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Drew WilsonAugust 24, 2016

West Palm Beach Democrat Michael Steinger pumped another $150,000 into his Senate District 30 campaign Aug. 9, bringing his total loans to $490,000 since he entered the race in May. Steinger, an attorney, didn’t bring in any other contributions between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12 according to his most recent campaign finance report, while his […]

Drew WilsonAugust 23, 2016

Boca Raton Democratic Rep. Irv Slosberg put another $378,000 of his own money on the line in the Senate District 31 race, making for more than $1 million in loans since he entered the contest. Outside of the loan, the veteran lawmaker raised just $1,500 between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12 — $1,000 from Florida Crystals […]

Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2016

The committee backing a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in the Sunshine State raised $34,526 between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. “People United for Medical Marijuana” took in 61 contributions during the weeklong reporting period, with the majority coming in from individuals donating less than $100 each. […]

Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2016

The political committee backing Gov. Rick Scott has raised $135,000 in the second week of August, according to newly filed reports. Since Aug. 6, “Let’s Get to Work” brought in $50,000 apiece from Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements and Wal-Mart, with an additional $25,000 coming from the Florida Retail Federation and $10,000 coming from Bradenton-based BI Services. […]

Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2016

Republican Ken Sukhia picked up an endorsement Thursday from leading pro-life organization National Right to Life in his race for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “All voters who are concerned with the right to life and with the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family should vote to send you to Congress, so […]

Drew WilsonAugust 11, 2016

A Miami Beach condominium owners’ association filed a lawsuit Thursday against the hedge fund that bought the Carillon Miami Beach, formerly Canyon Ranch, out of bankruptcy. In the brief, the North Carillon Beach Condominium Association accuses Z Capital Partners of “multiple forms of predatory deceit and exploitation” and said the group bought the property “without […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2016

Florida’s population will hit 20.7 million by the end of the year, according to a report released Wednesday by commercial real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield. The Sunshine State has grown by more than 2 percent over the past 12 months, with more than 1,000 people moving to Florida each day. Many new residents […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2016

Florida added 16,400 private sector jobs last month, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. The report estimates 1,800 new jobs were added in the goods-producing sector, with the other 14,600 jobs heading to the service industry. The industry breakdown shows 5,100 jobs added in professional and business services companies; 2,800 in […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2016

A National Federation of Independent Business political committee has endorsed Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz for a third term in House District 103. “Small business owners are facing huge workers’ compensation hikes from bad Florida Supreme Court opinions. Electing a pro-small business Legislature has never been more important,” NFIB Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young raised another $25,000 between June 25 and July 8 for an on-hand total of nearly $395,000 in her campaign account for the Senate District 18 race. Young brought in the money though 47 contributions, including a pair of $1,000 checks from South Florida attorney John Hoffman and his law firm […]

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Michael Steinger drops another $150K into SD 30 race

Irv Slosberg gives another $378K to SD 31 campaign, now over $1M in loans

Medical marijuana supporters take another $34.5K in August

Retailers, health care gives Rick Scott committee big boost in August

Ken Sukhia receives pro-life endorsements, launches ad on U.S. attorney record

Miami Beach condo association sues Z Capital Partners, claims ‘predatory deceit’

Florida population to reach nearly 21 million by end of 2016, report says

Florida adds 16,400 jobs in July, new ADP report says

National Federation of Independent Business endorses Manny Diaz in HD 103

Dana Young adds another $25K in SD 18 race, now at nearly $395K