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Brendan FarringtonJuly 15, 2018

Abortion rights could be stripped away under a new-look U.S. Supreme Court, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham told a group of women Friday, and she said that as the only woman running for Florida governor she’s in the best position to preserve those rights in the state. Graham met with more than 20 women […]

Jacob OglesJuly 14, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Saturday added Fox News personality Mark Levin to the list of conservative commentators campaigning on his behalf. On Saturday, Levin spoke at a campaign event for DeSantis in Jupiter. “Ron DeSantis didn’t ask me to campaign for him,” he told a crowd gathered at the Trump National Golf Club. “I […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2018

Friday saw Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, in Jacksonville pushing his “Florida Military and Veterans First Agenda.” Among the planks to that agenda: expanding nursing home beds and offering veterans’ support hotlines; extending homestead exemptions to surviving spouses, and “protecting and growing” the military; and protecting the Joint Gulf Range and Jacksonville Range […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 13, 2018

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The Florida citrus season is ending on a sour note, with growers on track to produce just under 45 million boxes of oranges. The harvest numbers were posted to the United States Department of Agriculture’s website on Thursday, ending what’s come to be a tragic 2017-18 growing season. Before Hurricane Irma’s landfall last September, Florida […]

Drew WilsonJuly 11, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam will be raising money in Southwest Florida Thursday evening alongside former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp. Kottkamp, who was former Gov. Charlie Crist’s No. 2, and his wife, Cyndie, are hosting the fundraiser at their North Fort Myers home. The reception is set to get underway at 5:30 p.m. Joining Kottkamp, […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, handed out endorsements Monday in the statewide races for Florida Governor and Cabinet. “The health of Florida’s real estate industry and its economy go hand-in-hand,” said Bill Martin, CEO of Florida Realtors. “We need elected officials who understand this relationship and will work tirelessly to […]

Ryan NicolJuly 9, 2018

A new ad from Adam Putnam‘s political committee shows the candidate talking tough on illegal immigration as he continues his run to be Florida’s next governor. The ad, released by Florida Grown PC, features Putnam in front of a prison while discussing his plans to change Florida’s immigration approach. “There are many reasons to be […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

A straw poll held today by the Pinellas County Republican Party today delivered wins for Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody and Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley, while George Buck won the poll for the Congressional race in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “Pinellas County has a history of picking winners in our […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, Attorney General candidate Frank White and Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell each won the straw poll Sunday held by the Republican Party of Brevard’s Council of Clubs. In the Governor’s race, Putnam won 229 votes compared to 192 for U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, with Melbourne Republican Bob White also pulling in 149 […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

An internal poll from Ron DeSantis’ gubernatorial campaign gives him a 19-point lead over Adam Putnam. The new poll backs up findings of a survey released Friday that also showed the Ponte Vedra congressman with a double-digit lead over the Agriculture Commissioner in the Republican primary. If true, the data shows a marked shift in […]

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Gwen Graham: Election could reverse Florida abortion rights

Mark Levin campaigns for Ron DeSantis at Trump Club in Jupiter

As GOP Governor’s race tightens, Adam Putnam messages on veterans’ issues

Final forecast brings close to gloomy citrus season

Jeff Kottkamp hosting Adam Putnam fundraiser Thursday

Florida Realtors announce their picks for statewide races: Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Denise Grimsley

Adam Putnam in new ad: ‘Deport violent criminals now’

Pinellas GOP straw poll favors George Buck, Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Denise Grimsley

Adam Putnam, Frank White, Matt Caldwell win Brevard GOP straw poll

Internal poll shows double-digit lead for Ron DeSantis