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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 19, 2016

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Drug Free Florida raised more than $500,000 in two weeks this month, the vast majority coming from a single donor. State records show Mel Sembler, a prominent St. Petersburg fundraiser, gave the committee $500,000 between July 2 and July 8, the most recent reporting period. The committee raised $510,035 in the fundraising period, boosting its fundraising […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 19, 2016

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Progress Florida is tying Marco Rubio to Donald Trump in a new digital ad campaign. The progressive organization has teamed up with For Our Future to launch a digital campaign that ties Rubio to some of Trump’s more shocking statements. “Supporting the Republican nominee for president means supporting Donald Trump, period,” said Mark Ferrulo, executive […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 19, 2016

Ben Carson is hitting the campaign trail for Francis Rooney. The Naples Republican’s campaign announced Tuesday Carson will campaign with Rooney Aug. 2. The campaign also announced Carson has thrown his support behind Rooney. “Francis is a successful businessman and family man who will stand up for our conservative values and fight big government all […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio is focused on getting a comprehensive water bill through Congress this fall, saying the legislation could be key in combating South Florida’s water woes. “The single biggest thing we can do to improve the situation is called the Central Everglades Planning Project,” said Rubio. “It’s in the water bill, and our hope […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Lange Sykes is out with his first television advertisement, and is honing in on President Barack Obama’s “liberal policies.” “We have a wonderful quality of life here on the Treasure Coast, but I am deeply concerned about several issues that threaten it,” said Sykes, a Republican running in House District 54. “I’m the only candidate […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Another bad poll could point to trouble for Ritch Workman in Senate District 17. Debbie Mayfield leads Workman 47 percent to 20 percent, according to a new Viewpoint Florida survey. The poll found Mayfield has big leads among voters in both Brevard and Indian River counties. In Brevard County, 39 percent of respondents said they […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Marco Rubio said he was disappointed a $1.1 billion Zika funding plan did not clear the Senate before summer recess, as the number of cases in Florida rose to more than 300 this week. “One of the most disappointing things I’ve ever seen is the politicization of Zika,” said Rubio, a Miami Republican, during a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

The Republican National Committee gave the Florida GOP more than $170,000 in June. Federal campaign records show the Republican National Committee transferred $170,580 to the Republican Party of Florida in June. The transfer marks the latest in a series meant to help gear up for the presidential election. The state party has received about $1.3 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Mark your calendars: The Sayfie Review Florida Leaders Summit will be held Nov. 17-18 in Orlando. The annual event is meant to bring together Florida’s top business, government, media, nonprofit, and academic leaders to discuss issues facing the state and nation. Historically invitation-only, this year marks the first time the summit will have a general […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

The “Better Florida Fund” wants Southwest Florida voters to send Matt Hudson “to the bench.” In a new advertisement, the committee is once again using a baseball theme to take a swipe at Hudson. The ad began airing Friday. It marks second advertisement the committee, which is affiliated with the Florida Medical Association, released in […]

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Mel Sembler gives another $500K to Drug Free Florida

Progress Florida rolls out ‘Wrong Way Rubio’ digital ad campaign

Ben Carson backs Francis Rooney in CD 19

Marco Rubio talks water quality during stop in Fort Myers

Lange Sykes releases first ad in HD 54 race

Debbie Mayfield leads Ritch Workman 47% to 20% in new poll

Marco Rubio disappointed by ‘politicization of Zika’

Florida GOP gets $170K from Republican National Committee in June

Sayfie summit scheduled for Nov. 17-18

Better Florida Fund drops second ad taking aim at Matt Hudson