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
John Rutherford: Defense Appropriations Bill a Win for the First Coast
The bill sent almost $675 billion to the Defense Department, including $606.5 billion in base discretionary funding, $17 billion more than last year.
Jacksonville Chamber Stands Behind Lenny Curry
While he is a favorite to win a second term, Curry does have opposition.
Darren Soto Gets More Funds to Protect Nation’s Electric Grid in First ‘Minibus’ Bill
This is the first of three expected “minibus” bills House Republicans are expected to take up in the coming weeks in response to the Trump administration’s calls for less spending and criticism of hastily passed omnibus bills.
Bill Posey Scores Some Wins on Ports Issues
Capt. John Murray, the CEO of Port Canaveral, called these funds a big win for the region.
Members of the Florida Delegation Weigh in as Trump Meets Kim Jung Un
Most Republicans in the Florida delegation kept away from the matter on Tuesday but there was one prominent exception.
Liberty First Network Grades Florida Legislators
Despite GOP control of both chambers, a majority of legislators--25 out of the 40 members of the Senate and 64 of the 120 members of the House--earned “D” or “F” grades from LFN.
Grady Judd Goes to Bat for Republicans Across Florida
Moody has Bondi’s support and, with Grady now behind her, has the support of 40 sheriffs across the Sunshine State.
Rick Scott Reels in the Support of Overwhelming Majority of Sheriffs in Florida
At an event in St. Petersburg, Scott unveiled the support of 55 of the sheriffs who help lead law enforcement in the state’s 67 counties.
Frank White Unveils First TV Ad in Attorney General Race
With Attorney General Pam Bondi facing term limits after two terms, White, former Judge Ashley Moody and state Rep. Jay Fant are running for the Republican nomination.
Gwen Graham Takes to the TV Airwaves as She Tries to Catch Phil Levine
Graham is running in an increasingly crowded field as billionaire Jeff Greene jumped in the Democratic primary earlier this month. Other candidates include Levine, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Central Florida businessman Chris King.
Coast Guard Cutters Decisive, Dauntless Headed to Pensacola Naval Air Station
The Coast Guard is currently making infrastructure improvements to accommodate to port the ships. They will be involved in battling drugs and search and rescue operations in the area.
Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation Take Aim at the Ortega Regime in Nicaragua
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., is leading a host of legislators--including several from Florida--in calling on the Trump administration to crack down on leaders of the Oretga regime in Nicaragua.
