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Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

As the community mourns the death of state Sen. Dorothy Hukill, the daunting task of naming a replacement nominee still lays ahead. Mike Thomas, Republican state committeeman for Brevard County, says numerous applications have already come in to replace Hukill as the GOP nominee in Senate District 14. “The names are still coming in and […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday ordered flags at half-staff on Sunday in honor of the late state Sen. Dorothy Hukill. The Port Orange Republican, who served in the Senate since 2012, died Tuesday after a recurrence of cancer first diagnosed and treated last year. Scott directed the U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff […]

Guest AuthorOctober 5, 2018

This week, we lost a true public servant in state Sen. Dorothy Hukill. Dorothy cared deeply for her constituents, and she leaves behind an impressive legacy of expanding economic and educational opportunities for all Floridians. She was a shrewd and effective legislator who served Brevard and Volusia County families well in the Senate. I had […]

Staff ReportsOctober 3, 2018

State Sen. Dorothy Hukill died on Tuesday, less than a week after announcing on Facebook that she “recently experienced an aggressive recurrence” of her cancer and decided to enter hospice. She was 72. In November 2016, the Port Orange Republican disclosed that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer. She missed the 2017 Legislative Session while […]

Staff ReportsOctober 1, 2018

Litigation in a congressional race may cloud the process of finding a GOP successor for Dorothy Hukill, the Port Orange Republican who has decided to not seek re-election in Senate District 14. Hukill on Friday announced via Facebook that she “recently experienced an aggressive recurrence” of her cancer, is forgoing re-election and decided to enter […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 28, 2018

State Sen. Dorothy Hukill on Friday announced on Facebook that she “recently experienced an aggressive recurrence” of cancer and has decided to enter hospice. “I received treatment for cancer in 2016,” the Port Orange Republican wrote. “Thanks to the well wishes and prayers from so many of you, and the excellent care from my medical team, the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2018

Florida Democrats touted some impressive poll numbers in Republican-leaning state Senate races last week, but now that the sunshine pumping has worn off it looks like there’s some serious flaws in those numbers. To recap, the Florida Democratic Party pointed to a handful of Change Research polls that showed showing Melissa “Mel” Martin leading incumbent Sen. Dorothy […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley got the nod from a large contingency of her colleagues in the Florida Legislature Monday, adding another 32 backers just days after she announced three dozen endorsements from local elected officials from all corners of the Sunshine State. Grimsley, a Sebring Republican, has been a member of the state Legislature […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

Scott PowersJune 22, 2018

Republican state Sens. Dennis Baxley, Dorothy Hukill, and Kelli Stargel all managed to avoid Republican primaries as they seek re-elections in their Central Florida districts this fall. With qualifying for the ballot closed at noon and nearly all the elections officially updated to final status, Baxley of Ocala, whose Senate District 12 covers Lake County and […]

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Replacement process in Dorothy Hukill’s Senate race looms

Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff for Dorothy Hukill

Steve Crisafulli: Dorothy Hukill leaves legacy in space and lower taxes

Florida politicians react to the passing of Dorothy Hukill

Lawsuit could complicate GOP replacement in SD 14 race

Dorothy Hukill says cancer has returned, entering hospice

Is faulty polling fueling Florida Democrats’ optimism in Dorothy Hukill-Mel Martin race?

Denise Grimsley scores 32 endorsements from current and former lawmakers

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

Dennis Baxley, Dorothy Hukill and Kelli Stargel avoid primaries in Central Florida state Senate runs