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Jacob OglesSeptember 30, 2018

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Attorney General Pam Bondi called out Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum for appearing at an event Saturday honoring controversial State Attorney Aramis Ayala. “Andrew Gillum is demonstrating that he will not stand up for our brave law enforcement officers who risk their lives each day to keep us safe,” Bondi said in a statement. “I […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 29, 2018

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When the Florida Democratic Party turned to Sarasota City Commissioner Shelli Freeland Eddie as a surrogate, it left some activists on the Gulf Coast angry based a years-long strain with the city official over gay rights. On Sept. 20, Eddie led a protest outside a Ron DeSantis rally, where the Florida Democratic Party billed her […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 29, 2018

Does crowd size matter? Florida Democratic Party officials taunted GOP counterparts Saturday by contrasting pictures of Andrew Gillum greeting large crowd with those at a poorly attended Ron DeSantis event. “Today’s abysmal turnout for the DeSantis Campaign is par for the course for a floundering campaign that has endured setback after setback,” said Kevin Donohoe, […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 29, 2018

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano, a day after capturing press attention at Brett Kananaugh‘s confirmation hearings, will campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum in Florida. The “Charmed” star will speak at a grassroots rally in Hollywood (the one in Florida), where she plans to discuss women’s healthcare and highlight Gillum’s plans to expand healthcare access in the Sunshine State. She […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 29, 2018

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A lawsuit by politicians Pam Keith and Roy David Walker postponed a decision to replace deceased congressional candidate April Freeman on the November ballot. But a Tuesday deadline looms. The Florida Democratic Party held a conference call with Democratic county chairs today scheduled to discuss a replacement nominee for Freeman, who died unexpectedly last Sunday […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 29, 2018

Need a sign both sides feel the energy of this election cycle? Dueling galas take place this evening in the Orlando and Miami areas where Republicans and Democrats respectively convene in order to nosh and gather momentum before Election Day. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum can be spotted in South Florida, with plans to join […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 25, 2018

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Incumbent state Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen reported a modest increase in dollars in early September, but still holds a hefty cash advantage over Democratic challenger Parisima Taeb. Fitzenhagen, a Fort Myers Republican representing Florida House District 78 since 2012, pulled in just $1,400 in early September, less than $200 more than the $1,242 raised by Taeb […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 25, 2018

Democratic U.S. House candidate April Freeman died unexpectedly Sunday night, according to her family. She was running in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. Freeman’s husband David posted the news Monday on Facebook. “It’s with great sadness that I feel I must inform all of you that my beloved wife April passed away suddenly last night,” he wrote. […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 25, 2018

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Republican candidate Spencer Roach in September has significantly outraised Democratic opponent Mark Lipton in the open race to represent Florida House District 79. But the Democrat still holds an advantage as far as cash on hand. Roach pulled in $10,665 in the last two-week filing period, while Lipton raised just $880 in that time. Still, […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 24, 2018

Republican Will Robinson during the first weeks of September brought in more than five times as much as Democrat Tracy Platt, dimming hopes of an upset in Florida House District 71. Robinson pulled in $25,925 in the reporting period, compared to $4,575 for Pratt. While Pratt holds a not-so-shabby $42,122 in cash on hand, Robinson […]

Jacob Ogles

Pam Bondi slams Andrew Gillum for celebrating Aramis Ayala

Will Shelli Freeland Eddie’s anti-LGBT history reflect on Andrew Gillum?

Florida Democrats taunt Ron DeSantis for “DeSastre” turnout

Alyssa Milano campaigning for Andrew Gillum

Lawsuit delays decision on April Freeman replacement

Candidates raise their glasses tonight on campaign trail

Heather Fitzenhagen keeps well ahead of Parisima Taeb in fundraising

Tributes pour in for congressional candidate April Freeman, who died unexpectedly Sunday

Spencer Roach outraises Mark Lipton, still trails in cash

Will Robinson raises five times Tracy Pratt’s take in HD 71