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Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2018

The two Republican contenders to succeed term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66 have already spent nearly $335,000 combined and show little sign of slowing down as the primary election approaches. Seminole attorney Berny Jacques held on to his fundraising lead after bringing $50,660 between his campaign account and political committee, Protect Pinellas, during […]

Drew WilsonAugust 18, 2018

Madeira Beach attorney Ray Blacklidge posted another healthy round of campaign finance reports ahead of his head-to-head showdown with St. Petersburg attorney Jeremy Bailie in the Republican primary for Pinellas County’s House District 69. The new reports, covering Aug. 4 through Aug. 10, show Blacklidge tacked on $2,200 in hard money and another $10,000 for […]

Jacob OglesAugust 18, 2018

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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will knock on doors in West Tampa with state House Democratic Leader and state Senate candidate Janet Cruz. Officials with Nelson’s campaign say he will greet volunteers and supporters and talk about the importance of this year’s election. Vecinos de Nelson, the campaign’s grassroots team of supporters and volunteers, will join […]

Jacob OglesAugust 18, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday appointed attorney Dana Moss to an open judgeship in the Sarasota County Court today. Moss, a 47-year-old former police officer, has been the felony division chief for the Public Defender’s Office in the 12th Judicial Circuit, working for Public Defender Larry Eger. She earned her law degree from Florida Coastal […]

Ryan NicolAugust 17, 2018

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Vern Buchanan held onto a sizable money lead in the race for Florida’s 16th Congressional District despite being outraised by David Shapiro in the most recent fundraising period. Buchanan reported more than $2.1 million cash on hand after raising $90,000 from July 1 through Aug. 8, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). That $2.1 […]

Ryan NicolAugust 16, 2018

David Shapiro, a Democratic candidate in Florida’s 16th Congressional District, is calling out Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan over his receipt of more than $100,000 from the sugar industry in light of recent red tide and algae blooms hitting the state. The report from the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan research group that tracks money […]

Jacob OglesAugust 16, 2018

Before Kenneth Mathis launched his candidacy for the Pasco County School Board, he was under investigation into whether he had a sexual relationship with a student while serving as the band director at Land O’ Lakes High School. A review of Mathis’ personnel file reveals he was being investigated in 2015 after a new teacher hired by […]

Drew WilsonAugust 16, 2018

Madeira Beach lawyer Ray Blacklidge holds a better than 2-to-1 lead over St. Petersburg lawyer Jeremy Bailie according to a new poll of the two-way Republican primary for Pinellas County’s House District 69. The St. Pete Polls survey found 48 percent of likely Republican primary voters were backing Blacklidge, while Bailie came in behind “undecided” with 23 […]

Joe HendersonAugust 16, 2018

Speculation has been out there for months that Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn would make an interesting candidate for Florida’s Lieutenant Governor. That’s not likely to subside when he formally endorses Democrat Gwen Graham at a news conference Thursday afternoon in Tampa. But do endorsements matter in statewide races? I mean, OK — this is a […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

A pro-business group that represents the interests of more than 604,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the Sunshine State said Wednesday that it’s backing Republican Sen. Dana Young’s re-election bid in Tampa-based Senate District 18. “Senator Dana Young has the full endorsement of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its statewide membership,” said Julio Fuentes, […]

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Berny Jacques adds $50K, Nick DiCeglie loans $40K in HD 66 Republican primary

Ray Blacklidge reels in $12K as HD 69 Republican primary looms

Bill Nelson, Janet Cruz to campaign today in West Tampa

Dana Moss appointed to county judge post in Sarasota County

Vern Buchanan holds onto money lead in CD 16 race

Sugar money again? David Shapiro calls out Vern Buchanan

He was a H.S. band teacher. She was his student. Later they had a baby. Now he’s running for Pasco School Board

Ray Blacklidge up 25 points over Jeremy Bailie in HD 69 GOP primary

Bob Buckhorn goes all-in for Gwen Graham

Dana Young endorsed by Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce