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Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

Spring Hill Congressman Rich Nugent endorsed Sandy Adams in the 6th Congressional District race on Wednesday, in her bid to return to Washington to represent the people in the seat that consists of parts of Volusia and St. Johns counties. In an open letter Nugent complimented Adams for her body of work. “Sandy has dedicated […]

Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

The Buddy Dyer campaign will launch it’s grassroots operation on Saturday morning near downtown Orlando, in their latest efforts to help the Mayor win his fifth term. In an email to supporters Dyer highlighted his message on Wednesday. “The campaign is heating up and our team is fully committed to working day and night to […]

Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

Orlando State Senator Darren Soto will file the SB 296 “Florida Teacher Fair Pay Act” for a second time on Wednesday afternoon. The bill aims to retain and attract quality teaching candidates, while maintaining adequate funding for other education programs and personnel. It adds that the statewide minimum salary for all instructional personnel will be […]

Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is reluctant to support new legislation filed Friday, that seeks to expand the Central Florida Transportation Authority Board, and privatize day-to-day operations of the LYNX bus system. “We need to have some conversations to make sure we’re all working from the same set of facts” Jacobs told Florida Politics Tuesday afternoon […]

Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

College Professor George Collins has filed to run in Florida House District 50, setting up a Republican primary with District 49 State Representative Rene Plasencia, according to the East Orlando Post. This will be the second time Collins will be running for the seat that consists of parts of Orange and Brevard counties. In 2014, […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

Susannah Randolph, candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, will hold a fundraiser in Sarasota this month with a host committee featuring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

When candidates for Orlando City Council District 6 debate at the Hope Church on Sept. 23, there will be one notable absence. Incumbent Sam Ings won’t be there. When organizers announced the debate, Ings wasn’t listed among the participants, which include real-estate agent Nathan Chambers, activist Lawanna Gelzer, and law professor Ka’Juel Washington. “Incumbent Commissioner Samuel Ings was invited to the […]

Frank TorresSeptember 14, 2015

Buzz surrounding a potential congressional run continues as St. Cloud state Rep. Mike La Rosa sent out a release Monday afternoon blasting the Iran nuclear deal. “This deal was an end around the US Constitution,” La Rosa says. “President Obama knew he would never be able to get this passed in Congress, so he went to the […]

Frank TorresSeptember 14, 2015

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke raised about $20,500 in less than a month after filing for re-election for a second term in early August. A large amount of Clarke’s haul came from supporters in the development, construction, and hospitality industries. There were also smaller donations, with all but three contributions coming from within Orange County. One […]

Frank TorresSeptember 14, 2015

Dennis Lemma, chief deputy of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office who’s running to replace Sheriff Don Eslinger, wants residents to know there won’t be many changes if they elect him for the job. Lemma told Florida Politics Monday he has Eslinger’s backing. The longtime sheriff is retiring after 26 years. “He’s been a huge mentor to […]

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Rich Nugent endorses Sandy Adams in CD 6

Email Insights: Buddy Dyer launches grassroots efforts on Saturday

Darren Soto to try again on Teacher Fair Pay Act

Teresa Jacobs wary of new LYNX privatization bill

George Collins files to run for HD 50

Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race

Sam Ings will be no-show at Orlando City Council District 6 debate

Mike La Rosa condemns Iran nuclear deal

Pete Clarke raises $20.5K in first month of Orange County re-election campaign

Dennis Lemma promise steadfast policies if he’s elected Seminole County sheriff