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Scott PowersAugust 27, 2016

Republican state Rep. Rene Plasencia, who is finding a tougher challenge than he might have anticipated in House District 50, enjoyed his best fundraising period yet in early August, raising $16,825. The tally gives the first-term lawmaker, who is seeking a second term but in a different district, an overwhelming financial advantage over his Republican […]

Scott PowersAugust 26, 2016

A Houston billionaire tied to hedge fund and energy interests has turned to supporting state Sen. Darren Soto and opposing Dena Grayson and Susannah Randolph in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. The “Common Sense Leadership For America” political action committee, founded and funded by John Arnold and his wife, Laura Arnold, spent $14,000 this month on phone messaging […]

Scott PowersAugust 26, 2016

California Democratic U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez will be campaigning with state Rep. Darren Soto in a caravana event in Kissimmee Sunday for his bid to win Tuesday’s primary in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Sanchez, who represents part of Los Angeles, currently serves as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and is running for vice-chair of […]

Scott PowersAugust 26, 2016

Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington has thrown his endorsement to former state Rep. Ricardo Rangel in his effort to win back his seat in Kissimmee-based House District 43. Arrington’s district covers much of HD 43, including Poinciana. “Ricardo Rangel, a U.S. Army veteran, is the best choice for the Florida House of Representatives, District 43,” […]

Scott PowersAugust 26, 2016

This used to be Andy Gardiner country, a Florida Senate district at the heart of GOP power, and now three Democrats are fighting for it like it’s theirs for the taking Tuesday. Tuesday’s Democratic Florida Senate District 13 primary will pit three former elected officials, all with at least decent name recognition, one of them, former […]

Associated PressAugust 26, 2016

The legal fight over releasing the 911 calls from the Pulse nightclub shooting was sent back to state court Thursday by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Paul Byron ruled that the federal court lacks jurisdiction over the claims in the case. “This case must be remanded to the state court,” he wrote. The lawsuit […]

Larry GriffinAugust 25, 2016

After Seminole County Tax Collector Ray Valdes allegedly attacked blogger Jacob Engels at a GOP event last week, medical records for Engels are claiming that Engels might have suffered pain as a result of Valdes’ actions. According to Engels — and corroborated by a video he took with his cell phone — he had been asking Valdes […]

Scott PowersAugust 25, 2016

The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association has endorsed former state Rep. Ricardo Rangel in his quest to return to his seat in the Kissimmee-based House District 43. Rangel, a Kissimmee Democrat, is challenging current incumbent state Rep. John Cortes in the Aug. 30 Democratic primary. Cortes beat Rangel in a primary two years ago. […]

Larry GriffinAugust 25, 2016

At the Senate District 11 Democratic debate Wednesday night, held by the League of Women Voters, only three candidates showed up, and an hour of questions from moderator Karen Castor Dentel had them mostly agreeing on liberal policies and ideals, only differing in exactly what areas they would focus on in applying them. For an […]

Scott PowersAugust 25, 2016

Democrat Gary Siplin, a former state senator seeking another shot at the Florida Senate in the Orlando-based District 11, dismissed more than $243,000 of federal tax liens as contested taxes he expects will go away through federal appeals processes. “All I know is, according to my accountant, everything is fine,” Siplin said about the liens, […]

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Rene Plasencia enjoys $16K fundraising week in HD 50 race

Houston billionaire backing Darren Soto in CD 9 race

Linda Sanchez and Darren Soto to caravana Kissimmee in CD 9

Ricardo Rangel gets HD 43 backing of Brandon Arrington

SD 13 race pits familiar names as Dems hope to flip seat

Suit over releasing Pulse 911 calls goes back to state court

Medical reports of blogger Jacob Engels indicate he may have been hurt in Ray Valdes altercation

Central Florida hoteliers back Ricardo Rangel in HD 43

At SD 11 debate, Democratic candidates outline plans to advance liberal policies

SD 11 Democratic candidate Gary Siplin says tax liens are contested, not a concern