Nick Duran won’t stay in House, may run for Miami commission in 2023

Nick Duran won’t stay in House, may run for Miami commission in 2023

Florida State Rep. Nicholas Duran (D-112-Miami) said on Friday that he would not be seeking re-election next year and that this upcoming legislative session would be his last. But, he said in an email blast, he was not finished with public service. “Far from it.” And las malas lenguas say he’s already got sights on […]

Republicans start lining up for 2018 state primaries, challenges

Republicans start lining up for 2018 state primaries, challenges

A number of Florida House seats in the 305 will be vacated by term-limited legislators next year — and already there are a bunch of wannabes getting in line to replace ’em. David Rivera jumped into the race for District 105 last week, which would pit him against Doral Councilwoman Ana Maria Rodriguez, who filed […]

GOP big wigs line up to back Rosy Palomino for House 112

GOP big wigs line up to back Rosy Palomino for House 112

Republican Florida House candidate Rosy Palomino, who is running for a Democrat-held vacated seat that the GOP really wants to turn, has two Tallahassee big wigs helping her get there. Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera and State Rep. Jose Oliva, slated to be Florida Speaker of the House in 2018, top a host committee, still in formation […]