Drew Wilson

Drew WilsonMarch 19, 2018
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Republican House District 89 candidate Matt Spritz announced Monday that he’d picked up an endorsement from George LeMieux, who served as a U.S. Senator from 2009 through 2011. “I proudly endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative,” LeMieux said in a press release. “Matt’s a natural leader, whose energy and commitment to community is refreshing. He’s […]

Drew WilsonMarch 19, 2018
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Groups representing both ends of the political spectrum announced they would join forces in opposition to a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would change the vote threshold for ballot initiatives to pass. Citizens in Charge, which has backed initiatives imposing term limits on politicians, and Florida Conservation Voters, which pushed the Water and Land Conservation […]

Drew WilsonMarch 19, 2018
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House District 81 candidate Tina Polsky picked up an endorsement over the weekend from Democratic state Sen. Kevin Rader. “I have been tremendously impressed by Tina’s background and her candidacy. I know that her professional training as a mediator will serve her well in Tallahassee – and ultimately provide many benefits to the people of […]

Drew WilsonMarch 16, 2018
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Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells picked up and endorsement for his re-election bid Friday from the Pasco County Professional Fire Fighters. “The Executive Board for Pasco County Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 4420, has voted unanimously to endorse your candidacy for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4,” group VP Joe Russo said in […]

Drew WilsonMarch 16, 2018
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Gov. Rick Scott got some praise from the Florida Health Care Association on Friday for signing the 2018-19 budget. Shortly after Scott put pen to paper the group put out a statement lauding the $88.7 billion plan, specifically the funding bumps it will bring to nursing homes, nearly 600 of which are represented by FHCA. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 16, 2018
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The 9-to-5 crowd aren’t the only ones grateful St. Patrick’s Day is on a weekend this year – retailers have plenty to celebrate, too. According to a new survey from the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $5.9 billion celebrating all things Irish this year, which smashes the 2017 record of $5.3 billion. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018
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Gulf Breeze Republican Alex Andrade hit the $75,000 mark in total fundraising after bringing in $7,825 for his House District 2 campaign in February. HD 2 is currently held by freshman Republican Rep. Frank White, who decided last year he would forego re-election to run for Attorney General. Andrade opened his campaign account in November, […]


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