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Peter SchorschMay 19, 2017

Adam Putnam has now spent a week on the road after his launching a 10-day, 22-city bus tour through Florida, kicking off his bid for governor. So far, the campaign says the response has been “overwhelmingly positive.” The state’s Agriculture Commissioner, in a series of “Up & Adam” events, has met with a wide variety of residents, grassroots supporters, […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2017

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam continued barnstorming the state Wednesday evening, with a stop in Jacksonville Beach. Putnam — the first serious declared candidate on the GOP side — expected and got a warm reception from locals in Duval County, with 158 politicians and GOP insiders out in force. The sepia-tinged speech, revolving around themes of […]

Mitch PerryMay 17, 2017

Republican Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley made the first of what should be many visits to Tampa during the next year-and-a-half, introducing herself to local Republicans and speaking about her credentials as to why she’s the best candidate to succeed Adam Putnam. Like Putnam, she’s a fifth-generation Floridian, but unlike him, she had an entire career outside […]

Scott PowersMay 16, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam brought his “Florida First” campaign to the Orlando area for the first time Tuesday afternoon, promising conservative, pro-growth values and belittling liberals he expects to go after him. The fifth-generation Floridian and former state and U.S. lawmaker continued the opening themes of his brand new campaign, declaring […]

Mitch PerryMay 16, 2017

Unlike the other four Democrats who have either entered the race for governor or are seriously flirting with the possibility, Winter Park businessman Chris King is somewhat of a blank slate for the majority of party members in Florida. That’s why appearances at events like Monday night’s Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee are taking on added significance. “We […]

Associated PressMay 16, 2017

State officials say 170,000 acres in Florida have burned from wildfires since the start of the year. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said that more than 127 active fires were burning in Florida as of Monday. Since the start of 2017, there have been more than 2,100 wildfires in Florida. Putnam says drought conditions and […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 16, 2017

Adam Putnam may have some competition for the Republican nomination for Florida Governor after all. Sources very familiar with the thinking of U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis note that he is looking at a run for the state’s top job, with a decision to be made late in the summer. Were he to run, he would be […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 15, 2017

Updated 12 noon — State Rep. Matt Caldwell formally announced his candidacy for Agriculture Commissioner on Monday morning, in an event that was livestreamed on his Facebook page. “I’m thrilled to kick off my campaign with all of you in my hometown,” he told the crowd at Sun Harvest Citrus in Fort Myers. “Growing up, I never made […]

Joe HendersonMay 15, 2017

Well, I guess that is settled. House Speaker Richard Corcoran has emphatically ruled out running for the U.S. Senate, and I admit I’m a little disappointed. The thought of a bare-knuckle campaign between him and Gov. Rick Scott for the Republican nomination would have been immensely entertaining. Not gonna happen. “Those are the only two […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 12, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said he thinks legislators “shortchanged” state colleges and workforce development in the 2017-18 budget, a move that could put a damper on the state’s ability to keep some of the best and brightest in Florida. Putnam officially launched his 2018 gubernatorial campaign Wednesday, and has been traveling the state as part […]

Tag: Adam Putnam

By the numbers, Adam Putnam’s campaign off to a successful start

Adam Putnam pitches ‘Florida exceptionalism’ in Jax Beach

Ag. Commish candidate Denise Grimsley introduces herself to Tampa Republicans

Adam Putnam brings ‘Florida First’ tour to Altamonte Springs

Chris King says uncontested Republican rule has failed Florida’s working families

2,100 wildfires have burned in Florida since start of year

Ron DeSantis for Governor? Don’t rule it out

Matt Caldwell announces run for Agriculture Commissioner

Joe Henderson: Richard Corcoran in the Governor’s race? Adam Putnam would be hard to catch

Adam Putnam: Lawmakers ‘shortchanged’ state colleges in budget