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Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Palm Harbor Democrat Alex Toth announced Thursday that he’s bowing out of the race for northern Pinellas-based House District 65, currently held by second-term Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls. Toth filed for HD 65 in February, but his campaign never truly got off the ground. His exit comes a couple days after fellow Palm Harbor Democrat Sally […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell added another 10 names to his extensive list of backers Thursday. The bulk endorsement — his tenth since entering the Cabinet race — includes Republican pols from across the Sunshine State, many of them from Brevard County. St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes, Tequesta Rep. MaryLynn Magar and Sarasota County […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Palm City Republican Toby Overdorf picked up a new endorsement for his bid to succeed exiting Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. Overdorf’s campaign announced Thursday that Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan is backing the Treasure Coast business owner in his primary campaign against Sasha Dadan. “Toby Overdorf is the clear choice for […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Multi-state firm McGuireWoods Consulting showed an estimated $235,000 in lobbying compensation in its first quarterly since acquiring Advantage Consulting Team. Though McGuireWoods is the new kid on the block, at least in the Sunshine State, the members of its Florida lobbying corps are anything but. Rhett O’Doski, Ryder Rudd and Sean Stafford have more than […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

The Mayernick Group surged into the top 10 list of highest-grossing lobbying firms after reeling in an estimated $1 million in lobbying compensation during the first quarter. Frank Mayernick, Tracy Mayernick, Rob Johnson and Katie Smith reported up to $1.12 million in legislative lobbying earnings during the quarter, which included the 2018 Legislative Session, and […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder on Thursday endorsed Stuart Rep. Gayle Harrell in the Republican Primary for Senate District 25. “Gayle has deep roots in our community, has a proven record of success fighting for our priorities and is a true conservative. She believes and will stand up for the rule of law,” Snyder said. […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Political committees tied to incoming Senate President Bill Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson have pulled in more than $100,000 combined so far in May. Galvano’s committee, Innovate Florida, has received four checks for a combined total of $55,000 raised so far this month. Topping the donor list is Opa Locka-based Dosal Tobacco Corporation, […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley bid to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture has earned the backing of incoming Senate President Bill Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson. “Senator Grimsley is uniquely qualified to be the state’s next Agriculture Commissioner, not only because of her extensive background in citrus growing and cattle ranching, but because […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Ramba Consulting Group posted one of the 25 best legislative lobbying compensation reports last quarter, marking its second consecutive reporting period on the short list. The firm collected an estimated $360,000 in lobbying fees during the 90-day span, almost all of it reported as pay for its efforts in the Legislature. Ramba Consulting Group’s total […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation is endorsing one of its own in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter in House District 10. The statewide trade association announced Wednesday that it is backing Republican Marc Vann in the race, citing his experience running a retail business. “As a small business owner whose store has […]

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Chris Sprowls challenger ends longshot campaign

Matt Caldwell touts ‘tenth wave’ of Ag Commissioner endorsements

Port St. Lucie councilwoman endorses Toby Overdorf for HD 83

New name, same solid results for Rhett O’Doski and Co.

The Mayernick Group surges into top 10 with Q1 report

Martin County’s top cop backs Gayle Harrell for SD 25

Bill Galvano, Wilton Simpson raise more than $100K in May

Senate leaders back Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

Ramba Consulting posts top-25 first-quarter haul

Marc Vann gets retailer backing in HD 10