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Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2018

Three Republicans and two Democrats competed Tuesday for their party’s nomination to succeed former state Rep. Larry Metz, who gave up Lake County’s House District 32 in March to accept a judicial appointment from Gov. Rick Scott. HD 32 has a hefty Republican lean, and the GOP fielded Shannon Elswick, Anthony Sabatini, and Monica L. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 28, 2018

Republican Monica Wofford announced Wednesday that she had collected enough petition signatures in support of her House District 32 bid and qualified for the ballot. Wofford, a businesswoman and author who runs her own training and consulting firm, is the first candidate in the race to qualify for the ballot. “I am extremely humbled by […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 1, 2017

She is an accomplished professional speaker. Now, Monica Wofford wants to speak for the voters of Lake County. Wofford, who is also a businesswoman and successful author, filed paperwork Friday launching her candidacy for House District 32. Wofford hopes to succeed Yalaha’s favorite son, Larry Metz, who cannot run again for the seat because of term limits. […]

Jim RosicaNovember 30, 2016

State Rep. Larry Metz says Parkinson’s disease is “not going to affect (his) future.” Metz, a Yalaha Republican who represents House District 32 in Lake County, revealed his diagnosis during a Monday interview for an opening on the Florida Supreme Court. The 61-year-old, a lawyer in private practice, did not make the final cut. On Tuesday night, he told FloridaPolitics.com he didn’t “want […]

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