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Drew WilsonOctober 19, 2018

Key Largo Republican Rep. Holly Raschein is rolling out a new TV ad supporting her bid for a fourth and final term representing the Florida Keys and South Miami-Dade in House District 120. The ad, titled “All of Us,” pitches the third term lawmaker as an effective bipartisan leader, noting her experience working as a […]

Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

The Everglades Trust released its full list of election endorsements Thursday containing a broad mix of Democrats and Republicans that had begun Tuesday when the organization surprised many by announcing its backing of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. In addition to DeSantis, the Everglades Trust is endorsing Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Democratic Attorney […]

Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson ripped his Republican challenger Gov. Rick Scott Thursday for not supporting the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid expansion and then blamed Scott’s environmental policies for exacerbating red tides to the point they now menace as far north as Brevard County. Nelson made the attacks during a roundtable discussion in Orlando […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist added more than $188,000 to his campaign account between early August and the end of September, bringing his total fundraising past the $3.25 million mark. Crist, who represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, brought $114,000 of that cash via individual donors, including $104,000 contribs exceeding the threshold requiring donor names to […]

Peter SchorschOctober 18, 2018

Comparing politics to horse racing is common, but unlike sports, where handicappers plunk down cash on the teams they think will win, political pundits can’t and don’t “bet” on whether such-and-such politician will win their election. There is one outlet that casts aside that professional norm. And that outlet is starting to consider playing the […]

Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

If Lakeland Democrat Kristen Carlson isn’t able to flip Florida’s 15th Congressional District, it won’t be for lack of fundraising. Carlson’s new campaign finance report, which covers Aug. 9 through Sept. 30, shows more than $584,000 in receipts and about $150,000 in spending. To date, Carlson has raised $905,567 for her congressional bid, including $66,500 […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

A trade group representing a consortium of community association managers rolled out a list of 20 endorsements for non-incumbent candidates running for state House and state Senate seats. The Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies represents more than 18,000 licensed, professional community association managers who manage more than 14,000 community associations. “Dedicated to protecting the quality […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2018

The Ron DeSantis campaign has added a plethora of high-power politicos for the closing weeks of the race for Florida Governor, including reinforcements in campaign communications and political consulting. Under the leadership of Susie Wiles, who helmed Donald Trump’s Florida campaign two years ago, Team DeSantis has added numerous campaign veterans. Wiles started bringing on […]

Scott PowersOctober 16, 2018

Two new television commercials are being launched Tuesday telling the stories of a rape victim and the mother of a murder victim, who explain how helpless they’ve felt in pursuing justice and why they want Florida voters to adopt Amendment 6. The commercials are part of the $30 million campaign being run by Marsy’s Law […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2018

New Port Richey Democrat Linda Jack is out with a new ad hammering Republican Rep. Amber Mariano in her quest to flip Pasco County’s House District 36 back into the Democratic column. The ad, titled “Better Leadership for West Pasco,” says Mariano has come up short in fulfilling the promises she made during her successful […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

Holly Raschein touts bipartisan approach in new HD 120 ad

Beyond Ron DeSantis: Everglades Trust releases full list of endorsements

Bill Nelson rips Rick Scott on health care, red tides

Charlie Crist has $2.3M banked for CD 13 re-election bid

7 reasons why it’s silly to count out Ron DeSantis in the Florida Governor race

Kristen Carlson doubles Ross Spano in CD 15 fundraising

HOA group endorses a score of state legislative candidates

All hands on deck: Ron DeSantis campaign staffs up for final sprint

Marsy’s Law group offers crime victims’ pleas in new Amendment 6 ads

Linda Jack hits Amber Mariano for ‘failed representation’ in new ad