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Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

Tampa Democrat Mike Alvarez has launched a new digital ad campaign that contrasts his record against that of his chief rival in the Democratic primary for House District 62, School Board member Susan Valdes. Sample ads provided by the campaign say that “District 62 has a choice,” with the one half of the ad featuring a full-color […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

Sarasota state Sen. Greg Steube holds a commanding lead in the Republican primary for Florida’s 17th Congressional District according to a new poll commissioned by Club for Growth Action, which is backing Steube in the contest. The poll, conducted by WPA Intelligence, found the first-term state Senator with a 39-16 percent lead over Venice state […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Retail Federation said Wednesday that it’s backing Panama City Republican Sen. George Gainer in his bid for a second term in Senate District 2. “Senator Gainer’s knowledge of what it takes to run a small business as well as his support for retailers during his time in the Senate […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

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Venice state Rep. Julio Gonzalez has been pushing an online ad backing up his campaign for Florida’s 17th Congressional District that features Gov. Rick Scott praising the Republican lawmaker and insinuating Gonzalez is his pick in the primary race to fill the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney. According to an article […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham will be in Tampa on Thursday to raise some cash to help her finish strong in the closing days of Democratic primary for Governor. The fundraiser will be held at The Italian Club in Historic Ybor City, 1731 E. 7th St., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. According to the invite, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

Two weeks out from the House District 66 primary election and Belleair Bluffs businessman Nick DiCeglie holds an outside-the-margins lead over his Republican primary opponent, Seminole attorney Berny Jacques. The new survey out of St. Pete Polls found and DiCeglie, also the chair of the Republican Party of Pinellas County, with 44-30 percent lead over […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

Adams St. Advocates, the two-person lobbying shop run by Claudia Davant and Rebecca Roman, said Tuesday that it’s bringing on a third: Amanda Gorman. “We are delighted to welcome Amanda to our team,” said Davant, president of the firm. “Amanda’s impressive background and experience in both the government and private sectors will tie in nicely with the forward-thinking […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham keeps picking up steam in the final stretch of the Democratic primary for Governor. Fresh off a nod from Jimmy Buffett, the campaign followed up with an endorsement that’s more traditional, though no less impressive: former Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner. “For too long, too many Floridians have been left behind […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

From “rapid response director” on Gov. Rick Scott’s 2014 campaign, to Enterprise Florida, to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, to VISIT FLORIDA, Stephen Lawson has worked in several positions over the last four years. On Monday, he made another jump: Communications Director for the Ron DeSantis for Governor campaign. DeSantis campaign manager Brad Herold made the […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young is holding a fundraiser for her re-election campaign next week alongside former House Speaker Will Weatherford, his brother and former FSU quarterback Drew Weatherford and attorney Ron Christaldi. The Aug. 22 event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1601 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa. Those looking to attend […]

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Mike Alvarez rolls out new digital ads in HD 62 primary

Greg Steube leads Julio Gonzalez by 23 points in new CD 17 poll

Retailers recommend George Gainer for re-election

Greg Steube hits Julio Gonzalez for touting non-existent Rick Scott endorsement

Gwen Graham raising campaign cash Thursday with past Dem. Gov. nominee

New poll: Nick DiCeglie trouncing Berny Jacques in HD 66

Personnel note: Amanda Gorman joins Adams St. Advocates

Arthenia Joyner backs Gwen Graham for Governor

Personnel note: Veteran communications pro Stephen Lawson joins Ron DeSantis campaign

Dana Young announces Aug. 22 fundraiser for SD 18 re-election bid