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Drew WilsonMay 2, 2018

The Florida Police Benevolent Association on Wednesday announced endorsements for candidates running for executive branch positions in the fall. “The dangers law enforcement, probation and correctional officers face have placed our professions at a crossroads. Our members want leaders who value their service and sacrifices. The selected candidates have a well-established record of loyalty to […]

Drew WilsonMay 2, 2018

Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley announced Tuesday that she’d earned the support of several county sheriffs in her bid to replace termed-out Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in the fall. “I am truly grateful for the support of 10 Florida sheriffs who have endorsed my campaign,” Grimsley said. “Our local law enforcement officers put their lives on […]

Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

Mike McCalister entered the race for Florida Agriculture Commissioner, setting up a four-way Republican primary to replace Adam Putnam, who is termed-out and running for Governor. Florida Politics previously reported that McCalister, a retired Army Colonel, was eyeing a run for the seat with a decision to come in early spring. McCalister got some name […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2018

Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell said Thursday that retailers are within their rights to pull guns from their shelves, but consumers who don’t favor such policies can vote with their dollars. “The Citizens United case confirmed that the 1st Amendment protects everyone’s free speech, both individuals and corporations like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart. […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 13, 2018

State Rep. Matt Caldwell touted another fundraising win in the race to take over for termed out Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in the fall. The Lehigh Acres Republican brought in a combined $106,100 last month – $50,100 for his campaign and another $56,000 for his political committee, Friends of Matt Caldwell. The numbers outshined his […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 5, 2018

Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell announced another block endorsement for his Agriculture Commissioner campaign from colleagues in the Florida House Monday, this time mostly from the Tampa Bay area. “I am proud to receive the endorsements from my colleagues. I will continue to work hard to earn support from Floridians across the Sunshine State, who […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 5, 2018

Rep. Matt Caldwell announced Thursday that his December finance reports will show another six-figure fundraising month for his Agriculture Commissioner campaign, putting him at $1.56 million raised in 2017. “We are working hard and our support continues to grow each and every day. We have traveled nearly 41,000 miles across this State since May 1 […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2018

Nikki Fried’s inaugural committee has announced the first of a slate of events leading up to her swearing in as Agriculture Commissioner. The inaugural ball, part of Fried’s “Growing a Stronger Florida” inaugural celebration, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the University Center Club in Doak Campbell Stadium. The inaugural committee didn’t […]

Drew WilsonDecember 29, 2017

Lawmakers will have a week to fundraise before the Legislative Session kicks off and Rep. Matt Caldwell, who is running for Agriculture Commissioner, plans to make the most of it. The Lehigh Acres Republican is holding a fundraiser on Jan. 3 in Pensacola followed by another in Branford on Jan. 5. The host committee for […]

Drew WilsonDecember 18, 2017

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley will get a fundraising boost for her campaign to succeed Adam Punam as Commissioner of Agriculture at an event set for the morning of Jan. 9. The breakfast fundraiser is set for 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The early morning start allows Grimsley to collect funds for the Cabinet race […]

Tag: 2018 Agriculture Commissioner race

Police association announces Governor, Cabinet endorsements

10 sheriffs back Denise Grimsley for Agriculture Commissioner

Mike McCalister enters Agriculture Commissioner race

Matt Caldwell takes issue with retailers ‘caving’ on guns

Matt Caldwell tops Ag Commissioner field in January fundraising

Matt Caldwell announces ‘seventh wave’ of endorsements for Ag Commissioner bid

Matt Caldwell caps off 2017 with a six-figure December

Nikki Fried inaugural committee announces Jan. 7 inaugural ball

Matt Caldwell looks to start the new year with a bang

Senate leaders to raise money for Denise Grimsley on Jan. 9