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Scott PowersAugust 5, 2016

Democratic challenger Sheena Meade had the stage to herself and won strong support at what was supposed to be a House District 46 debate sponsored by the Young Democrats of Orange County Thursday night, because state Rep. Bruce Antone was a late scratch. Antone’s decision not to come — sent by email to Young Democrats President Robert […]

Scott PowersAugust 4, 2016

The political action arm of the Central Florida chambers of commerce, BusinessForce, announced several endorsements for legislative races in Central Florida Thursday. “These endorsements send a strong signal to our region’s business community and recognize the legislative candidates who are best equipped to support and serve our region in Tallahassee after this election,” Craig Swygert, […]

Scott PowersJune 24, 2016

In what has been a frantic last day of filing and qualifying for Florida House of Representatives, Republican state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle of Windermere appears to have won re-election in House District 44. More than five hours after the close of qualifying, Eisnaugle’s anticipated Democratic opponent, David Trotter of Orlando, has not qualified. If that holds […]

Scott PowersMay 20, 2016

Orlando Democrat Greg Jackson has qualified for the Aug. 30 primary ballot by petition, his campaign announced Friday. Jackson collected 932 valid voter signatures, needing 917 to qualify. In the primary, he will face Kamia Latash Brown of Ocoee, Kelvin Larance Cobaris of Orlando, and Peter Pham of Orlando, if they also qualify. No Republicans […]

Frank TorresSeptember 25, 2015

Campaign signs popping up in state Rep. Randolph Bracy‘s House District 45 – and deeper into state Senate District 12 – further fuel the idea that he might make a jump to the upper chamber in 2016. Many campaign signs were spotted in the Parramore area, outside of the HD 45 seat, but firmly in Bruce Antone‘s HD 46 seat. Rumors […]

Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Attorney Greg Jackson will be running for Florida House District 45 in 2016, the seat now held by Democratic incumbent Randolph Bracy. “As I volunteer throughout this neighborhood and talk to people, there is increasing frustration with our representation in Tallahassee and I believe we need a change,” Jackson said Thursday morning. “Throughout my life, service […]

Bruce Antone’s late scratch at HD 46 debate brings backlash, lifts Sheena Meade

BusinessForce endorses Randolph Bracy, Bob Healy, Greg Jackson, Brian Hodgers, Randy Fine in Central Florida

Eric Eisnaugle wins another term in busy Central Florida House race filings

Greg Jackson qualifies for HD 45 by petition

Buzz grows about Randolph Bracy campaign for SD 12

Attorney Greg Jackson announces run for HD 45