Peter Schorsch
Florida Politics
Madeira Beach, FL, United States
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Natural gas tax exemption measure clears first Senate committee
The measure would extend an existing tax exemption on natural gas for two more years. → Read More
Gas stove protections measure clears first committee stop
'People love their natural gas. They love their stoves.' → Read More
Here’s Brunch, a pop-up, weekend email during the 2023 Regular Session — 3.12.23
Your Sunday buffet of Florida politics, food, culture & more. → Read More
Ballard Partners launches Veterans Practice Group led by Jeff Miller
The practice group will focus on veteran health care, housing, mental health and suicide prevention. → Read More
Orlando Gudes falls to challenger Gwendolyn Henderson in tight District 5 Tampa City Council battle
Gudes faced scandal last year, leaving his re-election prospects in trouble. → Read More
Newcomer Hoyt Prindle forces runoff in uphill battle against Tampa City Council veteran Charlie Miranda
Miranda has served at various times on Council since 1974. → Read More
Alan Clendenin, Sonja P. Brookins best Tampa City Council Chair Joe Citro in District 1 race
Clendenin is taking his rematch to the next level. → Read More
Guido Maniscalco heads to runoff against progressive challenger Robin Lockett
The results are an upset to former City Council member Mike Suarez, who finished third. → Read More
Lynn Hurtak, Janet Cruz head to overtime after bloody City Council battle
A new election likely won't tone down this battle. → Read More
Bill Carlson trounces Blake Casper's monied machine in Tampa City Council battle
Casper raised $333K, including $255K of his own money. → Read More
Jane Castor scores easy reelection as Tampa’s Mayor
Being on the ballot was a mere technicality. → Read More
Ron DeSantis bringing pre-presidential bid book tour to Pinellas
DeSantis' book looks an awful lot like a presidential precursor. → Read More
With Election Day underway, Janet Cruz condemns recent sign theft and vandalism
A culprit was caught on camera, but is unidentifiable. → Read More
American Cancer Society calls for bipartisan action on biomarker testing coverage
The proposed bills would match patients with the most effective treatment. → Read More
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns blasts Florida higher education bill banning DEI, certain curricula
'By trying to dictate what teachers can and cannot teach, Florida House Bill 999 is an assault on the very liberties articulated by the Founders.' → Read More
Tampa municipal races are tomorrow; here’s what to know
Turnout is expected to be low, but there are plenty of exciting contests. → Read More
Tampa General ranked #1 on Florida’s west coast
It remains a top-three Florida hospital and, for the second year in a row, one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. → Read More
No. 8 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Ed Hooper
While Hooper is a strong advocate for the state’s tourism industry, he also looks out for locals who should be able to enjoy all of the Sunshine State’s amenities. → Read More
Poll: Joe Citro may be in trouble as challengers surge
But don’t count the incumbent out — Citro’s deficit is well within the survey’s large margin of error. → Read More
GOP lawmakers file legislation to protect gas stoves
The bills prohibit local governments from establishing or enforcing major appliance restrictions. → Read More