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Associated PressMay 8, 2017

Three schools canceled classes due to smoky conditions from a nearby wildfire as Florida’s agriculture commissioner said the state is in the “midst of its worst wildfire season in years – with no end in sight.” Commissioner Adam Putnam said in a news release that nearly 125 active wildfires were burning Monday morning. Officials in […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 6, 2017

It’s an illustration of the old saying: if you’re hunting, you go where the ducks are. When scooping up GOP votes in Duval County, there’s almost no better place to go than the Jacksonville Beaches, as one prominent Gubernatorial candidate shows. On May 17, Adam Putnam will have a “meet and greet” event in Jacksonville Beach, […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

“Nobody roots for Goliath.” The immortal words of Wilt Chamberlin were on my mind Monday after Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam (at long last) announced that he is running for Florida governor. Chamberlain, the All-World center and only NBA player to ever score 100 points in a game, was talking about the belief that he did […]

Staff ReportsMay 3, 2017

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has picked up his first Broward County endorsement. Gillum announced Wednesday that Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness has endorsed his 2018 gubernatorial bid. In a statement released by the Gillum campaign, Holness said Gillum has worked “tirelessly to lead Tallahassee in the right direction.” “Andrew Gillum will work for increased prosperity […]

Joe HendersonMay 3, 2017

While it’s clear what Gov. Rick Scott hopes to accomplish with his barnstorming tour of the state over the next few days, it almost certainly won’t make any difference. He calls it the “Fighting For Florida’s Future” tour because he wants to fully fund Enterprise Florida so it can continue providing $85 million in taxpayer […]

Staff ReportsMay 1, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is no longer just a likely gubernatorial candidate. The Bartow Republican filed his paperwork Monday for a 2018 run to replace Gov. Rick Scott. He plans to make a formal announcement on the old county courthouse steps in Bartow at 11 a.m. on May 10, according to the Tampa Bay Times, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 1, 2017

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Gwen Graham appears ready to make it official. The former Democratic congresswoman from Tallahassee is expected to announce her 2018 gubernatorial bid on Tuesday. The announcement will make Graham, the daughter of former governor and Sen. Bob Graham, the third Democrat to enter the race to replace Gov. Rick Scott. Her entry has long-been expected. When […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 1, 2017

Matt Caldwell has made it official, formally announcing Monday he was running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2018. Caldwell, a North Fort Myers Republican, had long been expected to enter the race. In February he told FloridaPolitics.com, that he had “every intention of filing to run in August.” But with the 2017 Legislative Session nearing an […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2017

With so much uncertainty about who is in or out of the 2018 Florida gubernatorial race, it’s not surprising that at least one political seer has deemed Florida too-close-to-call. Initial 2018 gubernatorial ratings released Thursday by Sabato’s Crystal Ball ranked Florida as one of 10 states considered a “toss-up” going into the 2018 election cycle. […]

Staff ReportsApril 19, 2017

A South Florida Democrat has announced he plans to run for Agriculture Commissioner in 2018. Daniel Sohn announced Wednesday he was throwing his hat in the race to replaced Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in two years. In a 2 minute and 30 second video announcing his intentions, Sohn he plans to meet with Floridians, business […]

Tag: Adam Putnam

Florida Ag commissioner: ‘No end in sight’ for wildfires

Adam Putnam slates ‘meet and greet’ for Jax Beach

Please don’t go there, Adam Putnam

Andrew Gillum picks up Broward County endorsement

Joe Henderson: While Rick Scott goes on tour to plead his case, Richard Corcoran keeps piling up wins

It’s official: Adam Putnam running for Florida governor

Gwen Graham signals she’ll launch gubernatorial campaign Tuesday

Matt Caldwell files to run for Agriculture Commissioner

Sabato’s Crystal Ball calls Florida’s 2018 gubernatorial race a ‘toss-up’ in initial ratings

Daniel Sohn announces Agriculture Commissioner bid