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Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

Self-made entrepreneur Randy Perkins believes stories like his simply aren’t possible anymore. That’s why he is running for Congress: to give back to the community so that others can have the same opportunities for success – with hard work and determination. As founder and CEO of AshBritt Inc., one of the largest disaster management companies […]

Phil AmmannAugust 26, 2015

Attorney and entrepreneur Rick Kozell released a list today of more than a dozen endorsements from prominent GOP leaders in his bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Kozell, a Jupiter native and Georgetown University Law Center graduate, is seeking the open seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, who is leaving to run for the U.S. […]

Phil AmmannAugust 6, 2015

St. Lucie County Tax Collector Chris Craft is endorsing County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Elected as Commissioner in November, McKinlay is running for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, the Jupiter Democrat seeking Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat. Craft, a former County Commissioner himself, praised McKinlay for her public service, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 23, 2015

Rebecca Negron received a significant endorsement today when Maggie’s List announced its support for the Republican candidate in the crowded race for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Maggie’s List is a committee committed to electing conservative women to federal office. Negron, the wife of influential state Sen. Joe Negron, is seeking the seat currently held by […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

Three Democratic state lawmakers are endorsing Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay in her bid for the Treasure Coast congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy. McKinlay, who was elected in November, is running for Florida’s 18th Congressional District, as Murphy runs for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat. If elected, she will become one […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy was named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the newly convened 114th Congress. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the announcement late Wednesday, calling the Jupiter Democrat “a tireless champion” for families and working people across the nation. “Murphy will continue to show thoughtful leadership for Floridians in […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, one of few bright spots for Democrats in 2014, could be the key to shoring up a dwindling cluster of Democratic lawmakers in Washington D.C. After Murphy’s easy win in November, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday moved Florida’s 18th Congressional District – which covers much of the Treasure Coast […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, one of few bright spots for Democrats in 2014, could be the key to shoring up a dwindling cluster of Democratic lawmakers in Washington D.C. After Murphy’s easy win in November, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday moved Florida’s 18th Congressional District – which covers much of the Treasure Coast […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Email insights: Community, opportunity are why Randy Perkins is running for Congress

CD 18 hopeful Rick Kozell releases list of high-profile GOP endorsements

St. Lucie County Tax Collector Chris Craft endorses Melissa McKinlay for Congress

Maggie’s List throws support behind Rebecca Negron in CD 18 race

3 Democratic state lawmakers endorse Melissa McKinlay for Patrick Murphy’s seat

Patrick Murphy named to House Select Committee on Intelligence

Cook Political Report moves Patrick Murphy CD 18 to "likely Democratic"

Cook Political Report moves Patrick Murphy CD 18 to “likely Democratic”