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Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2016

Incumbent Democrat Bruce Antone may have to go through another primary challenge to win his third term in the Florida House. Democrat Sheena Meade filed to run for the House District 46 seat Feb. 29 and, according to her campaign website, she plans to peg Antone as one of the “same old elected officials” practicing […]

Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2016

One of Republican Rep. Rene Plasencia’s interns has filed to run in House District 49, setting up a battle between two young aspiring politicians in the Orange County seat. Amber Mariano filed paperwork to run for the seat as a Republican Monday, joining Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith, who worked as former Rep. Joe Saunders’ chief […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Republican candidate Lange Sykes boosted his lead in the three-way primary race for House District 54 with more than $7,000 in February contributions. “Our community is looking for a strong conservative message from a candidate who creates jobs and has signed both sides of a paycheck,” Sykes said Monday. “The House District 54 seat belongs […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Republican House District 4 candidate Wayne Harris said Monday that his campaign passed the six-figure mark with more than $15,000 in February contributions. “Our campaign’s momentum continues to grow, and we are so grateful for the folks who want to be a part of taking our conservative values to Tallahassee,” Harris said. “I look forward […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Miami Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez said Monday he’s foregoing another term in the House to run for the newly redrawn Senate District 37 seat against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla. “For the last four years, I’ve had the honor of fighting hard for my constituents on property tax and other reforms and […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Brian Hodgers increased his lead over the other three Republicans running for House District 52 with $6,750 in contributions last month. “Our conservative message is hitting a nerve in our community, and I’m very grateful for the folks who want to be part of our campaign,” Hodgers said in a news release. “I look forward […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016

Byron Donalds added another $6,800 to his House District 80 campaign account last month, boosting his total fundraising past the $90,000 mark after one year in the race. “We are truly blessed to have so many people in Collier and Hendry counties believe in us. We won’t let up. We will keep working hard each […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016

The Foundation for Florida’s Future highlighted a bevy of bills and budget items passed by the Legislature in a celebratory email sent out by the education advocacy group Friday. “More Florida children will get a better education – that is the takeaway from this year’s Legislative Session,” said Patricia Levesque, executive director of the Foundation for […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016

Republican House District 21 candidate Chuck Clemons put out a news release Friday touting his first-month fundraising haul of $36,000, though his exuberance may be short-lived. “I’m humbled by the generosity of my family, friends, and neighbors who encouraged me to offer myself as a candidate to serve north central Florida in the statehouse,” Clemons […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016

Conservative group Americans for Prosperit-Florida congratulated the Legislature for “standing firm against corporate welfare” as the 2016 Legislative Session came to a close Friday. AFP-FL spent the better part of the Session blasting Gov. Rick Scott’s controversial Florida Enterprise Fund plan, which asked lawmakers to set aside $250 million in economic incentives money in the […]

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Bruce Antone draws Democratic primary challenger in HD 46

Rene Plasencia’s intern files in HD 49 race

Republican Lange Sykes boosts lead in 3-way HD 54 primary

Wayne Harris adds $15K to pass 6-figure mark in HD 4 race

Jose Javier Rodriguez forgoes House term, will run in newly redrawn SD 37

Brian Hodgers widens fundraising lead in HD 52 race

Byron Donalds adds nearly $7K for HD 80 run, hitting $90K

Foundation for Florida’s Future highlights expanded education options passed by lawmakers

HD 21 hopeful Chuck Clemons boasts $36K first-month haul

Americans for Prosperity-Florida applauds lawmakers for curbing “corporate welfare”