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Drew WilsonMay 3, 2018

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Republican Rep. Dane Eagle is launching his final re-election campaign for the Florida House with a fundraiser in Cape Coral later this month. The event is being hosted by real estate broker and former Republican Rep. Gary Aubuchon and his wife Andrea as well as Jacque and Jeff Miloff. The fundraiser will be held May […]

Drew WilsonMay 3, 2018

Republican Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen will hold a fundraiser benefitting her House District 78 campaign May 3 in Fort Myers. The fundraiser will be held at the Veranda, 2122 Second St., starting at 5:30 pm. Those interested in attending the event can RSVP by sending a note to Brittney Metzger via [email protected]. The event invitation lists […]

Scott PowersMay 3, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is adding a presence in Broward County now, with the addition of Bob Sciranko as his campaign’s Broward regional area director. Levine already has set up regional area directors in Tampa Bay and Central Florida to go along with his campaign headquarters in Miami. Sciranko served as field director for […]

Scott PowersMay 3, 2018

Following Senate President Joe Negron‘s announcement he will resign effective in November, Republican state Rep. Gayle Harrell announced she is filing to run for his seat this year, as did Democrat Dr. Rob Levy. Negron’s resignation means Senate District 25 can have a regular 2018 primary and general election cycle, though it will be only for […]

Scott PowersMay 2, 2018

Because modern elections, like many 21st century business transactions, now may be won in part by the computer geeks with the biggest servers, the Republican National Committee says it likes its chances in Florida. The RNC’s operations already are in major position in Florida, which, as always, and particularly this year, is the state both […]

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 […]

Scott PowersMay 2, 2018

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday he’ll be campaigning on a proposal to require Congress to recognize only super majority votes to pass tax or fee hikes. Scott, who pushed for such a measure with the Constitution Revision Commission, now contained in Amendment 5 going before voters this fall, touted the tax […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonMay 2, 2018

Republican Rep. Danny Burgess will get his House District 38 re-election campaign rolling Tuesday night with a fundraiser in Zephyrhills. The event will be held at Sunrise Eatery, 5963 Gall Blvd., from 6 pm to 8 pm. Those looking to attend or seeking more information can check out the Facebook event for the fundraiser. The […]

Scott PowersMay 1, 2018

Democratic Florida House candidate Lee Mangold has gotten the backing of the Working Families Party in his quest for Florida House District 28, his campaign announced Tuesday. The Working families Party is a national, progressive, political organization that advocates for such things as increased minimum wages and paid sick days, and claims a grassroots operation […]

Tag: 2018 election

Dane Eagle kicking off HD 77 re-election bid May 16

Heather Fitzenhagen re-election fundraiser set for tonight

Philip Levine campaign adds Broward County director

Gayle Harrell, Rob Levy in for Joe Negron’s state Senate seat

Of whiskey, magazines, and the Republicans’ new targeting tools

Police association announces Governor, Cabinet endorsements

Rick Scott pushing ‘supermajority’ proposal for Congress tax hikes

10 sheriffs back Denise Grimsley for Agriculture Commissioner

Danny Burgess kicking off HD 38 re-election tonight in Zephyrhills

Lee Mangold gets backing of Working Families Party in HD 28 race