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Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2017

A Republican State Senator is proposing that former President Ronald Reagan be honored with his own Florida specialty license plate. On Friday, Sen. Dennis Baxley of Ocala filed bill SB 284 for the upcoming Legislative Session, which begins March 7. If approved, the bill will take effect Oct. 1, and a portion of the proceeds will […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 28, 2016

Nearly a dozen state senators are throwing their support behind Blaise Ingoglia’s bid to keep his job as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. The Spring Hill Republican announced Wednesday the support of 10 state senators, including former Majority Leader Bill Galvano and former House Majority Leader and newly elected Sen. Dana Young. “Over […]

Scott PowersNovember 8, 2016

Facing only write-ins or independent candidates. Randolph Bracy, Dennis Baxley, and Dorothy Hukill cruised to victories for seats in Florida’s Senate Tuesday. Bracy, a Democratic state representative from the Orlando suburb of Oakland, made official what had been just needing a formality in the Orlando-based state Senate 11 seat, collecting virtually all the votes against […]

Drew WilsonJuly 13, 2016

Villages Republican David E. Gee threw another $100,000 of his own money into his Senate District 12 campaign, according to newly filed campaign finance reports, though he still lags behind GOP Reps. Dennis Baxley and Marlene O’Toole in the money race. Gee, who filed for the seat March 31, has so far loaned his campaign […]

Mitch PerryJuly 11, 2016

We’re just a week out from the Republican National Convention, which means we’re just days away from learning who will be Donald Trump‘s vice presidential choice. Of all the issues that make Americans fear a Trump presidency, the fact that he would have access to the nuclear codes is probably the most dominant concern, which […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2016

Following the killing of five officers and wounding of seven others at a protest in Dallas Thursday night against police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana, two Florida House Republicans running for office this fall proposed “Blue Lives Matter” legislation on Friday that would alter the state’s definition of a hate crime to include law enforcement officers and […]

Scott PowersJuly 7, 2016

The National Federation of Independent Business announced its endorsements in Central Florida’s Florida House and Senate races Thursday, backing all Republicans, and all incumbents. However, the group, which is Florida’s largest small-business association, did not offer endorsements in all races. The NFIB endorsed Dean Asher in Senate District 13. Asher has won the nomination and […]

Staff ReportsJune 24, 2016

Don Hahnfeldt received the backing of the Florida Medical Association in his bid for House District 33. The FMA PAC, the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, made the endorsement. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Commissioner Don Hahnfeldt for the Florida House. As a commissioner in Sumter County representing The Villages, he has a unique […]

Drew WilsonJune 10, 2016

Ocala Rep. Dennis Baxley out-raised the other two Republicans vying for the open Senate District 12 seat with $27,030 in May contributions. With another month in the books, Baxley, who currently represents House District 23, has brought in more than $500,000 in donations since he started campaigning in earnest back in July 2014. His May […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 16, 2016

David Gee has received enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. Gee announced Monday he has received enough verified signatures to qualify in Senate District 12. Gee, a first-time candidate, said he is running for the state Senate to “take the government out of the hands of the Tallahassee elite and return it […]

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Dennis Baxley files Senate bill for Ronald Reagan specialty license plate

Blaise Ingoglia touts support from state senators in Florida GOP chair re-election bid

Randolph Bracy, Dennis Baxley, Dorothy Hukill cruise to state Senate victories

David Gee loans $100K to SD 12 campaign, still lags behind GOP rivals

Mitch Perry Report for 7.11.16 — Trump gets closer to naming his VP choice

In response to Dallas violence, Dennis Baxley and Neil Combee to propose ‘Blue Lives Matter’ legislation

Small business group makes endorsements in CF House, Senate races

Endorsement Watch: Florida Retail Federation, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Medical Association, and others issue endorsements

Dennis Baxley leading SD 12 rivals in fundraising

David Gee receives enough signatures to qualify in SD 12