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Ryan NicolJuly 24, 2018

GOP Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell has a message for Facebook after he says his pro-Second Amendment ad was removed: “Don’t tread on me.” The candidate, also a North Fort Myers state representative, argues Facebook was motivated by “institutional liberalism” in choosing to ban the ad. The 15-second spot, titled “That’s All There Is To […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Lehigh Acres Rep. Matt Caldwell let loose another torrent of endorsements for his Agriculture Commissioner bid Wednesday, this time from county constitutional officers in all corners of the state. Backing him in the four-way Republican primary to succeed Adam Putnam are Monroe Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Lee Sherriff Mike Scott, former Pasco Sheriff Bob White, Walton […]

Ryan NicolJuly 12, 2018

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Baxter Troutman, one of four Republicans running in the race for Agriculture Commissioner, is adding three more endorsements from South Florida officials. Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro Garcia all say they’re supporting Troutman, who spent the week meeting voters in Miami-Dade County. “Today I’m proud to announce my support […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2018

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Wednesday saw Sen. Marco Rubio endorse Lehigh Acres Rep. Matt Caldwell in the GOP primary for Agriculture Commissioner. The media release stressed each man’s conservative credentials, a logical move ahead of the August election. “As the most conservative candidate in the race for Commissioner of Agriculture,” Rubio said, “Matt Caldwell has been an unwavering supporter of the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, handed out endorsements Monday in the statewide races for Florida Governor and Cabinet. “The health of Florida’s real estate industry and its economy go hand-in-hand,” said Bill Martin, CEO of Florida Realtors. “We need elected officials who understand this relationship and will work tirelessly to […]

Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley has added two more lawmen to her stable of supporters in the four-way Republican primary to succeed term-limited Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis and Sumter County Sheriff William Farmer were the new additions. They join 29 other county sheriffs in declaring their support for the 14-year state […]

Ryan NicolJuly 6, 2018

As Matt Caldwell continues his campaign for Agriculture Commissioner, he wants to make one thing clear: he’s no fan of BS. Bullsugar, that is. The environmental advocacy group is focused on political activism surrounding algal blooms in and around Lake Okeechobee. However, the group has come under fire in the past for false claims about […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley spoke during the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit Friday, and word from those in attendance is her candidate presentation was the best so far. It certainly helps that before she took the stage, a professionally shot video made a compelling case for her campaign to succeed Adam Putnam in […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Sebring state Sen. Denise Grimsley‘s campaign to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture has earned the backing of two more county sheriffs, bringing the total number to lawmen backing her campaign to 29. Thursday’s nods came in from Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell and Gilchrist County Sheriff Robert Schultz, who join the sheriffs of Bradford, […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley added a trio of endorsements Tuesday from past chairs of the Republican Party of Florida. Lining up behind the Sebring Senator were former Chairman Al Cardenas, Chairwomen Carole Jean Jordan and Leslie Dougher, as well as Wendy Bitner Rodin, wife of deceased former Chairman Dave Bitner. “Denise knows agriculture better […]

Tag: 2018 Agriculture Commissioner race

Matt Caldwell accuses Facebook of censorship after ad is removed

Matt Caldwell piles on 16 endorsements for Ag. Commish bid

Baxter Troutman endorsed by Miami-Dade officials

Marco Rubio backs Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Florida Realtors announce their picks for statewide races: Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Denise Grimsley

More sheriffs back Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

‘Obscene’ and ‘ridiculous’: Matt Caldwell calls out Bullsugar

Denise Grimsley aces Sunshine Summit candidate presentation

Two more sheriffs endorse Denise Grimsley for Ag Commissioner

Former Florida GOP chairs wade into Ag Commissioner race, back Denise Grimsley