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Scott PowersSeptember 7, 2017

Just 165 weeks out from the 2020 election, the Republican National Committee is launching a nationwide TV commercial Thursday to re-elect President Donald Trump. The 30-second spot “Finish The Job” boasts of a million new jobs, a record stock market, a stronger border, and a stronger military. It also contends Trump is achieving these as […]

Scott PowersJuly 7, 2017

Faced with a potentially-serious Republican nomination challenger, David Smith dropped another $25,000 loan into his campaign for what will be an open seat in Florida House District 28. Smith’s June 30 loan was augmented by $2,963 in fundraising in June, giving him $100,855 in total contributions and loans. He had primed his campaign when he […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 18, 2017

Jason Brodeur has his eyes on the Florida Senate. The Sanford Republican announced this week he plans to run for the Florida Senate in 2020. Brodeur said in plans to run in Senate District 9, which is currently held by Sen. David Simmons. “My roots in Central Florida run deep. Growing up here, I witnessed […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 7, 2016

The lines have been drawn, the districts renumbered and now the chatter begins about what it all means for some lawmakers’ political futures. All of the seats will be on the ballot in 2016. Even-number districts got a two-year term; odd-number districts got a four-year term. First elected in 2010, Fort Myers Republican Sen. Lizbeth […]

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Family members appear behind a pile of debris outside their home in Steinhatchee, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm Thursday night. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)

Republican National Committee launches Donald Trump re-election ad

David Smith pours another $25,000 personal money into his HD 28 race, topping Central Florida races

Jason Brodeur announces 2020 state Senate bid

New maps may mean crowded field of Lee County state Senate hopefuls in 2020