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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 10, 2017

Baxter Troutman kicked off his bid for Agriculture Commission with an infusion of cash, pouring more than $2 million of his own money into his fledgling campaign in June. State records show Troutman brought in more than $2.5 million in June. According to campaign finance reports Troutman put $2.5 million into this campaign, and received […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 5, 2017

If you would have told Denise Grimsley in December she was about to launch a run for statewide office, she probably wouldn’t have believed you. It wasn’t something she was thinking about back then. She had already filed for re-election in the Florida Senate, but was starting to think about whether she wanted to run […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 28, 2017

Sen. Jack Latvala didn’t use an appearance at the Tiger Bay Club of Southwest Florida to announce a 2018 gubernatorial bid. Then again, he didn’t use it to quash any rumors about his plans for the future. “We have several members of the press here today, so if I was to specifically make an announcement, […]

Staff ReportsJune 22, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s political committee brought in more than $600,000 in one month to a newly formed political committee. The Miami Herald reported that Corcoran’s newly formed Watchdog PAC raised $608,000, half of which came from contributions from political committees run by Reps. Jose Oliva and Carlos Trujillo. The committee, the Herald reported, also […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 20, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott remains tight-lipped about his 2018 plans, telling CNN he won’t make any decision about the U.S. Senate race until “later.” “I’ve always said the same thing: It’s 2017. The race is in 2018. I won’t make a decision until later,” said Scott during an interview with Erin Burnett on her show Erin […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 20, 2017

Rep. Matt Caldwell spent Friday afternoon elbow deep in shark carcasses. The North Fort Myers Republican heaved the sharks onto a scale, weighed them and packed them back in ice, preparing them to be shipped. It was a dirty job in an industry that he will oversee if elected Agriculture Commissioner in 2018. Caldwell kicked […]

Staff ReportsJune 19, 2017

Baxter Troutman has opened a political committee, allowing him to raise unlimited dollars toward his bid to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in 2018. State records show Troutman launched iGrow PC, a state political committee. He filed a statement of solicitation with the Division of Elections on June 14, two days after he filed to […]

Staff ReportsJune 16, 2017

Tim Canova is giving it another try. The Miami Herald reported that Canova has announced he plans to seek a rematch against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in 2018. Canova, according to the Miami Herald, made the announcement during a Broward Democratic progressive caucus meeting in Plantation on Thursday. “Our fight to restore our Democracy from […]

Staff ReportsJune 13, 2017

A top supporter of Rep. Ron DeSantis has contributed $500,000 to a state-level political committee that could be used to help fund a gubernatorial bid. POLITICO Florida reported that Frederick Sontag contributed $500,000 to Fund for Florida’s Future, a state-level political committee, on May 5. The committee, which was required to report all contributions it […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 12, 2017

Baxter Troutman has made it official. The Winter Haven Republican filed to run for Agriculture Commissioner on Monday, joining an already crowded field vying to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in 2018. Troutman filed the necessary paperwork Monday, and opened his campaign account with a personal contribution of $2.5 million, according to his campaign. “For […]

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Baxter Troutman pours $2.5M of own money into his Ag Commish campaign

Denise Grimsley says ag, biz background sets her apart in crowded Agriculture Commissioner race

Jack Latvala: ‘It is very possible I end up announcing something in the near future’

Report: Richard Corcoran raises $608K for new Watchdog PAC

Rick Scott remains tight-lipped about U.S. Senate bid

Matt Caldwell releases video highlighting #2LaneTravels Work Days Tour

Baxter Troutman opens iGrow PC to fund Agriculture Commissioner bid

Report: Tim Canova will once again challenge Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Report: Top Ron DeSantis supporter contributes $500K to state political committee

Baxter Troutman files to run for Agriculture Commissioner