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Drew WilsonNovember 7, 2017

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody banked another law enforcement endorsement Tuesday, this time from Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford. “Ashley Moody’s conservative principles and steadfast commitment to the rule of law distinguishes her from the pack. Florida needs an experienced ‘top cop’ with a proven track record of working with law enforcement to combat […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 7, 2017

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and U.S. Rep. John Rutherford have officially endorsed Pensacola Rep. Frank White for Attorney General. This endorsement happened despite a Jacksonville candidate, Rep. Jay Fant, being in the race, raising existential questions about his viability going forward. “I’m proud to endorse Frank White as our next Attorney General. Frank is a man of character and faith […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 6, 2017

October was the second straight quiet month — by its standards — for Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry‘s political committee, “Build Something That Lasts” The committee brought in $35,000, its second straight month below $40,000. All told, the committee has raised $1.436 million — and has spent $1.05 million — since coming into existence. Comfortably over $430,000 […]

Drew WilsonNovember 3, 2017

Alex Andrade announced Friday that he had filed paperwork to run as a Republican in House District 2, making him the first GOP candidate to file for the seat since freshman Rep. Frank White announced he would run for Attorney General rather than re-election. Andrade, of Gulf Breeze, described himself as a conservative Republican in […]

Drew WilsonNovember 3, 2017

Another wave of endorsements went out Thursday for two of the candidates running for Attorney General. Ashley Moody picked up another endorsement from the law enforcement community with the addition of 7th Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza, who said Moody was “the only candidate in this race qualified to be our next Attorney General.” “Her […]

Mitch PerryNovember 1, 2017

Democrat Ryan Torrens announced Wednesday he would provide access to counsel for the poor in civil cases where fundamental rights are at stake if elected attorney general. “For far too long, poor Floridians have lost their kids and lost their homes because they couldn’t afford a lawyer. This is wrong,” said Torrens, a 32-year-old Hillsborough County […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2017

The campaign of Pensacola Rep. Frank White for Attorney General got a boost Wednesday morning via an endorsement from former hometown U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller. Miller represented Northwest Florida for 16 years ending this year. “It’s an honor to endorse Frank White for Attorney General. In Frank,” Miller said, “Florida will be served by an Attorney General […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 30, 2017

Earlier this month, Republican State Rep. Frank White, lead attorney for an auto dealership group, jumped into the race to be Florida’s Attorney General. The field already included the Pensacola Republican’s House colleague, Jay Fant of Jacksonville, and former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ashley Moody. Both Fant and Moody have resources. Moody has raised over a million dollars and Fant […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White picked up an endorsement for his Attorney General campaign from Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan Wednesday. “I’m proud to endorse Frank White for Attorney General” Morgan said in a prepared statement. “Frank is a friend and strong supporter of the law enforcement community in Florida. His dedication to supporting law […]

Mitch PerryOctober 25, 2017

With the midterm elections thirteen months away, some Florida Democrats are worried about the lack of a bold name candidate running for one of the most high-profile positions in state government. That’s led some party leaders to reach out to Tampa’s Sean Shaw about a bid for Attorney General. For his part, Shaw did not dismiss the […]

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Ashley Moody adds Bay County Sheriff to her list of supporters

Lenny Curry, John Rutherford back Frank White for Attorney General

Lenny Curry’s political committee backs Frank White for Attorney General

Republican Alex Andrade files to replace Frank White in House District 2

Ashley Moody, Frank White continue to build support for Attorney General bids

Dem AG candidate Ryan Torrens announces civil justice program if elected

Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller backing Frank White for Attorney General

‘Strong conservative’ Frank White talks guns, cannabis, Attorney General race

Frank White gets Escambia Sheriff endorsement in AG race

Sean Shaw for Attorney General?