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Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Bradenton Republican Will Robinson is hosting an April 23 fundraiser for his campaign to replace termed out Rep. Jim Boyd in House District 71. The Sarasota reception will be held from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave., and those looking to attend can send their RSVPs through the campaign’s […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Republican state Rep. Kathleen Peters is holding a fundraiser for her Pinellas County Commission campaign in Treasure Island next week. The event will be held at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 17. Attendees can RSVP by sending a note to [email protected] or by […]

Jim RosicaApril 11, 2018

A Tallahassee judge has ruled in favor of Tampa strip club mogul Joe Redner in his fight against the state to grow and make juice out of his own medical marijuana. Circuit Judge Karen Gievers‘ order was released Wednesday. The state immediately filed a notice of appeal to the 1st District Court of Appeal. The […]

Bill RuftyApril 11, 2018

Congressman Dennis Ross will not seek re-election in 2018. The Lakeland Republican will not seek another term in Florida’s 15th Congressional District, which covers parts of Central Florida, ending a 16-year career in elective offices. “But I got up Sunday morning and I’m reading my emails and the news and seeing what I need to do […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Clearwater Republican Rep. Chris Latvala could soon have a challenger in his House District 67 re-election campaign Sources close to House Victory and incoming Democratic leader Kionne McGhee confirmed Tuesday that the party is actively recruiting Becca Teider to run against Latvala in the fall. Tieder is part of a duo who travel to college campuses […]

Phil AmmannApril 10, 2018

Ed Turanchik launched his bid for Tampa Mayor in style. The Tampa attorney/developer/transit activist raised more than $155,000 through the end of March, as well as drawing more than 500 people to a campaign kickoff event held last week. “I am thrilled and humbled by the support our campaign has received,” Turanchik said Tuesday. “We […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young said Tuesday that she’s raised nearly $1.3 million for her Senate District 18 re-election bid and has $950,000 in the bank. “I am truly honored by the overwhelming support I have received for my re-election campaign for State Senate District 18,” Young said in a press release. “I look forward […]

Phil AmmannApril 10, 2018

One day after news broke of the alternative weekly Creative Loafing Tampa sale, the Tampa Bay Times is making some changes to its own free newspaper. Beginning June 7, tbt* – the Times’ free daily tabloid – will “return to its roots” as a weekly publication. According to a statement Tuesday, the change will help […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

It’s official: House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz will challenge Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young in Senate District 18. The Tampa native announced her bid Tuesday. She joins, for now at least, Tampa attorney Bob Buesing in the Democratic Primary. “I’m running because Tampa Bay families deserve a leader who will fight for them in Tallahassee — not sell them […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

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Hillsborough County Commission candidate Aakash Patel announced Monday that he’d picked up an endorsement from Republican U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. The pair got to know each other when Patel, 33, served as VP of the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce and worked with Bilirakis on outreach initiatives. “I am pleased to offer my support and endorsement […]

Tampa Bay

Will Robinson holding April 23 fundraiser for House bid

Kathleen Peters sets fundraiser for Pinellas Commission bid

Tampa’s Joe Redner wins ‘home grow’ marijuana suit

Dennis Ross to retire in 2018

Florida Democrats lining up challenger for Chris Latvala

Ed Turanchik kicks off campaign for Tampa Mayor with $155K, big crowds

Dana Young has $950K on hand for SD 18 re-election

CL sale, rising costs forcing tbt* to ‘return to roots’ as a weekly

Janet Cruz makes it official: She’s running for Florida Senate

Gus Bilirakis endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Commission