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Staff ReportsJuly 8, 2018

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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson discussed health care and education Saturday in St. Petersburg with leaders from the Tampa Bay Ministerial Alliance and African-American Pastoral Alliance. “These leaders are on the front lines,” said Nelson in a statement. “They know their communities and the issues they face every day. We will continue to work together to fight […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Republican Danny Kushmer picked up two endorsements on Friday for his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. The first came in from Bartow Commissioner James Clements. “When endorsing someone, you want a person you believe in and their ideas and their solutions align with yours. I’ve known Danny […]

Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2018

Carrie Pilon, the Democrat trial attorney challenging incumbent Republican Jeff Brandes in a battleground state Senate district, has withdrawn from the race. Citing serious and unexpected health problems of a close family member, Pilon said, in a statement first provided to Florida Politics, that it is “impossible for me to continue forward and give the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2018

Conservative group Americans for Prosperity-Florida has long criticized taxpayer-funded sports stadiums, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ballpark is no exception. A recent report found that the preferred site for the new stadium is in a tract of land that was recently designated as an “economic opportunity zone,” making it eligible for federal tax breaks. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 5, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan raised more than $640,000 over the last three months for his re-election campaign in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. “Vern’s independence and effective record of achievements fighting for seniors, children, veterans and middle-class families are why so many in Southwest Florida are proud to call him their congressman,” said Max Goodman, Buchanan’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 3, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation said Tuesday they were backing former Republican Rep. Ed Hooper’s bid for Senate District 16. “As a member of the House, Representative Hooper supported legislation that enhanced Florida’s job creation efforts, including our retail industry,” said FRF President/CEO R. Scott Shalley. “As a Senator, we know he’ll continue this effort and […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Democratic Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton is holding a fundraiser in St. Petersburg later this month in support of his re-election bid to House District 70. Newton’s fundraiser is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 19 at the Parkshore Grill, 300 Beach Drive NE. Serving as the hosts are St. Pete philanthropists Bob […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Tampa Republican Aakash Patel posted his fifth consecutive report showing more than $25,000 raised for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign. The District 7 candidate added $14,750 for his political committee, Elevate Tampa, and another $13,000 for his campaign account, for a total haul of $27,750 during last month. Those figures include contributions for the last […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

House Minority Leader Janet Cruz brought in about $61,000 between her campaign and committee accounts during the first three weeks of June but had to refund nearly $10,000 in contributions she received before jumping into the Senate District 18 race. Cruz raised just over $31,000 for her campaign account and another $30,000 for her political […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

On Monday, the Florida Retail Federation endorsed Republican Sen. Dana Young for a second term in Tampa-based Senate District 18. “Senator Young has supported and sponsored legislation that has helped to modernize the retail industry in Florida,” said FRF President/CEO R. Scott Shalley. “We’re proud to support her campaign and look forward to working with […]

Tampa Bay

Bill Nelson meets with St. Petersburg faith leaders

Danny Kushmer adds endorsements for CD 15 bid

Carrie Pilon, Democratic challenger to Jeff Brandes, withdraws from state Senate race

Americans for Prosperity blasts Bob Buckhorn over Tampa Bay Rays deal

Vern Buchanan’s haul rises, posts $640K for Q2

Florida Retail Federation endorses Ed Hooper for SD 16

Wengay Newton announces July 19 re-election fundraiser

Aakash Patel adds $28K for Hillsborough Commission campaign

Janet Cruz raises $61K, refunds $10K in June

Florida Retailers back Dana Young for SD 18