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Drew WilsonSeptember 6, 2017

U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sent a joint letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday asking for money for Florida to be added to the Hurricane Harvey aid package passed by the U.S. House earlier in the day. “Hurricane Irma is now one of the most powerful hurricanes […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson asked the Federal Trade Commission to keep a lookout for price gougers ahead of Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall on Florida shores. The Democratic senator sent a letter to acting FTC head Maureen Ohlhausen asking for the commission to watch for spikes in gas prices ahead of the storm and also in […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

A super PAC backing Republican Mike Miller‘s congressional campaign was launched last week. Paperwork registering the political committee, “Central Florida Solutions,” was filed Friday and lists Abby Dupree as both the treasurer and custodian of records. Dupree holds the same titles at Gov. Rick Scott’s “Let’s Get to Work” as well as the committee backing a […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is backing Ed Hooper for the state senate seat being vacated by Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala, who terms out in 2018. “Ed Hooper was an important member of my leadership team when I was Speaker of the Florida House, I could always rely on him for good counsel,” Weatherford said, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody picked up an endorsement from Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar, her campaign announced Tuesday. “It’s more important than ever that we elect an Attorney General who possesses the necessary experience to tackle the increasing threats to our safety and security. Ashley Moody has spent her entire professional career […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Democratic CFO candidate Jeremy Ring will report a combined $168,822 raised last month between his campaign and committee accounts, his campaign finance director said Tuesday. Shelby Rogers said the former state senator brought in $154,322 of the money through his campaign account and another $14,500 through his committee, “Florida Action Fund.” “Our August fundraising numbers […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Republican Rep. Scott Plakon has drawn his first Democratic opponent in House District 29, which covers part of Seminole County including Lake Mary and Longwood. Patrick Brandt entered the race on Sept. 1 and is so far the only candidate running against Plakon, who is going for a third term in his second stint in […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2017

Termed-out Republican Rep. Michael Bileca announced Tuesday he is backing Vance Aloupis to replace him in House District 115 next year. “I am proud to endorse Vance for the Florida House of Representatives,” Bileca said. “His commitment to ensuring our children receive a world-class education that prepares them to be citizens of character and virtue […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2017

A new poll of the likely 2018 U.S. Senate race finds Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and likely challenger Gov. Rick Scott virtually tied. The Florida Atlantic University poll, scheduled for release Tuesday, shows Nelson with 42 percent support compared to 40 percent for Scott. “It is very early with many undecided voters,” wrote FAU political […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2017

Libertarian Alison Foxall announced Monday that she would run for House District 72, which opened up after freshman Rep. Alex Miller unexpectedly resigned last week. “I am stepping up to represent the district that I’ve lived in for 25 years and will carry our constituents’ voices to Tallahassee with me. I’m ready to earn my […]

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Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio want more FEMA cash in aid bill

Bill Nelson asks FTC to go after gas gougers

New committee started to back Mike Miller’s congressional bid

Will Weatherford endorses Ed Hooper for state Senate

Indian River Sheriff backs Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Jeremy Ring adds $168K in August for CFO campaign

Scott Plakon gets first challenger in HD 29

Michael Bileca backs Vance Aloupis to succeed him in HD 115

Bill Nelson and Rick Scott virtually tied, new poll shows

Libertarian Alison Foxall announces HD 72 bid