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Drew WilsonNovember 3, 2017

Another wave of endorsements went out Thursday for two of the candidates running for Attorney General. Ashley Moody picked up another endorsement from the law enforcement community with the addition of 7th Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza, who said Moody was “the only candidate in this race qualified to be our next Attorney General.” “Her […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2017

One of the Republicans running for Agriculture Commissioner is stepping out of the race and throwing his support behind state Rep. Matt Caldwell in the GOP primary to replace termed-out Adam Putnam. As reported by the Central Florida Post, Orlando businessman Paul Paulson decided to call it quits this week and said he was asking […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore is holding a fundraiser for his re-election campaign Thursday and among those on the guest list are future Senate President Wilton Simpson and Republican state Rep. Danny Burgess. The fish-fry event will be held at 35230 Abbot Charles Road, Dade City, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and those looking […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White picked up an endorsement for his Attorney General campaign from Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan Wednesday. “I’m proud to endorse Frank White for Attorney General” Morgan said in a prepared statement. “Frank is a friend and strong supporter of the law enforcement community in Florida. His dedication to supporting law […]

Peter SchorschOctober 23, 2017

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson added nearly $1.8 million in the third quarter according to a new report filed with the Federal Elections Commission. The new numbers also show Nelson’s principal campaign committee spent about $600,000 between the first of July and the end of September, leaving the longtime Democratic lawmaker with a little over $6.31 […]

Peter SchorschOctober 21, 2017

Conservative blogger Javier Manjarres, who is still mulling a run in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, and a political committee with ties to his prospective run brought in about $89,000 through the end of September. America First Agenda started up in April and through the end of the third quarter had raised $88,706, with $13,458 of […]

Drew WilsonOctober 19, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore added another endorsement for his re-election bid Wednesday, this time from Clerk of the Court Paula O’Neil. “It has been a sincere pleasure to watch Chairman Mike Moore grow in his position as County Commissioner,” O’Neil said. “The complicated issues that appear before the commission on a daily basis create […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2017

Former lawmaker Ed Hooper is looking to rejoin the Legislature via Senate District 16 next year, and in the past couple days he’s landed endorsements from the two men who would serve as Senate President during his first term. “Ed Hooper is a committed public servant dedicated to working for his neighbors. As a firefighter […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

Republican Rep. Ben Albritton picked up an endorsement from former DeSoto County Sheriff Will Wise Monday for his campaign to take over the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Denise Grimsley, who is running for agriculture commissioner in 2018. “Ben Albritton’s time in the Florida House has cemented his reputation as a fine public […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

Berny Jaques, one of the two Republicans running for HD 66 next year, is holding a campaign kickoff event Wednesday at the Salt Rick Grill in Indian Shores and all are invited, including members of the press. Jacques filed to run for HD 66 back in March, but with the entry of fellow Republican and […]

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Ashley Moody, Frank White continue to build support for Attorney General bids

Paul Paulson bows out, supports Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Mike Moore fundraiser features Wilton Simpson, Danny Burgess

Frank White gets Escambia Sheriff endorsement in AG race

Bill Nelson has $6.3 million on hand after Q3 report

PAC tied to Javier Manjarres’ possible CD 22 bid raised $89K

Mike Moore adds another endorsement in re-election bid

Ed Hooper lands Wilton Simpson nod on the heels of Bill Galvano endorsement

Ben Albritton adds endorsement from former DeSoto County Sheriff

HD 66 hopeful Berny Jacques hosting campaign kickoff Wednesday