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Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

Republican state Rep. Ross Spano has a double-digit lead in the race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District according to a fresh poll of primary voters in the tri-county district. The St. Pete Polls survey found Spano with 31.6 percent support among CD 15 Republicans, 12 points ahead of former GOP Auburndale state Rep. Neil Combee. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

The Alachua County Commission may green-light a new program aimed at helping suspects accused of low-level crimes get out of jail while they await trial, but according to a report from the county’s Court Services office, it may not help many people. The “Community Bail Bond Program” would apply to people whose bail is set […]

Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

Campaign finance reports covering most of last month show sitting Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis continuing to build his cash advantage over his challenger, former Democratic Sen. Jeremy Ring. Patronis brought in $167,500 during the past two reporting cycles, which cover June 1 through June 29. The Panama City Republican raised $92,100 of that money […]

Drew WilsonJuly 7, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson gave his colleagues a helping hand last month by sending another $500,000 to the main committee supporting Republican state Senate campaigns. Simpson, who is in line to become Senate President if Republicans maintain their majority in the chamber through the 2020 elections, sent that money to the Florida Republican Senatorial […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Republican Danny Kushmer picked up two endorsements on Friday for his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The first came in from Bartow Commissioner James Clements. “When endorsing someone, you want a person you believe in and their ideas and their solutions align with yours. I’ve known Danny […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene pumped another $3.5 million into his gubernatorial campaign last week, and fellow South Florida Democrat Philip Levine threw another $1.1 million into his, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Greene has now put $7.1 million of his own cash into his campaign. The late-entry into the race has yet […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

The Palm Beach County Medical Society took the temperature of the race for House District 89 and gave Boca Raton Republican Matt Spritz its seal of approval. PBCMS is a non-profit organization composed of area physicians that advocates for policies codifying professional and ethical standards in the health care industry. It has a long list […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed Republican businessman Scott Sturgill in the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “Sturgill is the best pro-life candidate in this race,” said Florida Right to Life Chair J.G. Halisky. Florida Right to Life is the second […]

Drew WilsonJuly 5, 2018

Central Florida state Reps. Bob Cortes and Scott Plakon are teaming up for a “really fun fundraising event” in Tampa later this month. The two Republicans plan to shuttle supporters from Altamonte Springs to Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre to attend a July 21 concert headlined by classic rock acts REO Speedwagon and Chicago. The […]

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Ross Spano leads Republican field in CD 15, poll shows

Alachua County bail fund proposal more expensive, less beneficial than claimed

Jimmy Patronis triples Jeremy Ring in June fundraising for CFO race

Wilton Simpson puts another $500K into GOP Senate campaign arm

Danny Kushmer adds endorsements for CD 15 bid

Jeff Greene, Philip Levine continue self-funding spree

Matt Gaetz endorsed by Florida Right to Life

Palm Beach physicians endorse Matt Spritz for HD 89

Pro-life group endorses Scott Sturgill for CD 7

Bob Cortes, Scott Plakon using classic rock to raise campaign cash

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