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Scott PowersJuly 23, 2018

The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association PAC has endorsed Jerry Demings for Orange County mayor, Teresa Jacobs for Orange County School Board chair, and dozens of other candidates for state and local offices in Central Florida. “With a record-breaking 72 million visitors to the Orlando destination, Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry continues to serve as […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Lehigh Acres Rep. Matt Caldwell let loose another torrent of endorsements for his Agriculture Commissioner bid Wednesday, this time from county constitutional officers in all corners of the state. Backing him in the four-way Republican primary to succeed Adam Putnam are Monroe Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Lee Sherriff Mike Scott, former Pasco Sheriff Bob White, Walton […]

Staff ReportsJuly 18, 2018

The Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign Wednesday announced it had received endorsements from more current and former lawmakers, civic organizations, animal welfare organizations, and others. Among them: state Sen. Dana Young, a Tampa Republican. “It’s time for Florida to move beyond mandated greyhound racing,” Young said. Usually, pari-mutuels in Florida are required to continue running live dog or horse races to […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala has been endorsed by a pair of state Democrats as she seeks a move to Congress. State Reps. Joe Geller and Javier Fernandez say they’re backing Shalala in the crowded Democratic primary in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “Donna Shalala has the leadership and progressive values we need in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach City Commissioner Deede Weithorn announced a new set of endorsements from pro-choice groups as she continues to run for House District 113. Weithorn secured support from both EMILY’s List and Ruth’s List, her campaign announced Tuesday. EMILY’s List aims to promote the election of pro-choice women throughout the country, while Ruth’s List does […]

Drew WilsonJuly 16, 2018

Two firefighter unions announced Monday that they were backing Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young in her re-election bid for Senate District 18. The Florida Professional Firefighters and Tampa Firefighters Local 754 are the latest first responder groups to endorse Young, who had previously earned the support of several other first responder groups, including five police […]

Staff ReportsJuly 13, 2018

The Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign on Friday announced another round of endorsements. They include current and former lawmakers, greyhound groups, editorial boards, animal welfare organizations, and a local animal shelter, the campaign said in a release. The group is promoting passage of Amendment 13, put on the November ballot by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). The […]

Ryan NicolJuly 12, 2018

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Baxter Troutman, one of four Republicans running in the race for Agriculture Commissioner, is adding three more endorsements from South Florida officials. Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro Garcia all say they’re supporting Troutman, who spent the week meeting voters in Miami-Dade County. “Today I’m proud to announce my support […]

Ryan NicolJuly 12, 2018

Jason Pizzo continues to add support for his campaign against incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell, as he earned the endorsements of two Miami Beach politicians Thursday. Mayor Dan Gelber and Commissioner Micky Steinberg of Miami Beach both say they’re backing Pizzo in his race for the Senate District 38 seat. Pizzo, a Miami attorney, is […]

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Central Florida hoteliers pick Jerry Demings, Teresa Jacobs

Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Matt Caldwell piles on 16 endorsements for Ag. Commish bid

Greyhound racing-ban group releases another round of endorsements

Two state pols endorse Donna Shalala for Congress

Deede Weithorn earns endorsements from pro-choice groups

Dana Young lands firefighter support in SD 18

Greyhound racing-ban group releases still more endorsements

Baxter Troutman endorsed by Miami-Dade officials

Pair of Miami Beach pols back Jason Pizzo