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Scott PowersAugust 1, 2018

The organization at the center of opposition to All Aboard Florida’s plans to extend a higher-speed passenger train railway from South Florida to Orlando announced Wednesday it is designating U.S. Reps. Brian Mast and Bill Posey as “champions” after grading politicians on their positions regarding the train. Citizens Against Rail Expansion – Florida gave both […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

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Keiser University vice chancellor Belinda Keiser inked another six-figure check for her campaign to succeed Senate President Joe Negron in Senate District 25. During the reporting period covering July 7 through July 20, Keiser brought in just $10,600 in outside cash while boosted her campaign fund with another $225,000 in candidate loans. To date, the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Palm City Toby Overdorf is accusing his opponent in the House District 83 Republican primary of accepting money from the sugar industry, but a glance at contribution records turns up no evidence of supporting the allegation. “Did you hear Sasha Dadan took campaign money from Big Sugar? It’s all on the Florida Division of Elections […]

Drew WilsonJuly 26, 2018

A new mailer is heading out to Senate District 25 voters blasting Republican candidate Belinda Keiser for her past campaign contributions to Democratic politicians. “’Blue wave’ Belinda Keiser gave money to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the loud-mouthed, ultra-liberal party-boss that ran the DNC under Barack Hussein Obama,” the mailer reads. “Debbie Wasserman Schultz ran her party […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Drew WilsonJuly 11, 2018

Tuesday brought endorsements for three Republican candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall, including two sitting lawmakers. In the race for Senate District 36, Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. added an endorsement from Miami-Dade County Commissioner Estaban “Steve” Bobo. “Manny Diaz really cares about this community, and I am very happy to […]

Drew WilsonJuly 3, 2018

After stocking her campaign account with a $500,000 loan in May, Belinda Keiser put another $200,000 down for her bid to succeed exiting Senate President Joe Negron in Senate District 25. Keiser, a Democrat-turned-Republican who lives 80 miles away from the Treasure Coast district, brought in just $21,775 in outside money. Her donors included the […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Port St. Lucie attorney Sasha Dadan has picked up an endorsement from the National Rifle Association in her bid to succeed term-limited Stuart Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. The NRA backing came about after Dadan earned an “A” rating from the NRA, and a “pro-gun” rating from the Unified Sportsmen of Florida on the […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2018

Another pair of candidates filed Wednesday for two open state House seats in the Treasure Coast region. Jensen Beach Democrat Matt Theobald put his name down for House District 83, a Republican-leaning seat that covers part of Martin and St. Lucie counties. HD 83 is currently held by Stuart Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell, who is […]

Ryan NicolJune 19, 2018

Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Shannon Martin is supporting Toby Overdorf in his campaign for House District 83. HD 83 covers parts of St. Lucie and Martin counties. Overdorf is one of two people running to replace term-limited state Rep. Gayle Harrell. “I am very happy to endorse Toby Overdorf for the Florida House,” said Martin […]

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Anti-rail expansion group extolls Brian Mast, Bill Posey, others

Belinda Keiser pours another $225K into SD 25 campaign

Toby Overdorf makes provably baseless attack in HD 83 GOP primary

Direct mail roundup: ‘Blue wave’ Belinda Keiser donated to Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Round-up: South Florida Republicans reel in endorsements

Belinda Keiser dumps another $200K in to SD 25 bid

National Rifle Association backs Sasha Dadan for HD 83

Treasure Coast House seats draw new candidates

Port St. Lucie vice mayor endorses Toby Overdorf in HD 83 race