Tampa Bay

Phil AmmannMarch 21, 2018

Americans for Prosperity-Florida will be running a new digital ad in the Tampa Bay region warning against using public money to build a new Rays baseball stadium — either in St. Petersburg or Ybor City. Unveiled Wednesday, the 30-second animated ad, produced by the activist group founded by the billionaire conservative brothers Charles and David […]

Peter SchorschMarch 21, 2018

St. Petersburg attorney Carrie Pilon is expected to challenge incumbent Republican Jeff Brandes in Senate District 24, according to planning documents obtained by Florida Politics. Pilon, a St. Pete native, is a Stetson University law grad and also holds a bachelor’s and master’s in public administration from Florida State University. She runs an injury law […]

Drew WilsonMarch 16, 2018

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells picked up and endorsement for his re-election bid Friday from the Pasco County Professional Fire Fighters. “The Executive Board for Pasco County Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 4420, has voted unanimously to endorse your candidacy for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4,” group VP Joe Russo said in […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018

Democrat Fentrice Driskell looks like a true contender with more than $40,000 raised in her first month running for House District 63, a Tampa Bay swing district held by Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison. “I truly appreciate the outpouring of community support from over 200 donors to our campaign who helped us raise $40,805.18 in just […]

Peter SchorschMarch 15, 2018

St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Wengay Newton made it through the fundraising pause brought about by the 2018 Legislative Session without ceding much ground to his primary challengers. Newton started the year with about $15,000 on hand, and after keeping spending low last month, he’s still at that level despite his last campaign income being a […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2018

Sitting Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister brought in $31,445 last month for his campaign to win a full term in the job. Chronister brought in the money across 123 contributions, including 18 checks for $1,000. Among the top donors for the month were Tampa Honda, Netterfield’s Popcorn and Lemonade, The Leytham Group, Parks Advocacy Group, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 14, 2018

David Jolly will remain a spectator, albeit an active one, in 2018. The former U.S. Representative is not looking to return to elective politics this year, referring to a tight Pennsylvania 18th Congressional District special election Tuesday night in a district Donald Trump won by more than 20 points in 2016. Making the announcement on […]

Drew WilsonMarch 13, 2018

Madeira Beach voters re-elected Commissioner Nancy Hodges and may have kicked out Commissioner Terry Lister in Tuesday’s municipal election. With all the votes counted, longtime City Commission member Lister was four votes behind opponent Deby Weinstein in the race for the District 1 seat on the commission. Voters cast 1,194 votes in the race and […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2018

Voters in a dozen Pinellas County municipalities decided races Tuesday night. Among the municipalities holding elections were Belleair, Belleair Beach, Clearwater, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Madeira Beach, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Safety Harbor, South Pasadena and Treasure Island. A roundup of some of the unofficial results from the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections: […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2018

Longtime Belleair Mayor Gary Katica has easily defeated his relatively unknown challenger, Spencer Connerat, Tuesday evening. Katica, 84, has served as mayor of the small Pinellas County community for a dozen years, any took a decisive 83 percent of the vote, according to the county supervisor of elections unofficial results. The mayor had refused to […]

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Former state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia is sworn in as the new chief financial officer July 21, 2025.

Americans for Prosperity warns ‘taxpayers lose’ with Tampa Bay stadium

Jeff Brandes expected to draw challenge from trial lawyer Carrie Pilon

Pasco fire fighters back Mike Wells for re-election

Fentrice Driskell raises $40K in first month of House campaign

Wengay Newton holds onto fundraising lead in HD 70 primary

Chad Chronister raises another $31K for Hillsborough Sheriff race

Politics is about timing: David Jolly won’t run for elected office in 2018

Nancy Hodges cruises, Terry Lister maybe loses in Madeira Beach election

Voters decide several Pinellas County municipal seats

Belleair Mayor Gary Katica wins re-election in blowout