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Drew WilsonOctober 19, 2018

Former Republican Rep. Ed Hooper and Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy are locked in a dogfight according to a new poll of the race for open Senate District 16 seat. The St. Pete Polls survey, conducted Oct. 18, found Hopper leading Murphy by a basket 19 days out from the election, 48-46 percent with 6 […]

Drew WilsonOctober 19, 2018

Key Largo Republican Rep. Holly Raschein is rolling out a new TV ad supporting her bid for a fourth and final term representing the Florida Keys and South Miami-Dade in House District 120. The ad, titled “All of Us,” pitches the third term lawmaker as an effective bipartisan leader, noting her experience working as a […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

A little over a week after Hurricane Michael ravaged Northwest Florida, the Florida Association of Community Health Centers said it’s still helping treat patients affected by the storm. “Our Community Health Centers are always prepared to serve patients even following a major natural disaster,” said Andrew Behrman, president and CEO of FACHC. “Community Health Centers […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

The Florida Realtors, the state’s largest professional association, made a seven-figure donation to the principal committee backing one of the property tax measures that will be on the November ballot. Amendment 2 is for Everybody showed a pair checks from the trade group totaling $2.9 million during the reporting period for the week of Oct. […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist added more than $188,000 to his campaign account between early August and the end of September, bringing his total fundraising past the $3.25 million mark. Crist, who represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, brought $114,000 of that cash via individual donors, including $104,000 contribs exceeding the threshold requiring donor names to […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

If Lakeland Democrat Kristen Carlson isn’t able to flip Florida’s 15th Congressional District, it won’t be for lack of fundraising. Carlson’s new campaign finance report, which covers Aug. 9 through Sept. 30, shows more than $584,000 in receipts and about $150,000 in spending. To date, Carlson has raised $905,567 for her congressional bid, including $66,500 […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

Those checking RealClearPolitics’ political polling averages for the top races in the Sunshine State this election season might have noticed a new pollster making the cut: Florida-based St. Pete Polls. The polling operation founded by Matt Florell more than 5 years ago is now included in RealClearPolitics averages of the Florida’s U.S. Senate race between […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

Telecom giant AT&T is getting Mexico Beach residents back in contact with the outside world thanks to a piece of tech it calls a “Flying COW.” The Flying COW is a specialized drone, not a winged bovine, and the name is an acronym for “Cell on Wings.” Still, measuring in at five feet in length […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

UnitedHealth Group announced this week that it’s pledging a half-million dollars to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Michael get back on their feet. “We are deeply concerned for the people affected by Hurricane Michael, and we are committed to supporting local communities in the Gulf Coast region as they recover and rebuild,” said company CEO […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

A trade group representing a consortium of community association managers rolled out a list of 20 endorsements for non-incumbent candidates running for state House and state Senate seats. The Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies represents more than 18,000 licensed, professional community association managers who manage more than 14,000 community associations. “Dedicated to protecting the quality […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Ed Hooper leads Amanda Murphy by a hair in SD 16 dogfight

Holly Raschein touts bipartisan approach in new HD 120 ad

Community health centers still open in areas affected by Hurricane Michael

Realtors put another $2.9M behind Amendment 2

Charlie Crist has $2.3M banked for CD 13 re-election bid

Kristen Carlson doubles Ross Spano in CD 15 fundraising

St. Pete Polls added to RealClearPolitics political polling averages

‘Flying cow’ brings cell service back to Mexico Beach

UnitedHealth Group pitches in $500K to Hurricane Michael relief efforts

HOA group endorses a score of state legislative candidates