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Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced a fundraiser for his Senate campaign next week in Palm Harbor. The May 9 event will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Catcher and the Rye, 917 11th St. More than two dozen names are listed on the host committee, including attorney Ed Armstrong, accountant Steve Bunch, […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham opened a new campaign headquarters in Orlando Saturday. “This is just thrilling. I’m so excited to officially be a resident of Orlando. Central Florida is at the heart of our 67-county strategy,” Graham said, “After 20 years of Republican dominance, we face so many challenges. That’s why I’m running for […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2018

The Republican challenging freshman U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District should put a little more thought into his messaging strategy. Cris Dosev this week chided President Donald Trump for his infidelities and lack of military service, which would be considered tone deaf for a candidate in nearly any Republican primary, none more […]

Drew WilsonMay 5, 2018

Former Republican state Rep. Neil Combee is kicking off his campaign for Florida’s 15th Congressional District with an event in Polk City next week. The May 12 fundraiser will run from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Sunny Acres Lodge, owned by the family of Josie Tomkow. Combee was an avid supporter of Tomkow during […]

Drew WilsonMay 5, 2018

Amanda Murphy is back. The Pasco Democrat on Friday told Florida Politics she is running for the state Senate. The former state Representative said she was “sick and tired” of what’s happening in Tallahassee and that she wants to be back there to “fight the good fight.” Look for her to file as soon as Monday. The […]

Drew WilsonMay 4, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is looking for volunteers to step up in Sarasota and Manatee counties to spread the word about his gubernatorial campaign. Putnam sent out an email this week declaring himself the “grassroots candidate” in the race to replace Gov. Rick Scott – not an unreasonable claim given his penchant for small-town campaign […]

Scott PowersMay 4, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Webster will be facing Democrat Dana Cottrell in the November election, with no primary opponents for either of them in Florida’s 11th Congressional District. Webster, an Orange County businessman now living in Lake County, is seeking his fifth term, though the first three terms were representing adjacent Florida’s 10th Congressional District. […]

Scott PowersMay 4, 2018

Orlando Democratic state Sen. Linda Stewart is throwing her support behind Gwen Graham in Florida’s Governor’s race. “I’ve seen the damage that 20 years of one-party Republican rule in Tallahassee has caused. They’ve neglected our environment, they defunded our public schools, and they gutted our gun laws. We need strong leadership, focused on the needs […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 3, 2018

Another 30 days, another $2.11 million banked. Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam‘s campaign announced late Thursday that it again crossed the $2-million threshold, perpetuating the narrative that the Agriculture Commissioner has no trouble grabbing cash in his quest for the Governor’s Mansion. The newest numbers mean Putnam has raised $28.88 million to date. Putnam’s April haul saw $566,701 […]

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Lake County breaks another record development deal. Image via GT Homes.

Fundraiser for Ed Hooper this Wednesday in Palm Harbor

Gwen Graham opens campaign HQ in Orlando

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

While Trump is under attack, this Republican is making fun, unlike Matt Gaetz

Neil Combee launching CD 15 campaign May 12

She’s back: Amanda Murphy to square off against Ed Hooper for north Pinellas state Senate seat

Adam Putnam campaign seeking Venice volunteers

Dan Webster set for contest with Democrat Dana Cottrell in CD 11

Linda Stewart endorses Gwen Graham in governor’s race

Adam Putnam has ‘another’ $2M month