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Scott PowersMarch 12, 2018

Former Circuit Court Judge Robert Doyel upped his commitment and his state Senate campaign fund in February, in his Democratic bid to unseat Republican state Sen. Kelli Stargel in Senate District 22. Doyel, of Winter Haven, a retired judge from Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit, reported donating $5,000 to his campaign, helping it bring in $17,677 in […]

Scott PowersMarch 12, 2018

While state lawmakers have been away in Session unable to raise campaign money, a handful of Central Florida challengers – mainly women first-time-candidate Democrats – played a little catch-up on fundraising in February, led by Ann Fuller, who reported raising $8,520 in her first month of a House District 52 campaign, and Joy Goff-Marcil, who reported […]

Scott PowersMarch 12, 2018

Orange County mayoral candidate Rob Panepinto brought in more than $60,000 in February for the two funds supporting his campaign this year. Panepinto, a Winter Park businessman, reported raising $38,300 for his official election campaign and $22,500 for his independent political committee, Vision Orange County, according to data posted on public sites. He now has […]

Scott PowersMarch 9, 2018

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke lent $200,000 in February to his bid for Orange County mayor, putting his campaign in a more competitive financial position with those of his two main rivals, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Winter Park businessman Rob Panepinto. With the loan, Clarke’s campaign now has brought in $262,111 and has spent […]

Scott PowersMarch 9, 2018

All five members of the Longwood City Commission have come out in support of Republican businessman Scott Sturgill‘s bid for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, his campaign announced Friday. Sturgill, who faces state Rep. Mike Miller of Winter Park and Patrick Weingart of Altamonte Springs in the Aug. 28 Republican primary, moves forward with the endorsements […]

Scott PowersMarch 8, 2018

Orlando Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto just received the backing of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Political Action Committee, an endorsement he might need as a buffer against a possible primary challenge by a congressman who once was a big voice for that caucus. “Darren Soto is a fighter for economic justice. He works tirelessly for […]

Scott PowersMarch 8, 2018

In a move with long-range ramifications for huge developments in Central Florida, road networks linking to the Space Coast, and promises assumed in the state’s nature preservation efforts, the Central Florida Expressway Authority Thursday moved ahead with a study of how best to push a new road through or around the state’s Split Oak Forest […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2018

Democratic Florida House District 47 candidate Anna Eskamani reported Tuesday that her official campaign and her independent political committee combined have now cleared the $200,000 level in contributions. Eskamani, seeking to succeed Republican state Rep. Mike Miller, has raised $184,400 in her official campaign fund. Her camp said in a news release Wednesday that People Power […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2018

An attempt by Orlando Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith to get the state to provide $1 million to help build a Pulse nightclub memorial in Orlando drew some crossover votes from Republicans (including many from Central Florida) but failed in the House Tuesday night. The proposed amendment, which would have added $1 million for […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Congressional candidate Scott Sturgill and picked up an endorsement from former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner during a March 1 campaign fundraiser. The ex-politician promised to keep his endorsement short, telling the crowd at the event “as Elizabeth Taylor told her fifth husband, ‘don’t worry honey, I won’t be here long.’” The former Ohio congressman […]

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Robert Doyel’s self-donation pushes February contributions to $17K in SD 22 race

Two Democratic newcomers make up cash ground in Central Florida House races

Rob Panepinto adds $60K to his Orange County mayoral run accounts

Pete Clarke lends his Orange County mayoral campaign $200K

Longwood’s entire City Commission endorses Scott Sturgill in CD 7 race

Darren Soto gets backing of Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC

Central Florida Expressway Authority moves ahead with study of contentious Split Oak road

Anna Eskamani reports her HD 47 funds have topped $200K

Carlos Smith’s $1M Pulse memorial amendment draws some Republicans, but fails

Video: John Boehner backs Scott Sturgill for CD 7