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Phil AmmannJuly 16, 2015

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U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy trounced his opponents with strong second quarter 2015 fundraising in his bid for Florida’s open U.S. Senate seat. According to his campaign, the Jupiter Democrat took in more than $1.4 million, finishing with nearly $2.5 million cash-on-hand for the quarter ending June 30. Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis, Murphy’s closest rival, raised […]

Phil AmmannJuly 16, 2015

In the Democratic primary for Florida’s open U.S. Senate seat, liberal Alan Grayson jumped ahead of his more moderate opponent, fellow Congressman Patrick Murphy, according to new survey released from St. Pete Polls and commissioned by Florida Politics. The first statewide survey of the Democratic Senate race since Grayson formally announced his campaign found Grayson leading Murphy by nearly seven points – […]

Phil AmmannJuly 15, 2015

Republican Adam Barringer revised his original fundraising estimates in the race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, now posting more than $125K in contributions in the second quarter of 2015. Barringer, the conservative former mayor of New Smyrna Beach, is seeking the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. According to the Federal Elections Commission filing, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 15, 2015

Florida’s lead volunteerism and national service agency have selected a new board of directors. Volunteer Florida announced three new members of the Volunteer Florida Foundation Board of Directors. Serving two-year terms each are Monesia Brown, director of public affairs and government relations for Walmart; Juan “J.C.” Flores, vice president of governmental affairs for AT&T Florida; […]

Phil AmmannJuly 15, 2015

One of the nation’s largest state sheriff associations has named its leadership for the coming year. The Florida Sheriffs Association elected Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell its new president, only the second woman to fill the role. Darnell will preside over the association, the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction of […]

Phil AmmannJuly 15, 2015

Consumers for Smart Solar — a bipartisan coalition of business, civic and faith leaders — launched a campaign Wednesday to place its new Smart Solar Amendment on the 2016 General Election ballot. The Smart Solar Amendment is what supporters call a “consumer-friendly alternative” to a similar amendment proposed by Floridians for Solar Choice. Although both […]

Phil AmmannJuly 14, 2015

Florida’s leading law enforcement association recognized 10 legislators this week for providing significant advancements in 2015 to the state’s overall public safety. Florida Sheriffs Association is a for-profit corporation representing Florida Sheriffs, as well as nearly 3,500 business leaders and 70,000 Floridians. The association released its annual list of Legislative Champions on Monday night during the group’s Summer Conference […]

Phil AmmannJuly 13, 2015

Citing leadership skills and an understanding of the district, former State Rep. Joe Pickens is endorsing Republican Robert “Bobby” Payne for the House District 19 race. District 19 covers all of Bradford, Putnam, and Union Counties, as well as the southern and central portions of Clay County. Payne, a native of Palatka, is seeing the […]

Phil AmmannJuly 13, 2015

A renewed effort to legalize medical marijuana in Florida received a major boost last month, as the People United for Medical Marijuana political committee raised close to $293,000 in June. Of that, nearly $233,000 came from the Orlando law firm headed by attorney John Morgan, according to the state Division of Elections. Morgan has been the […]

Phil AmmannJuly 13, 2015

As Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn continues to support red light cameras, it may come as little surprise that he received a big campaign check from Florida’s leading red light camera provider. State records filed last week show $10,000 in June coming from American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to the Buckhorn-supporting “One Florida” political action committee. Siobhan […]

Phil Ammann

Patrick Murphy leads all comers with $1.4 million in fundraising, $2.5 million on hand

Alan Grayson 30%, Patrick Murphy 23% in poll of Dem. primary for U.S. Senate

Adam Barringer updates fundraising numbers, posts $125K for CD 6 race

Volunteer Florida puts 3 on board of directors

Florida Sheriffs Association picks new president, board leadership

Consumers for Smart Solar launches “consumer-friendly” solar ballot initiative for 2016

Florida Sheriffs Association picks Legislative Champions for 2015

Fmr. state Rep. Joe Pickens endorses Bobby Payne for HD 19

Renewed medical marijuana amendment effort raises $293K in June

Bob Buckhorn rewarded for RLC support with big American Traffic Soutions donation