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Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls has drawn a second Democratic challenger in his bid for a third term representing House District 65. Sally Laufer of Palm Harbor filed for the seat on Friday. She joins Alex Stephen Toth, also of Palm Harbor, in the Democratic Primary for the Pinellas-based district. Laufer doesn’t have a lot of […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young has earned the backing of four police unions in her bid for another term in Senate District 18. “Dana cares deeply about the safety of our students, and since Day One, it was clear that she is someone who is not afraid of getting out of her comfort zone to do […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack III on Tuesday endorsed Tommy Gregory in the race for House District 73. “Tommy Gregory is a patriot and a proven leader,” Mack said. “His military experience has effectively prepared him to enter this new sphere of public service, and there’s no question in my mind that he will be […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie picked up an endorsement for his House District 66 campaign Tuesday from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, a charter of the Florida PBA. “The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, Inc. is proud to endorse Mr. DiCeglie’s candidacy for State Representative, District 66,” said association president George Lofton. “Public officials […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Term-limited Rep. Clay Ingram on Tuesday endorsed Rebekah Bydlak in the Republican Primary battle to succeed him in House District 1. “Rebekah Bydlak is the conservative champion we need for Northwest Florida,” Ingram said. “Rebekah’s life and career have been in service to conservative values, defending the Constitution and our way of life. I’m confident […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie has scheduled a May 30 fundraiser for his bid to replace termed-out Rep. Larry Ahern in coastal Pinellas-based House District 66. The event will be held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Those looking to attend the reception can let the […]

Drew WilsonMay 28, 2018

Summertime is here — well, almost. While Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces, the holiday also marks the unofficial start to summer. And for many people, that means it’s time to start thinking about summer vacation. Nearly 42 million Americans are hitting the road for the long weekend […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation said parents, grandparents and friends will spend big bucks on celebrating high school and college graduates this year. The trade association said the average Floridian will spend $102.51 showering the young adults with gifts once they snag diploma or degree. That’s just a couple dollars shy of last year’s record average […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Incoming House Speaker Jose Oliva picked up another challenger in his final re-election bid for House District 110. Hialeah Democrat Julian Eduardo Santos entered the race for the Dade County district Wednesday, setting up a primary battle with fellow Democrat Duysevi Miyar, who filed last month. Oliva, who recently qualified for the ballot by petition, […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

In a new post published on Medium, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum called for Floridians to embrace unity as they celebrate Memorial Day this weekend. “This Memorial Day Weekend, I’ll join with millions of Americans to stand in unity honoring the brave men and women who have lost their lives defending this […]

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Chris Sprowls picks up another challenger in HD 65

Police unions laud Dana Young as a ‘tireless advocate’ for law enforcement

Connie Mack endorses Tommy Gregory for HD 73

Police union backs Nick DiCeglie for HD 66

Clay Ingram endorses Rebekah Bydlak as his successor in HD 1

Nick DiCeglie holding fundraiser Wednesday for HD 66 bid

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Graduation spending to pass $5B in 2018

Second Democrat files for Jose Oliva’s House seat

Andrew Gillum: Unity, the NFL and Memorial Day