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Scott PowersJanuary 8, 2018

Democrat Anna Eskamani announced Monday that she has won the endorsement of the Orlando Professional Firefighters Local 1365 in her campaign to be elected to Florida’s House District 47 seat. Local 1365 of the International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 500 firefighters and communication specialists in the Orlando Fire Department. “Anna has shown a […]

Scott PowersJanuary 5, 2018

The Women Under Forty Political Action Committee, a non-partisan group that supports young women candidates, has endorsed Democrat Anna Eskamani in her bid to be elected in Florida’s House District 47, her campaign announced Friday. The WUFPAC has been around since 1999 promoting women candidates age 40 or under who are running for state or […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Wesley Chapel Republican Mike Moore picked up another endorsement for his re-election campaign to the Pasco County Commission, this time from Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson. “Mike Moore is a conservative, small business owner, who has successfully started and operated local businesses, creating jobs for Tampa Bay area residents,” Simpson said. “As a Pasco County […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Former Margate Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Thursday that 19 Democratic state lawmakers have endorsed him in the chief financial officer race. “From the very beginning I have believed that our campaign is all about people power,” Ring said. “I am proud to have the support of each and every one of these legislators. Over the […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2018

Republican House District 39 candidate Josie Tomkow announced Wednesday that she had picked up endorsements from the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida. “Josie Tomkow is the only candidate in this race we can trust to uphold the constitution rights of law-abiding firearms owners and sportsmen,” former NRA President Marion Hammer said. […]

Scott PowersDecember 28, 2017

Republican David Smith has won the endorsement of the Oviedo Professional Firefighters Local 3476 in his quest to be elected to the Florida House of Representatives in House District 28, representing eastern Seminole County. Smith, a business consultant from Winter Springs, received a unanimous vote from the union’s board, and a letter from Local 3476 […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2017

“Congressman Ron DeSantis is a brilliant young leader, Yale and then Harvard Law, who would make a GREAT Governor of Florida. He loves our Country and is a true FIGHTER!” A tweet from President Donald Trump may change the race for Florida Governor. DeSantis has been exploring a run for Governor for months now. And since […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 20, 2017

Update: Jack Latvala resigned from the Senate Wednesday afternoon. In a resignation letter to Senate President Joe Negron, Latvala wrote: “I have never intentionally dishonored my family, my constituents or the Florida Senate. “My political adversaries have latched onto this effort to rid our country of sexual harassment to try to rid the Florida Senate of […]

Scott PowersDecember 18, 2017

State Rep. Amy Mercado has thrown her support behind Democratic businessman Lee Mangold in the House District 28 race, Mangold’s campaign announced Monday. Mercado, who represents District 48 in Orange County, is the second sitting Democratic state representative to back Mangold in the Seminole County district contest, following John Cortes, who weighed in a couple […]

Drew WilsonDecember 18, 2017

Mike Wells announced Monday that Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson is endorsing his re-election campaign for the Pasco County Commission. “Mike Wells is a proven leader who is committed to protecting the values of Pasco County residents,” the Trilby Republican said. “Mike is a compassionate and principled conservative, with a vision of making Pasco County’s […]

Anna Eskamani gets Orlando firefighters’ union endorsement in HD 47

Women Under Forty PAC endorses Anna Eskamani

Wilton Simpson endorses Mike Moore for Pasco County Commissioner

Jeremy Ring snags a pile of endorsements from state lawmakers

Josie Tomkow endorsed by NRA, Unified Sportsmen of Florida

David Smith gets Oviedo firefighters’ union endorsement in HD 28 race

Ron DeSantis prospective gubernatorial bid gets Donald Trump’s seal of approval

Despite damning charges, state police union backed Jack Latvala to the end

Amy Mercado endorses Lee Mangold in HD 28 race

Pasco Commissioner Mike Wells adds Wilton Simpson endorsement