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Drew WilsonJuly 17, 2018

Florida’s 15th Congressional District is a safe Republican seat by nearly every metric, but that didn’t stop Lakeland Democrat Kristen Carlson from outraising the 10 other candidates vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. Carlson, a former prosecutor and former general counsel to the Florida Department of Citrus, raised just shy of $250,000 during […]

Drew WilsonJuly 17, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that two chapters of the Florida Police Benevolent Association have endorsed his bid to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in Pasco County’s House District 37. “The West Central Florida Political Benevolent Association and the Tampa Police Benevolent Association is proud to inform you of our endorsement for […]

Drew WilsonJuly 16, 2018

Two firefighter unions announced Monday that they were backing Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young in her re-election bid for Senate District 18. The Florida Professional Firefighters and Tampa Firefighters Local 754 are the latest first responder groups to endorse Young, who had previously earned the support of several other first responder groups, including five police […]

Staff ReportsJuly 14, 2018

A faith-based social services provider says a prominent Treasure Island developer stiffed the organization on a $2-million loan while serving as vice president. Bridge Hope Stabilization Programs says William Karns, of William Karns Enterprises, pulled a $2 million line of credit in May 2016, about a month after taking on the role of vice president. […]

Jacob OglesJuly 14, 2018

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis brought in more than $350,000 during the second quarter of 2018, boasting more than 90 percent of that money came from Florida sources. “I am thrilled to receive such strong support from the people here at home,” said the New Port Richey Republican. “I believe it shows that they appreciate how […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 14, 2018

Jay Beyrouti will fill the vacant Pinellas County Commission District 6 post effective Friday, according to Gov. Rick Scott‘s office. Scott appointed Beyrouti to the commission to fill the empty seat created by Commissioner John Morroni‘s passing on May 20. A Reddington Shores resident, Beyrouti, 66, is a small business owner. He received his bachelor’s degree in […]

Drew WilsonJuly 13, 2018

Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes is gearing up for his re-election bid with a “Super Saturday” canvassing event in St. Petersburg-based Senate District 24. “Come show your support for Jeff Brandes! Join us on July 14 at 9:00 a.m. at Crisp Park in St. Petersburg for coffee and donuts. Help Senator Brandes spread his message by […]

Drew WilsonJuly 13, 2018

Sarasota state Sen. Greg Steube said Friday that he brought in more than $337,000 for his congressional campaign last quarter — half again more than his Republican primary rival, Venice state Rep. Julio Gonzalez. Steube touted his second round of fundraising numbers in the race for Florida’s 17th Congressional District while throwing some shade at […]

Drew WilsonJuly 13, 2018

New fundraising reports show Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young continued to pile on to her fundraising lead over House Minority Janet Cruz during the last week of June and the first week of July. Young’s campaign said it brought in $22,900 in hard money between June 23 and July 6 but did not say how […]

Bill RuftyJuly 13, 2018

Republican state Rep. Ross Spano of Tampa received what could be a major boost Thursday in his six-way Republican Primary for Florida’s 15th Congressional District with an endorsement by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. Earlier, Spano’s campaign released a poll showing he was 12 points ahead of his closest competitor, former state Rep. Neil Combee of […]

Tampa Bay
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks May 12, 2025. (Florida Channel)

Kristen Carlson tops CD 15 field in Q2 fundraising while Ross Spano goes on spending spree

Two more police unions back Ardian Zika for HD 37

Dana Young lands firefighter support in SD 18

Bridge Hope says Williams Karns stiffed them on $2M loan

Gus Bilirakis posts strong Q2 fundraising report

Jay Beyrouti appointed to Pinellas County Commission

Jeff Brandes holding ‘Super Saturday’ canvassing event

Greg Steube swamps Julio Gonzalez in CD 17 fundraising

Dana Young expands cash lead over Janet Cruz

Ross Spano picks up Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi endorsements in CD 15