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Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2017

Republican Alex Andrade brought in more than $50,000 in his first month campaigning to replace Rep. Frank White in House District 2. “We’re excited and encouraged by the strong start to our campaign. Throughout this first month we worked hard to take our conservative, results-oriented message to each and every part of the district and […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 11, 2017

The big-money, high-stakes race for Attorney General isn’t slowing down in December — at least not for Republican hopeful Frank White. White, per a campaign press release, has accumulated $1,956,000 since announcing his candidacy in October. Of that sum, the candidate fronted $1.5 million. In November, White raised over $195,000: $143,000 into his campaign account, and […]

Mitch PerryDecember 11, 2017

A former U.S. Senator, a former U.S. Attorney, several former state lawmakers and a host of other Republican insiders are on the 34-member state financing team for Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody. The team’s membership was released Monday. The 42-year-old former Hillsborough County circuit judge is one of four Republicans vying for the nomination […]

Drew WilsonDecember 8, 2017

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody announced Thursday that she earned the backing of a political committee dedicated to getting conservative women into elected office. Maggie’s List, which has a founders list including current Republican state Sens. Dana Young, Denise Grimsley and Kathleen Passidomo, said Moody – the only woman running for either major party’s […]

Mitch PerryDecember 6, 2017

If found guilty of murder, the accused Seminole Heights killer should receive the death penalty, so say Republican attorney general candidates Ashley Moody and Ross Spano. In a letter Wednesday to Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, Spano, who also serves as the chair of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee in the Florida Legislature, says the facts in […]

Peter SchorschDecember 5, 2017

Cape Coral Republican Rep. Dane Eagle announced a pair of bills Tuesday that would relax rules on conceal carry weapons permitholders whose firearms are seen, and another to “eliminate fraud” among Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients. HB 39 would make a brief sighting of a firearm held by a person with a CCW permit […]

Drew WilsonDecember 4, 2017

Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announced Monday he would back Republican Ashley Moody in the race to replace termed-out Attorney General Pam Bondi next year. Moody is a former prosecutor and circuit court judge and is running against state Reps. Jay Fant, Ross Spano and Frank White in the GOP primary for the Cabinet seat. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 30, 2017

Attorney General candidate Jay Fant announced Thursday he is doing a full-on rebuild of his campaign to replace Pam Bondi in 2018. “The Attorney General in Florida is a critical shield between government overreach and the rights of individuals guaranteed under the Constitution. I am prepared to fight for those rights every day as our […]

Jim RosicaNovember 20, 2017

The state’s Senate President and House Speaker could get an indirect say over judicial appointments—including state Supreme Court justices—under legislation filed Monday. The bill (HB 753), filed by Pensacola state Rep. Frank White—also a 2018 GOP candidate for attorney general—would allow the top Senate and House leaders to appoint people to judicial nominating commissions (JNCs), the […]

Mitch PerryNovember 20, 2017

When the Hillsborough County Republican Party began promoting its Reagan Day BBQ weeks ago, attendees were promised appearances by Adam Putnam, Richard Corcoran and Jack Latvala. Instead, they got Baxter Troutman and Bob White. Many statewide and Hillsborough County-based Republicans were running in 2018 who put in some time at the cattle-call-style event on Sunday […]

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Sen Rick Scott in Sarasota. Photo by Jacob Ogles.

HD 2 Republican Alex Andrade tops $50K in first finance report

Frank White touts raising $195K in November for AG campaign

Heavy hitters in Ashley Moody’s finance team

Ashley Moody gets Maggie’s List backing in Attorney General race

GOP AG candidates want death penalty for Seminole Heights killer case

Dane Eagle announces bills to change concealed carry rules, TANF benefits

Ashley Moody picks up endorsement from Gulf County sheriff

Jay Fant announces major staff upgrades for his Attorney General campaign

Legislative leaders could get influence over judicial appointments

Ashley Moody, meet Ross Spano: Notes from Reagan Day BBQ