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Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Clearwater Republican Rep. Chris Latvala brought in $43,675 for his House District 67 re-election campaign last month – his best report of the 2018 election cycle. The April money came in across 93 contributions, including 30 checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for a state legislative race. Another 15 donors chipped in $500 apiece, […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell’s Agriculture Commissioner bid crossed the $2 million mark in total fundraising last month after bringing in $164,275 between his campaign and committee accounts. “I am proud to be running a true, statewide race, from the Panhandle to the Keys. Our hard work has resulted in a tremendous amount of support […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced 60 endorsements in state legislative races slated for the 2018 ballot. The chamber said the nods were part of “a larger Florida Chamber effort to help elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates that support private-sector job creation and economic growth.” “Electing pro-jobs, free-enterprise focused candidates to office can and […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Seminole Democrat Alex Heeren announced Monday that a trio of local elected officials is endorsing his campaign for Pinellas-based House District 66. The new endorsements came in from Belleair Beach City Councilmember Wanda Schwerer and Belleair Bluffs City Commissioners Joe Barkley and Jack Nazario. “I support Alex Heeren because we need new leadership in the […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Sheriff Chris Nocco have endorsed his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. “Ardian Zika left a civil war-torn country to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. I’ve represented the people of Pasco County, as their Tax […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Can we call it “Gillumentum” yet? Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum announced Monday that his gubernatorial campaign raised $447,711 last month, beating his March total by more than $100,000. “With a little less than four months to go in the Democratic Primary to go, our campaign is catching fire at the right time,” campaign spokesman Geoff Burgan said. […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

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Tampa businessman Aakash Patel announced Monday that Lieutenant Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera has endorsed his campaign for Hillsborough County Commission District 1. “I had the opportunity to get to know Aakash Patel through his work with Leadership Tampa Bay and his service on their Board of Directors since 2014. Aakash has impressed me with his drive, […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced a fundraiser for his Senate campaign next week in Palm Harbor. The May 9 event will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Catcher and the Rye, 917 11th St. More than two dozen names are listed on the host committee, including attorney Ed Armstrong, accountant Steve Bunch, […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham opened a new campaign headquarters in Orlando Saturday. “This is just thrilling. I’m so excited to officially be a resident of Orlando. Central Florida is at the heart of our 67-county strategy,” Graham said, “After 20 years of Republican dominance, we face so many challenges. That’s why I’m running for […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes released his first ad of the 2018 election cycle Monday, touting his military service and accomplishments during the eight years he’s been a member of the Florida Legislature. The ad, “Oath,” begins with Brandes in a park with his wife and children. “He took an oath to protect us […]

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In face of possible challenge, Chris Latvala added more than $43K in April

Matt Caldwell raises $164K in April

Florida Chamber announces ‘first round’ of legislative endorsements

Alex Heeren adds trio of endorsements for HD 66 bid

Ardian Zika adds two major endorsements for HD 37 campaign

Andrew Gillum ramps up money game, adds $447K in April

Aakash Patel’s latest big-name endorser? Carlos Lopez-Cantera

Fundraiser for Ed Hooper this Wednesday in Palm Harbor

Gwen Graham opens campaign HQ in Orlando

Jeff Brandes launches first TV ad of re-election campaign