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Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2018

A referendum that would add a penny sales tax to fund transportation improvements in Hillsborough County has cleared a mandatory audit conducted by the state Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability. Hillsborough County posted the results of the audit on their website Thursday, which were required to be completed and made available to […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 6, 2018

A new ad paid for by a committee charged with maintaining the Republican majority in the state Senate is hitting House Minority Leader and Senate District 18 candidate Janet Cruz for claiming homestead exemptions on multiple properties a decade ago. The ad, titled “Lower Taxes,” notes that even though the Tampa Democrat, who is challenging […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2018

House Minority Leader Janet Cruz is introducing herself to Senate District 18 voters with a TV ad covering her background and her vision for the Tampa-based district if she’s elected over incumbent Republican Sen. Dana Young in the fall. The 30-second ad, titled “Odds,” is shot in black and white and features the Tampa Democrat […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2018

State Sen. Dana Young and state Rep. Jackie Toledo, both Tampa Republicans, are teaming up for a joint campaign fundraiser Thursday night. The reception will be held on the Yacht StarShip, which docks at 603 Channelside Drive in Tampa, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Those looking to snag a boarding pass can send an […]

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 […]

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Hillsborough transit tax referendum clears state audit

New ad hits Janet Cruz over past property tax blunder

Janet Cruz says she ‘understands the odds’ in first SD 18 ad

Dana Young and Jackie Toledo holding joint fundraiser Thursday night

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