Kevin Derby
Originally from Jacksonville, Kevin Derby is the editor of Florida Daily and covers politics across Florida. Reach Kevin at kevin.derby@floridadaily.com
Bernie Sanders Ready to Hit Florida for Andrew Gillum
The Gillum campaign announced on Tuesday that Sanders plans to hit Tampa and the University of Central Florida in Orlando on Friday to support the Tallahassee mayor’s bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
Al Lawson Helps Lake City Gateway Airport Secure Almost $7 Million in Federal Funds
This marks the first time in a decade that the airport is getting a major renovation.
Arthenia Joyner Backs Gwen Graham for Governor
Former state Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner, who was arrested for her role in calling for movie theaters to be desegregated during the civil rights era, endorsed Graham on Tuesday.
Florida’s Debt Cut More than $10 Billion Under Rick Scott
Currently challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., in one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate contests in the nation, on Monday, Gov. Rick Scott showcased his efforts to lower Florida’s debt.
Scott announced that...
Rick Scott Declares State of Emergency for Counties Hit by Red Tide
Scott issued an executive order on Monday afternoon.
Neil Combee Has the Lead in GOP Primary in Central Florida Congressional Race
Former state Rep. Neil Combee has the edge in the competitive Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., a new poll finds.
St. Pete Polls took a poll for Florida Politics which...
Al Lawson Holds Solid Lead Over Alvin Brown in New Poll
A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla. with a commanding lead over former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown in one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in Florida.
St. Pete’s Polls took a...
Gas Prices on the Rise Across Florida
Over the past week, gas prices in the Sunshine State edged up five cents even as other states in the region, including Georgia, saw their prices drop, a new report from AAA finds.
AAA released...
Francis Rooney Calls on Federal Officials to Visit Florida to See Impact of Algae...
Last week, the freshman Republican sent letters to four U.S. Cabinet secretaries urging them to “visit Southwest Florida first hand so that they may personally assess the damage, meet with key local officials, and provide recommendations on how their agencies may be able to help."
Florida NOW Calls on Jeff Greene to End Gubernatorial Campaign
With a little over two weeks to go until the Democratic gubernatorial primary, billionaire Jeff Greene’s campaign has been rocked with news of a police report filed at the end of 2012 accusing him...
Marco Rubio Opposes Kendall Parkway in Miami Dade
Rubio appeared on NBC 6 Miami and said that the expressway project needs to take a backseat to Everglades restoration.
Carlos Curbelo Reels in FEMA Funds for Key West
This week, Curbelo announced that FEMA was sending a $1.7 million grant to Key West’s Accelerated Debris Removal operations to help continued cleanup efforts after the hurricane.
