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Drew WilsonJune 12, 2018

North Fort Myers Rep. Matt Caldwell topped the four-person Republican primary for Agriculture Commissioner in May fundraising with more than $200,000 received between his campaign and political committee. The May reports, which show $53,120 in campaign fundraising and $147,500 in committee cash, bring Caldwell’s total fundraising up to $2.12 million with $1.26 million in the […]

Ryan NicolJune 8, 2018

Jeff Porter, the three-term mayor of Homestead, is stepping down from his post effective early next year after submitting a resignation letter last night. That’s according to a report from the Miami Herald. Porter declared his intention to run for Florida Agriculture Commissioner back in January. State law requires candidates to resign before running for […]

Drew WilsonJune 6, 2018

Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell rolled out another cache of endorsements for his Agriculture Commissioner campaign Wednesday. The bulk endorsement included nine county and municipal officials, including four Seminole County constitutional officers in what the campaign called a “sweep” of the Central Florida county. That’s a fair assessment considering the list included Sheriff Dennis […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell added another 10 names to his extensive list of backers Thursday. The bulk endorsement — his tenth since entering the Cabinet race — includes Republican pols from across the Sunshine State, many of them from Brevard County. St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes, Tequesta Rep. MaryLynn Magar and Sarasota County […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley bid to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture has earned the backing of incoming Senate President Bill Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson. “Senator Grimsley is uniquely qualified to be the state’s next Agriculture Commissioner, not only because of her extensive background in citrus growing and cattle ranching, but because […]

Peter SchorschMay 26, 2018

Democratic Nikki Fried has kept the Florida political class guessing for months about a possible statewide run for office. Florida Politics first reported back in February that the attorney, lobbyist and medical marijuana advocate was considering a late entry into the gubernatorial race. More recently, rumors circulated about Fried mounting a bid for Attorney General — […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley is steadily racking up law enforcement support for her statewide campaign to succeed Adam Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner. The longtime Republican lawmaker had already earned the backing of 14 county sheriffs, and on Thursday she added four more — Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast, Liberty County Sheriff Eddie Joe White, Madison […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Another four county sheriffs have lined up behind Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley’s bid to take over for termed-out Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. Joining the 10 sheriffs who have already announced their support for Grimsley are Clay Sheriff Darryl Daniels, Gulf Sheriff Mike Harrison, Levy Sheriff Bobby McCallum and Vollusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. “I am honored […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley topped the Agriculture Commissioner field last month with nearly $190,000 raised between her campaign and committee. “I am proud of our strong campaign efforts and am most grateful for all the support we have received while working to earn our Party’s nomination,” Grimsley said. “We have traveled the state and […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell’s Agriculture Commissioner bid crossed the $2 million mark in total fundraising last month after bringing in $164,275 between his campaign and committee accounts. “I am proud to be running a true, statewide race, from the Panhandle to the Keys. Our hard work has resulted in a tremendous amount of support […]

Tag: 2018 Agriculture Commissioner race

Matt Caldwell tops Ag Commissioner field in May

Homestead mayor resigns ahead of Ag. Commissioner race

Matt Caldwell announces Seminole County ‘sweep’

Matt Caldwell touts ‘tenth wave’ of Ag Commissioner endorsements

Senate leaders back Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

Newly formed political committee offers clues to Nikki Fried’s plans

Denise Grimsley rolls out third wave of sheriff endorsements

Four more lawmen back Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

The surge: Six-figure take buoys Denise Grimsley’s Ag. Commissioner bid

Matt Caldwell raises $164K in April