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Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes is holding another fundraiser Thursday for his re-election bid in Senate District 24, where he holds a better than 20-to-1 cash lead over Democratic challenger Lindsay Cross. Among the several dozen names listed on the host committee for the St. Petersburg reception are former St. Pete Mayors Rick Baker […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 4, 2018

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Aakash Patel is bright, energetic, and creative – traits that would be considered valuable at a place like the Hillsborough County Commission. But when Patel, a Republican, ran to represent a countywide district on that board, he was trounced in the primary last week, losing to attorney Todd Marks by a 2-to-1 margin. The margin, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 4, 2018

Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor is making her case to be the next mayor of Tampa one living room at a time. Castor, one of nine candidates vying to succeed exiting Mayor Bob Buckhorn, held the first of several planned living room stops Thursday evening at a home in Seminole Heights. “I have always […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 4, 2018

House Minority Leader Janet Cruz added an endorsement from Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn for her campaign to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Dana Young in northwestern Hillsborough’s Senate District 18. “Janet is a proven leader, a fighter for working families, and a tireless advocate for public education,” Buckhorn said. “As a member of the Florida House, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 30, 2018

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A new internal poll from the David Shapiro campaign shows him trailing, but within striking distance of, Vern Buchanan in the race for Florida’s 16th Congressional District. Conducted by ALG Research, the survey showed Shapiro earning 44 percent support among likely voters to Buchanan’s 48 percent — just within the poll’s 4.9 percent margin of error. The […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

Ruskin Democrat Phil Hornback is holding a fundraising reception Thursday evening to kickstart his campaign for Hillsborough County’s House District 58. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Rd., in Plant City. The suggested contribution $25, and attendees can expect some entertainment from The […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

The committee backing a one-cent sales tax to fund transportation initiatives in Hillsborough County is opening a Tampa office and holding an orientation meeting for volunteers Wednesday night as it begins to push for a November win in earnest. The All for Transportation office, located at 504 E Tyler St., will host prospective volunteers and […]

Joe HendersonAugust 29, 2018

Voters in several parts of Florida approved tax hikes for local school programs and teacher raises, which could be encouraging news to backers of a proposed half-cent sales tax increase in November for Hillsborough County public schools. By a 13-point margin, Lake County voters approved a property tax increase of .75 mills to help pay […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy is heading to Tampa Thursday night for a fundraising reception benefiting her run for Pasco and Pinellas-based Senate District 16. The event will be held at Mise en Place, 442 W Kennedy Blvd. #110, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The invite lists a suggested minimum contribution of $100, though notes […]

Joe HendersonAugust 28, 2018

Attorney Mike Beltran is the Republican nominee in HD 57 after his victory in Tuesday’s primary over challenger Sean McCoy. HD 57 is currently represented by Lithia Republican Jake Raburn, who announced he was not running for re-election to devote more time to family and business. Democrat Debbie Katt was running unopposed. The Republican side of the ballot was […]

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Jeff Brandes holding Thursday fundraiser as Lindsay Cross struggles to raise cash

Joe Henderson: Aakash Patel’s loss not surprising, but margin was

Tampa mayoral candidate Jane Castor launches neighborhood listening tour

Bob Buckhorn endorses Janet Cruz for state Senate

Internal poll shows David Shapiro within striking distance of Vern Buchanan

Phil Hornback raising campaign cash for HD 58 run Thursday

All for Transportation opening office, kicking off volunteer efforts tonight

Voters around state say yes to local school tax increases

Amanda Murphy holding Tampa fundraiser for SD 16 bid Thursday

Mike Beltran wins tough GOP primary in HD 57