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Scott PowersAugust 9, 2018

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto leads former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, his predecessor and challenger in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, according to a poll announced Wednesday night by Spectrum 13 News in Orlando. The poll was announced at the start of a debate Wednesday night in Kissimmee by Spectrum 13 News anchors […]

Scott PowersAugust 9, 2018

With only a few moments of minor disagreements about how to address broad issues such as affordable housing or transportation, Orange County mayoral candidates Rob Panepinto, Jerry Demings, and Pete Clarke instead clashed Thursday evening over styles: Clarke with heart, Demings with trust, and Panepinto with innovation. Throughout the mayoral debate hosted by WOFL Fox […]

Scott PowersAugust 8, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King‘s offering the emotional speech he gave in a Clearwater Baptist Church Sunday morning to be a new digital internet ad for his campaign, presenting his call to change Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law and to change hearts. The 1-minute, 13-second video “Change Hearts” presents the conclusion of the talk King […]

Scott PowersAugust 8, 2018

The Orange County Republican Executive Committee has opened up for potential candidates to come forward to replace Scotland Calhoun, who withdrew late Friday from her challenge of state Rep. Amy Mercado for the Florida House District 51 seat. Orange REC Chair Charles Hart said Wednesday he has circulated notices Wednesday to county Republicans and REC […]

Scott PowersAugust 8, 2018

After hearing out leaders of Florida’s struggling film industry, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham pledged to help as governor and said she blames ideological thinking in Tallahassee for driving away much of Florida’s former movie business. “It’s a philosophical problem. That’s what it is. That’s what it is!” Graham said. “That’s what it is in […]

Scott PowersAugust 8, 2018

With another win, the Sisterhood of Gubernatorial Nominees has grown again. Tuesday night’s primary victory in Michigan by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer has Gwen Graham smiling broadly in Florida on Wednesday. Graham and her gubernatorial campaign are making no secret that they are counting on this being a year in which women, particularly on the Democratic side, […]

Scott PowersAugust 8, 2018

Senate Majority PAC and Priorities USA Action PAC are launching a new $1.1 million digital ad campaign to blanket the internet with a new advertisement hitting Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gov. Rick Scott for refusing to expand Medicaid in Florida and charging that he opposes mandatory insurance coverage of people with pre-existing conditions. The first […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw shored up his support among mainline Democratic allies and progressive organizations Tuesday with the announcements of 10 new endorsements including the Democratic Party Environmental and LGBTA caucuses. The endorsements continue the Tampa state representative’s effort to grab the advantage going into the Aug. 28 Democratic primary against rival Ryan Torrens, a Tampa […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gov. Rick Scott is launching a new television commercial accusing his opponent, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, of voting to cut Medicare when he voted for the Affordable Care Act. The 30-second spot, “Unfair,” will be playing on television and in digital internet advertising. It charges Nelson with supporting Medicare cuts […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham is responding to an attack ad from her Aug. 28 primary opponent Jeff Greene by launching a new television commercial touting her environmental record and decrying “false negative advertising.” Her 30-second spot, “Trust,” launched Tuesday morning, featuring footage of Graham and her father, former U.S. Sen. and former Gov. Bob […]

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Poll: Darren Soto leads Alan Grayson 45%-38% in CD 9 race

Orange Co. mayoral debate more about style than substance

Chris King turns ‘Stand Your Ground’ shooting speech into ad

Orange Co. Republicans seeking replacement to run against Amy Mercado

Gwen Graham sees film biz woes as symptom of ideology malaise

Gwen Graham applauds as ‘Sisterhood of Gubernatorial Nominees’ grows

Democratic PACs hitting Rick Scott on Medicaid, pre-existing conditions

Sean Shaw sews up more endorsements in Democratic AG primary

Rick Scott ad accuses Bill Nelson of cutting Medicare when he voted for Obamacare

Gwen Graham ad decries ‘billionaire opponent’ attacking her and her father