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Staff ReportsJuly 10, 2018

An allegation that a former Rene Plasencia campaign staffer downloaded private campaign data and took it with him to a GOP rival was turned over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Plasencia’s campaign manager said Tuesday. But Acacia Baker also told Florida Politics that FDLE agents “acknowledged that information was obviously accessed, but without a signed confidentiality agreement or […]

Staff ReportsJuly 10, 2018

A former campaign volunteer for Rene Plasencia is seeking an apology from the state representative after the Orlando Republican accused him of downloading campaign data and taking it with him to a GOP rival. George Collins is challenging Plasencia, first elected in 2014, for the House District 50 seat. “Although my counsel has advised me I have […]

Scott PowersJuly 2, 2018

By the numbers, the Republican gubernatorial primary may be scoring the themes of who knows Florida, and who Florida wants. The campaigns for Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis have been throwing around numbers Monday. Putnam’s campaign went first, putting out a graphic noting that their candidate mentioned Florida 75 times […]

Scott PowersJune 29, 2018

In a Republican Party of Florida Sunshine Summit full of red-meat conservative discussions, attorney general candidate Ashley Moody kept it basic Friday, repeatedly stressing her passion for rule of law. “I was raised to believe in the in the importance of our family, my faith, and to respect the rule of law,” said the former […]

Scott PowersJune 27, 2018

Republican state House candidate Mikaela Nix has picked up new endorsements from nine elected officials and former officials in Orange County for her campaign to be elected in House District 47, her campaign announced. Those include Orange County mayoral candidate and Commissioner Pete Clarke, Belle Isle Mayor Lydia Pisano, and Edgewood Mayor Ray Bagshaw. “We […]

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 […]

Scott PowersJune 22, 2018

No more speculation about whether President Donald Trump‘s kind words Ron DeSantis were just praise for the moment: Trump Friday morning tweeted out a full-throated endorsement of the Republican congressman’s bid in Florida’s gubernatorial election. “Congressman Ron DeSantis, a top student at Yale and Harvard Law School, is running for Governor of the Great State […]

Scott PowersJune 19, 2018

John Stemberger and the political arm of his Florida Family Policy Council have called a news conference Wednesday with Adam Putnam — presumably to endorse the Republican’s run for governor. Florida Family Action, the 501[c][4] supporting the political work of the Florida Family Policy Council, has set the event with Putnam at Stemberger’s Orlando law office […]

Scott PowersJune 19, 2018

Republican attorney general candidate state Rep. Frank White has launched his second television commercial of the campaign season, this time pushing his conservative stances regarding pro-life and the NRA and his commitment to stand with President Donald Trump. The new 30-second spot, “Tough. Effective. Conservative.” is part of a multi-million, state-wide TV buy running through […]

Scott PowersJune 18, 2018

State Rep. Rene Plasencia is alleging that a volunteer who moved from his re-election campaign to the campaign of his Republican primary opponent George Collins illegally downloaded Plasencia’s campaign data and took it with him to Collins’ campaign. Plasencia and his campaign met with an Orange County Sheriff’s Office detective Monday. Plasencia said they intend […]

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Rene Plasencia campaign fires back over data theft allegation

Former Rene Plasencia campaign worker denies taking info to rival

Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis going after each other by the numbers

Ashley Moody stresses her passion for rule of law

Mikaela Nix picks up local officials’ endorsements in HD 47 race

Ashley Moody announces 150-member grassroots committee

Donald Trump makes clear his endorsement of Ron DeSantis

John Stemberger, Florida Family Action to join Adam Putnam bid for Governor

Frank White’s second TV spot pushes NRA rating, pro-life, support for Donald Trump

Rene Plasencia alleges espionage by opponent’s treasurer, seeks criminal charge