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Mitch PerryAugust 15, 2016

Rebecca Smith, the Tampa businesswoman locked in a battle against Jackie Toledo for the Republican nomination to the House District 60 seat, is touting endorsements from half of the Florida Cabinet. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam announced their support for Smith Monday, three days after she snagged photos with the two officials at an event Putnam […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Dana Young has Olympic fever. The Tampa Republican released a 30-second commercial Monday celebrating the Olympics. The 30-second spot — called “An Olympic Message” — focuses on how the international sporting event brings people together. “The Olympics are a special time, when we put aside our differences, and focus on what unites us as Americans,” she […]

Staff ReportsAugust 12, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including Associated Industries of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus, and the Florida Retail Federation — issued endorsements. — Associated Industries of Florida has endorsed Marco Rubio in his U.S. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

Although the Senate District 18 race between Rep. Dana Young and Democrat Bob Buesing has been talked about as a contentious one, Young is undoubtedly winning the endorsement battle. Young has accumulated a slew of endorsements, from national organizations to heavy-hitting statewide and local groups. And while these endorsements are impressive in quality and quantity, Young’s backing […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 28, 2016

Dana Young holds a slight lead over Bob Buesing. But with three months until Election Day, the Senate District 18 race remains one to watch. A new survey by St. Pete Polls found Young leads Buesing by about 4 points. The survey — commissioned by FloridaPolitics.com and conducted July 27 — found 35 percent of […]

Staff ReportsJuly 26, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Association of REALTORS, Florida Medical Association and the National Rifle Association — issued endorsements. — Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe has thrown his support behind Patrick Murphy. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 26, 2016

The Florida Medical Association has thrown its support behind Dana Young. The organization’s political committee announced Tuesday it was endorsing Young in her Senate District 18 bid. In a letter to the Tampa Republican, Dr. Chris Pittman, the president of FMA PAC, said the organization looked forward to working with Young “to address health policy […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2016

Marco Rubio concluded his statewide tour of Florida Friday by appearing at Port Tampa Bay in Tampa. He actually began his Tampa experience Thursday night, where he made a pop-up appearance at 81 Bay Brewing Company, a cavernous craft brewery off of Gandy Boulevard in South Tampa that the Hillsborough County Republican Party had taken over […]

Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2016

They’ve raised money in California. They’ve raised money in Maine. Now, Florida’s Republican state senators are coming home, hosting a major fundraiser next week in Orlando. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (the FRSCC) will host a fundraising reception July 28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Headlining the event are Senate President-designate Joe […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young raised another $25,000 between June 25 and July 8 for an on-hand total of nearly $395,000 in her campaign account for the Senate District 18 race. Young brought in the money though 47 contributions, including a pair of $1,000 checks from South Florida attorney John Hoffman and his law firm […]

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Adam Putnam and Jeff Atwater are backing Rebecca Smith in Hillsborough HD 60 race

Dana Young gets into the Olympic spirit in new advertisement

Endorsement Watch: Associated Industries of Florida, Democratic Progressive Caucus, the Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Dana Young continues to win the endorsement battle vs. Bob Buesing

Dana Young holds narrow lead over Bob Buesing in SD 18

Endorsement watch: Florida Medical Association, NRA, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Florida Medical Association endorses Dana Young in SD 18

Before Trump’s RNC speech, Marco Rubio feels the love in Tampa

Republican state senators plan major fundraiser for July 28 in Orlando

Dana Young adds another $25K in SD 18 race, now at nearly $395K