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Drew WilsonJune 22, 2016

Former Republican Rep. Doug Holder scored an endorsement from the Florida Chamber of Commerce in the crowded race for Senate District 23. “As a state representative, Doug Holder consistently championed free enterprise, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce believes he will bring that same spirit for free enterprise to the Florida Senate,” said Marian Johnson, senior vice president […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2016

Democrat Francesca Menes picked up an endorsement from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in the crowded nine-way primary for House District 108. “Francesca Menes is exceedingly qualified to represent the constituents of State House District 108,” SEIU Florida President Monica Russo said. “I am personally a member of this vibrant, multi-cultural district, as are many of our […]

Drew WilsonJune 21, 2016

House District 52 frontrunner Brian Hodgers announced Tuesday the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard has endorsed his bid for the Florida House. “There is no question that Brian Hodgers is the right choice to represent us in Tallahassee,” said Bruce Moia, chairman of the HBCA Political Issues Committee. “He is committed to working to preserve private […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2016

The House District 112 race got a little smaller last week, with the exit of Democrat Antonio Javier Diaz. Diaz, best known for leading an unsuccessful recall campaign against Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, was in a distant last place in fundraising and had little name recognition compared to Democratic frontrunner Nick Duran. The HD 112 race now features two […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2016

Miami Republican Rep. Jeanette Nunez drew a challenger Monday in her re-election campaign in House District 119. Heath Rassner, a 29-year- old Florida International University student, filed to run as a Democrat in the firmly Republican seat, which covers southwestern Miami-Dade County. Currently, he is the only candidate filed to run against Nunez. Since entering the House, Nunez […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2016

Republican Senate District 15 candidate Peter Vivaldi has picked up an endorsement from the West Orange Political Alliance, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s political arm. “After meeting with the candidates in his race, Peter Vivaldi received a supermajority of our board’s votes, and we are happy to announce our support for his bid for […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2016

A no-party candidate has filed to run against first-term Republican Rep. Jennifer Sullivan in House District 31. Apopka resident Robert Rightmyer filed for the seat Thursday and is currently the only candidate running against Sullivan, who entered the House without any Election Day opposition two years ago. Rightmyer is an alumnus of the University of […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2016

Avon Park Republican Rep. Cary Pigman is no longer facing a primary challenger in his re-election campaign for House District 55. Former Okeechobee City Council member Devin Maxwell filed to run for HD 55 back in November, just a few months after he was arrested for DUI and leaving the scene of a single-car accident. […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2016

Another Democrat has filed for House District 45, setting up a five-way primary for the Orange County seat. William Jusme, who works as a Realtor, joins Kamia Brown, Kelvin Cobaris, Gregory Jackson and Peter Pham in the primary for the majority-minority district. On his campaign website, the 48-year-old Navy veteran said he is “the candidate […]

Drew WilsonJune 17, 2016

Father’s Day spending is poised to hit a record high, according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation. “Father’s Day serves as an informal kickoff to the summer shopping season, and we expect it to be a record-setting start statewide,” said Florida Retail Federation President/CEO Randy Miller. “More Florida families are feeling […]

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Florida Chamber endorses Doug Holder in SD 23

Francesca Menes scores major labor endorsement in HD 108

Brian Hodgers endorsed by Brevard Home Builders and Contractors Association

Democratic pool shrinks in HD 112 as Nick Duran cruises

Jeanette Nunez draws last-minute Democratic challenger in HD 119

Peter Vivaldi nabs West Orange endorsement for SD 15 race

NPA challenger files against Jennifer Sullivan in HD 31

Cary Pigman unopposed in HD 55 primary after challenger drops out

Fifth Democrat enters HD 45 race, vows ‘new approach’

Retailers expect record Father’s Day spending in Florida