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Scott PowersSeptember 27, 2017

A lot of Florida’s economic weaknesses and longterm economic security can be treated with a bigger, more focused attention on vocational and technical education, Adam Putnam told a gathering of business leaders at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s conference in Orlando Wednesday. Given just enough time, he surmised, to talk about just one issue in […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2017

A kickoff fundraiser for Republican Nick DiCeglie’s bid for House District 66 will be held Oct. 12 in Bellair, his campaign announced Thursday. The event is set to run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bellair Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane. The campaign said formal invitations to the fundraiser will head out […]

Scott PowersSeptember 20, 2017

Former U.S. Sen. and former Orange County Chairman Mel Martinez has endorsed state Rep. Mike Miller of Winter Park in the battle for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, Miller’s campaign announced Wednesday. “Mike Miller knows that a strong America is a prosperous America and I’m proud to support and endorse him to represent us in the […]

Scott PowersSeptember 15, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is waiting like everyone else for investigative findings about why eight seniors were tragically left to die in a powerless Broward County nursing home in Hurricane Irma’s wake, but as an operator of senior housing facilities he said Friday it’s past time to talk about what to do long term. […]

Scott PowersSeptember 8, 2017

The campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is reporting raising $82,433 in August, bringing it toward a total of $2.49 million total donations. The income included $34,644 raised by King’s official campaign fund, and another $47,900 raised by his independent political committee, Rise and Lead. The campaign reported it ended August with about $1.69 […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Jack Latvala raised $273,000 last month for his political committee, according to updated reports on the committee website. The top contributor to “Florida Leadership Committee” last month was investor and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones II, who cut a $50,000 check to Latvala. The committee also took in $25,000 […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2017

Another Republican has filed to take over for House District 69 Rep. Kathleen Peters, who plans to leave the Legislature to run for Pinellas County Commission. Jeremy Bailie joins Raymond Blacklidge and Chris Licata in the GOP primary for the seat, which covers parts of Pinellas County, including Gulfport, Madeira Beach, South Pasadena and Treasure […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2017

Newly-filed Florida House District 29 Democratic candidate Patrick Brandt said he’s running because he believes Republicans in Tallahassee oppose “nearly everything I stand for.” Brandt, 47, a lawyer from Longwood, filed earlier this week to oppose Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon. Brandt said he is engaging with Gainesville Democratic political consultant Bryan Eastman and bringing […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2017

Rebekah Bydlak brought in more than $60,000 in her first month in the race to take over for Panhandle Republican Clay Ingram in House District 1. According to a press release from Bydlak’s campaign, $50,000 of the August money came in through her campaign account with another $10,000 heading to her political committee. “Our campaign […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is backing Ed Hooper for the state senate seat being vacated by Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala, who terms out in 2018. “Ed Hooper was an important member of my leadership team when I was Speaker of the Florida House, I could always rely on him for good counsel,” Weatherford said, […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Adam Putnam: renewed push for technical education key to fixing economic woes

Nick DiCeglie to hold campaign kickoff Oct. 12

Mike Miller gets Mel Martinez’ endorsement in CD 7

Chris King: Nursing home tragedy must spur senior housing talks

Chris King reports $82K haul in August, total near $2.5 million

Jack Latvala adds $273K in committee cash

Third Republican files for House District 69

HD 29 Democrat Patrick Brandt to campaign on springs, schools, health care

Rebekah Bydlak banks $60K for HD 1 campaign

Will Weatherford endorses Ed Hooper for state Senate