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Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory announced Wednesday that Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst is endorsing his campaign to succeed Rep. Joe Gruters in House District 73. “I’m proud to endorse Tommy Gregory,” said Furst. “There is no question in my mind that he has what it takes to serve us very well in Tallahassee. His leadership background […]

Scott PowersJune 27, 2018

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The issue of regulation of guns turned out to be more of a matter of who ought to pursue gun law reforms, not whether they ought to be pursued, for the three candidates for Orange County mayor who squared off in a debate Wednesday afternoon. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings made it clear Wednesday that he wants […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

A political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association gave Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak its seal of approval in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Clay Ingram in Escambia-based House District 1. “As a lifelong member of her community, Rebekah Bydlak will be a great representative to her constituents in House District 1 and the […]

Scott PowersJune 27, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is releasing results of internal polling Wednesday that show his support numbers rising across the board in four Florida markets heading toward the August 28 Democratic primary. The survey by David Binder Research finds a relatively tight race for the top four contenders in a survey of likely Democratic primary […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley added a trio of endorsements Tuesday from past chairs of the Republican Party of Florida. Lining up behind the Sebring Senator were former Chairman Al Cardenas, Chairwomen Carole Jean Jordan and Leslie Dougher, as well as Wendy Bitner Rodin, wife of deceased former Chairman Dave Bitner. “Denise knows agriculture better […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

A fresh poll shows Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam with a solid lead in the Republican primary for Governor, while on the Democratic side it’s still anybody’s race. The NBC News/Marist Poll found Putnam leading Northeast Florida U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis 38-21 percent, with 39 percent undecided. That lines up with another recent poll, commissioned by […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

Central Florida Democrats may not have gotten a debate in their backyard, but they did get to hear Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum give his pitch Tuesday on why he should be the Democrat to go toe-to-toe with Adam Putnam or Ron DeSantis in November. Before the town hall got into full swing, Gillum made clear, […]

Scott PowersJune 26, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody has pulled together a statewide grassroots committee with more than 150 members, her campaign announced Tuesday. “Our campaign to serve as the state’s top prosecutor continues to build upon the significant endorsements of 42 of 49 Republican sheriffs, the Florida Police Benevolent Association, 12 of 20 State Attorneys, and […]

Drew WilsonJune 26, 2018

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James Buchanan picked up an endorsement Tuesday from a former rival in the race to replace Sarasota Republican Rep. Julio Gonzalez, who is leaving the state House to run for Florida’s 17th Congressional District. Republican Nicholas Trolli opened a campaign account to run for House District 74 in February before U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney’s retirement announcement led […]

Drew WilsonJune 26, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott pulled in some serious cash for his Senate bid last month according to newly filed finance reports for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, a fundraising arm supporting Republican campaigns for the U.S. Senate. The NRSC pulled in $5.4 million last month according to its June filing, and a dive into its report […]

Tag: 2018 election

Bill Furst endorses Tommy Gregory for HD 73

Orange County mayoral candidates all looking for some sort of gun reform

Florida Medical Association backs Rebekah Bydlak for HD 1

Chris King touting internal poll showing all his numbers rising

Former Florida GOP chairs wade into Ag Commissioner race, back Denise Grimsley

NBC News poll: Adam Putnam clear GOP Gov. front-runner, Democrats split

Andrew Gillum makes his case at Orlando town hall

Ashley Moody announces 150-member grassroots committee

Nicholas Trolli endorses James Buchanan in HD 74

Rick Scott, NRSC team up for $670K raised in May