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Despite the University Athletic Association’s efforts, a political Keith Perry TV ad featuring Albert the alligator has continued airing.
Read More »District 21 race pits two Florida natives, Keith Perry and Andrew Morey
The District 21 state house race in Florida offers Republican incumbent Keith Perry and Democratic newcomer Andrew Morey. Both candidates have a Florida background and based their careers outside politics in Alachua County.
Read More »State representative’s campaign removes ad featuring Albert
A campaign removed its political ad from YouTube after the University Athletic Association disapproved the appearance of mascot Albert the alligator.
Read More »George P. Bush promotes Maverick PAC at Swamp Restaurant
While many were focused on the O'Connell Center, about 75 attendees sporting "Romney — Believe in America" stickers and sipping on beer gathered at The Swamp restaurant as George P. Bush, eldest son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush spoke about Maverick PAC, a political action committee focused on engaging a new generation of Republican leaders.
Read More »Election wrap up
One race from the Tuesday ballot may take a few days to resolve. Longtime Congressman Cliff Stearns is going to have to depend on provisional and overseas ballots if he wants to continue his career in congress. Running in the newly formed third congressional district, he trails Tea Party favorite …
Read More »In the wake of I-75 tragedy motorists will soon see improved signage
In the weeks following the January I-75 tragedy that left 11 people dead, Republican State Representative Keith Perry from District 22 pushed lawmakers for improved signage along the interstate. Perry says the accidents that occurred during the smoky and foggy conditions on the section of the interstate crossing Payne’s Prairie could …
Read More »Representative Perry: Scott made the right call with vetoes
One State Representative is confident this year’s state budget is better prioritized than the last. Marion County State Representative Keith Perry says the Governor’s decision to veto $473 million less than last year was well thought out. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/Perrysb1.mp3] Perry says the state’s main concern now should be unemployment. He says …
Read More »Thousands of acres burning in North Central Florida
Heavy smoke this morning throughout North Central Florida has reduced visibility on roadways and made for hazardous driving conditions. While the fire in Levy Prairie just over the Alachua-Putnam county line may bring in some smoke, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Ludie Bond says the main source of the smoke is from …
Read More »Lawmaker pushes for newer, electronic signage on I-75 to increase safety
State Representative Keith Perry held a press conference this afternoon to discuss plans for making the roadways safer in lieu of the horrific multi-car accident last week on Interstate-75. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Maria Tridas reports, Perry wants to see new technology utilized on signs on both ends of Payne’s Prairie. …
Read More »STATE ELECTION RESULTS 11:30 Update
STATE SENATOR Marco Rubio REP 2,470,224 (49.87%) Kendrick B. Meek DEM 977,868 (19.74%) Alexander Andrew Snitker LBT 23,099 (0.47%) Bernie DeCastro CPF 4,511 (0.09%) Sue Askeland NPA 14,509 (0.29%) Bruce Ray Riggs NPA 3,416 (0.07%) Bobbie Bean NPA 4,071 (0.08%) Rick Tyler NPA 6,965 (0.14%) Charlie Crist NPA 1,445,076 (29.17%) …
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