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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 […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

Former Miami Beach mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Philip Levine rolled out another campaign ad Tuesday. The aptly titled “Philip Levine: 6 Months on the Trail” chronicles the campaign from its launch in November to today, as senior adviser Christian Ulvert explained in a press release announcing the ad. “Today, the Philip Levine for […]

Peter SchorschApril 29, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam will be in West Palm Beach Monday to participate in a Republican gubernatorial candidate forum, but his only opponent in the primary isn’t making the trip. The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, which is hosting the event, said both candidates agreed to show up for the April 30 event but […]

Drew WilsonApril 29, 2018

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham will be in Sarasota this weekend to raise money for her gubernatorial campaign. The Sunday event will be held at the home of Protect Our Defenders founder Nancy Parrish and Frank Parrish, 3139 Bay Shore Road, starting at 4 pm. Those looking to turn out for the North Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 25, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is still the frontrunner in the money race on the Republican side of the primary, even as U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis is effectively even in the polls. As Putnam has done since he launched what he called a “complete campaign” months ago, his Jacksonville appearance was full of familiar anecdotes, but also featured […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Former Miami Beach mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine will be in Lakewood Ranch Friday evening for the Manatee County Democratic Club’s annual dinner gala. The event will be held in the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Levine is scheduled to speak […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine leads the four-way Democratic Primary for Governor in the state’s two largest media markets, according to a pair of new polls. The Public Policy Polling surveys, commissioned by Levine senior adviser Christian Ulvert, show Levine with 32 percent support among Tampa Bay-area Democrats and 42 percent support among party faithful […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam will be in Kissimmee Friday evening to speak to Osceola County Republicans. The keynote is part of the Republican Party of Osceola County’s Lincoln Day Dinner at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, 6000 W Osceola Parkway. It’ll take a ticket to hear Putnam’s keynote – Lincoln Day […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King announced Tuesday that he’s earned the “Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction” in recognition of his gun control. “After calling for a ban on assault weapons in my very first speech of this campaign, it’s an honor to receive the Gun Sense Candidate distinction,” King said. “We need courageous […]

Tag: 2018 Governors race
Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Adam Putnam campaign seeking Venice volunteers

Police association announces Governor, Cabinet endorsements

‘On the trail’: Philip Levine touts his campaign for governor

Gubernatorial forum a one-man show for Adam Putnam

Gwen Graham raising money in Sarasota Sunday

Adam Putnam delivers general election pitch, disarms protesters in Jacksonville

Philip Levine speaking to Manatee Democrats tonight

Philip Levine tops polls in Tampa Bay, South Florida

Adam Putnam to keynote Osceola Lincoln Day Dinner

Chris King gets ‘Moms’ approval