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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 8, 2016

Brian Mast has denounced Donald Trump’s lewd comments, but appeared to have stopped short of revoking his endorsement of the GOP nominee. Mast, a Republican running in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, released a statement Saturday saying Trump’s comments about women were “inexcusable and disgusting.” “As someone with a wife and daughter, I find comments like […]

Phil AmmannOctober 8, 2016

A newly released videotape showing Donald Trump making crude comments about a married woman he tried to seduce is sending shock waves throughout Florida politics. “I’ve said some foolish things,” the Republican presidential nominee said overnight Friday in a taped apology posted on Facebook. “But there’s a big difference between the words and actions of […]

Mitch PerryOctober 5, 2016

Todd Wilcox, the former combat veteran and CIA case officer who ran for nearly a year as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced Wednesday he is forming a Super PAC called “Restoring American Leadership.” Wilcox will serve as chairman of this new committee. “We are at a crossroads in this country where we must […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund is making a big investment in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The GOP House leadership-backed super PAC plans to spend $2.1 million on TV and digital ads in support of Republican Brian Mast. The organization is kicking off its campaign with a 60-second video attacking Democrat Randy Perkins, saying the Treasure Coast […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 15, 2016

Brian Mast is asking Treasure Coast voters to give him another chance at service. Mast released a new TV ad Thursday, telling voters, if elected, he would serve Florida’s 18th Congressional District “selflessly, and … with courage.” A combat veteran, Mast served for 12 years in the U.S. Army. Mast worked as a bomb disposal […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

Todd Wilcox is lending a helping hand to a few of his fellow Republicans. The Orlando Republican has given nearly $10,000 to federal candidates in recent weeks. Wilcox, who ended his bid for U.S. Senate earlier this spring, has given $2,000 to Republican John Rutherford, who is running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Rutherford will […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

Democrat Randy Perkins is taking aim at his GOP opponent in his newest campaign ad. The 30-second spot — called “Heir” and released Monday — is meant to highlight Republican Brian Mast’s ties to the tea party, including his connections to former Rep. Allen West and talk radio host Mark Levin. “The residents of District 18 […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2016

In 20 of Florida’s 26 contested congressional races this fall, one major party nominee escaped from last Tuesday’s primaries with more than five times as much cash-on-hand as the other major party’s candidate. And in many cases, the cash gap heading into the fall is so overwhelming that one party’s congressional nominee’s bank account would barely […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2016

It is often said that “elections have consequences,” and for those engaged in the political struggle to convince voters to purchase land south of Lake Okeechobee, these consequences will soon seem all too real. Among the biggest losers in Tuesday’s primary were candidates who signed the “NowOrNeverGlades” declaration to buy land from Florida sugarcane growers. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 2016

The ballot is set. Brian Mast will face Randy Perkins in the race to replace Rep. Patrick Murphy in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. According to preliminary election results, Mast, a combat veteran and a double amputee, won a crowded Republican primary with 38 percent of the vote. Rebecca Negron came in second with 26 percent, […]

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Three people were killed in an accident on the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County on Aug. 12. Image via Treasure Coast Newspapers.

Brian Mast calls Donald Trump’s comments ‘inexcusable and disgusting’

Democrats throughout Florida call on GOP opponents to denounce #TrumpTapes vulgar comments

Todd Wilcox launches Restoring American Leadership super PAC

Congressional Leadership Fund says Randy Perkins ‘is not fit for Congress’ in new video

Brian Mast promises to serve ‘selflessly and … with courage’ in new ad

Todd Wilcox lends a hand to John Rutherford, Carlos Curbelo and other GOP candidates

Randy Perkins slams Brian Mast in new CD 18 ad

Florida congressional races start fall with lopsided campaign cash

Voters throw cold water on ‘Buy the Land’ candidates in primaries

Brian Mast wins CD 18 GOP nomination, will face Randy Perkins in November