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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 […]

Scott PowersApril 25, 2018

A year ago, the families of the “Groveland Four” fought back tears, joined with Florida Legislature leaders, and watching as lawmakers sought to do what they could to right a 68-year-old injustice from the Jim Crow era in Florida. On April 18, 2017, the Florida House of Representatives approved CS/HCR 631 by 117-0. On April […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, arguably the leading GOP candidate for Florida governor in 2018, will have ads on the air for the first time, according to Medium Buying. “I’m Adam Putnam. For me, it’s always been Florida first,” the 60-second version of the ad begins. In the ad, Putnam talks of growing up in Bartow, raising cattle […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 23, 2018

The Republican campaign for Florida Governor, as it stands now, is a two-man race between Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Rep. Ron DeSantis. Each candidate is betting on different paths to the nomination. While DeSantis’ press shop sends out regular media advisories spotlighting DeSantis hits on Fox News and Fox Business, Putnam is running a more traditional […]

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 […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates squared off Wednesday during a televised debate hosted by Tampa Bay’s Fox 13 news station. Here are some instant takeaways on the winners and losers emerging from the debate. Winners Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis and the Florida GOP — If you are on #TeamPutnam or with DeSantis, you have to believe […]

Bill RuftyApril 17, 2018

Former State Rep. Neil Combee, a Polk City Republican, announced Tuesday that he will seek Florida’s 15th Congressional District seat left open by U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. Ross, a Republican from Lakeland, announced last week he will not seek re-election to the post he has held since January 2011. Combee, 58, made his announcement at […]

Scott PowersApril 16, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham has launched a new digital advertisement in which she says she thinks about the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre as a mother, and about gun laws as someone who wants to be Governor The minute, 41-second video, “It’s Time,” released Monday shows Graham getting emotional talking about how the […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 16, 2018

On the tails of unprecedented youth activism in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, eight young Floridians are suing Gov. Rick Scott and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam for not taking steps to address climate change. According to those who brought forth legal action, however, the suit would’ve been filed regardless of […]

Scott PowersApril 16, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on Monday pledged he would spend an additional $1 billion on public education with a plan that would increase Florida’s corporate tax to pay for it. “When I’m governor, we’ll invest $1 billion in our public schools, students, and teachers and put the president’s disastrous tax giveaway to work. Under […]

Tag: Adam Putnam

Adam Putnam delivers general election pitch, disarms protesters in Jacksonville

After a year, families hear nothing on calls for justice for the Groveland Four

First look: Adam Putnam’s first campaign ad

Adam Putnam’s latest Jacksonville visit shows difference with Ron DeSantis

Adam Putnam to keynote Osceola Lincoln Day Dinner

Takeaways from the Fox 13 Democratic gubernatorial debate

Neil Combee makes it official; announces run for Dennis Ross’ seat

Gwen Graham ‘the mom’ addresses Parkland, guns in new digital ad

Following Parkland, kid-backed climate lawsuit carries weight

Andrew Gillum pledges to up corporate taxes to provide $1B more for public school