Recording Supports Accusations That Nwasike Misused Funds

Keep God in America funds were used for this purpose because Fields was experiencing financial hardship and Nwasike authorized him to dip into the account to cover his personal bills. Though it is not immediately clear how much of that money has been repaid to Keep God in America, the fact that Fields was in such dire financial straits calls the legitimacy of his $2,000 campaign contribution into serious question…

FLASHBACK: John Delaney’s 1995 Campaign Kick-Off Speech

Thank you, Tom, and thank you all for coming tonight. I’m John Delaney. I’m running for mayor of the City of Jacksonville. I need you to help me. Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re here tonight because we believe this city is in the opening moments of greatness. Jacksonville is making a fresh start…

Scott Won’t OK Jacksonville Debate Without Audience

The fate of the only scheduled statewide television debate between Bill McCollum and Rick Scott remained in doubt Wednesday, despite McCollum’s bowing to his rival’s demand that the contest be held in Jacksonville, not Orlando. McCollum’s campaign wrote debate sponsor Leadership Florida…

Greene and Democrats in Awkward Dance

Nearly even with U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek in polls, U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Greene could be the Democratic Party’s nominee this fall. But the candidate and the party hardly know each other. Greene, a multi-millionaire who is largely self-financing his campaign, pulled nearly even with establishment Democratic favorite Kendrick Meek by buying millions of dollars [...]

Scott Wouldn’t Close Door on Drilling

GOP gubernatorial front runner Rick Scott left open the possibility of future oil drilling in Florida waters as he campaigned across Florida’s oil-threatened Emerald Coast Monday. “If we figure out some day it’s safe, then I think we ought to look at it,” he said. “But today it’s not safe.” Scott concluded a six-day tour [...]