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Staff ReportsOctober 21, 2018

Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest trade organization, announced Friday that it had endorsed four more candidates seeking election to the state legislature this year. The nods went to four Republican candidates for the state House: Chuck Brannan, who is seeking to replace term-limited Rep. Elizabeth Porter in HD 10; Anthony […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2018

Gulf Breeze Republican Alex Andrade and Lake City Republican Marc Vann won their respective primary contests and are now primed to join the Florida House. For Andrade, who defeated late-entry Greg Merk 60 percent to 40 percent, his ticket to Tallahassee has already been secured because there are no Democratic Party or third-party candidates waiting […]

Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley got the nod from a large contingency of her colleagues in the Florida Legislature Monday, adding another 32 backers just days after she announced three dozen endorsements from local elected officials from all corners of the Sunshine State. Grimsley, a Sebring Republican, has been a member of the state Legislature […]

Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

A second Democrat has entered the race for House District 10, currently held by term-limited Rep. Elizabeth Porter. Lake City resident Ronald Winston Williams II filed his paperwork for the North Central Florida seat on Wednesday, possibly setting up primary battle with fellow Democrat Evan Tharpe Leslie. Leslie filed for the seat in March, but […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation is endorsing one of its own in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter in House District 10. The statewide trade association announced Wednesday that it is backing Republican Marc Vann in the race, citing his experience running a retail business. “As a small business owner whose store has […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

The Associated Industries of Florida on Tuesday released a report measuring how closely Florida lawmakers’ votes aligned with its interests. The conservative business group’s 2018 Voting Records report found a slight uptick in lawmaker support for AIF-backed legislation, with 78 percent of the Senate and 91 percent of the House voting in favor of its […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

Lake City businessman Marc Vann raised $17,530 last month and for his campaign to succeed termed-out Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter in House District 10. “Our campaign’s momentum is strong and growing. I really appreciate all the neighbors and friends, both old and new, who are jumping on board our team,” Vann said in a press […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 7, 2018

Teachers union Florida Education Association has more than a few gripes with the omnibus education bill being fast tracked by House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and it’s going after a long list of Republican representatives to put a stop to it. “This monstrosity is a clear attempt to destroy our public schools while telling professional educators […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 11, 2018

Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter, who faces term limits in 2018, endorsed Marc Vann to succeed her in North Central Florida-based House District 10. “Marc Vann is the right leader to continue to fight for District 10. I have known Marc for years, and I have no doubt that his background and integrity make him the […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 17, 2017

A select group of lawmakers will be focused on specific, hurricane-related policy recommendations over the next two weeks. Each member of the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness on Friday was assigned a specific area of focus. Chair Jeanette Nuñez, a Miami Republican, grouped the issues into categories following the five educational meetings held […]

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Florida Realtors endorse four more state legislative candidates

Alex Andrade, Chuck Brannan win GOP primaries for North Florida House seats

Denise Grimsley scores 32 endorsements from current and former lawmakers

Second Democrat enters crowded HD 10 contest

Marc Vann gets retailer backing in HD 10

Republican lawmakers earn high grades on Associated Industries’ report card

Marc Vann adds $17K for HD 10 bid

Teachers union asks if Republicans are ‘too cowardly’ to stand up to Richard Corcoran

Elizabeth Porter endorses Marc Vann as HD 10 successor

Focus areas doled out for hurricane committee