Florida elections News

Trial Lawyers Back Republican in Florida House Race, Insurers Favor Democrat

In a twist of fate and a sign of the times, some Florida business groups are backing the Democrat in a state House race in the Tampa area, while trial lawyers are putting their weight behind the Republican challenger. The …

Former Florida Lawmaker Plans to Challenge CFO Patronis, with Insurance as Key Issue

A former state representative has announced plans to challenge Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis in this fall’s election, and he’s making Florida’s property insurance crisis a central issue. Adam Hattersley, a Democrat of Riverview, near Tampa, served in the Legislature from …