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Scott PowersAugust 20, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam were the top choices at Orlando’s Political Salsa hobnob for races for Senate and Florida Governor. With more than 400 votes, Nelson topped Republican Gov. Rick Scott 52 percent to 43 percent with Rocky De La Fuente taking the rest during the Hispanic-oriented but […]

Scott PowersAugust 17, 2018

When asked Thursday night about what they want to do with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, the three candidates for Florida’s 9th Congressional District had a wide range of opinions. Either keep it as is, reform it, or throw it out. Speaking at one of four debates at the packed Political Salsa hobnob […]

Scott PowersJuly 27, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, Republican Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, were the top choices for the U.S. Senate, and the governor’s office in a straw poll conducted Thursday night at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando that also offered some surprise choices, such as Democrat Nikki Fried for agriculture commissioner. The straw poll of more […]

Scott PowersJune 15, 2018

Orlando Police Chief John Mina has recevied the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police lodge representing Orange County deputy sheriffs and also of the union’s Central Florida district for his campaign to be elected sheriff of Orange County. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodges 93, 86, and 25, representing various units in Orange County; […]

Scott PowersMarch 26, 2018

Orange County Sheriff candidate Jose “Joe” Lopez has picked up the endorsement of the Central Florida Police Benevolent Association. “We firmly believe Joe Lopez is a candidate with integrity and vision who will best lead our members and our citizens/visitors toward a safer community,” Jerry Hagan, president of the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc., stated […]

Scott PowersMarch 20, 2018

Orange County sheriff candidate Jose “Joe” Lopez formally kicked off his campaign amid supporters late Monday with a pledge to run his campaign and the sheriff’s office with integrity, loyalty and effective leadership. Lopez, a retired chief from the Florida Highway Patrol, faces Orlando Police Chief John Mina in the contest. They both seek to […]

Scott PowersMarch 16, 2018

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings has endorsed Orlando Police Chief John Mina in the election to be his successor. Citing Mina’s accomplishments as chief of the Orlando Police Department and the trust he has built in the community, Demings, who is in his third term as sheriff, said he considers Mina is the best choice […]

Scott PowersMarch 13, 2018

Retired Florida Highway Patrol Chief Jose “Joe” Lopez and Orlando Police Chief John Mina each raised about $20,000 in the first month of the Orange County sheriff’s race. Lopez, of Orlando, is reporting that he brought in $20,263.93, including $3,888.93 for professional campaign services during February. His campaign spent $256 leaving it with about $16,119 […]

Scott PowersMarch 5, 2018

Tom Stroup, a retired police captain, is withdrawing from the Orange County Sheriff’s race. He made the announcement on Facebook over the weekend. Stroup was the only Republican in the race. His withdrawal will leave Orlando Police Chief John Mina and retired Florida Highway Patrol Major Jose “Joe” Lopez as the only current candidates. Both […]

Scott PowersFebruary 14, 2018

Orlando Police Chief John Mina has officially entered the race to run for sheriff, seeking to succeed his longtime partner in Orlando law enforcement Sheriff Jerry Demings, who is running for county mayor. Long expected to be a candidate, Mina filed his candidacy paperwork Wednesday morning with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office. He […]

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Bill Nelson, Adam Putnam top Orlando’s Political Salsa

Alan Grayson, Darren Soto, Wayne Liebnitzky spread on ICE in ‘Political Salsa’ CD 9 debate

Rick Scott, Adam Putnam, Nikki Fried on top in Orlando Hispanic chamber straw poll

John Mina nabs FOP endorsements in sheriff’s race

Joe Lopez picks up PBA endorsement in sheriff’s race

Joe Lopez pledges integrity, loyalty, effective leadership in Orange County sheriff’s race

Jerry Demings endorses John Mina for Orange County Sheriff

Joe Lopez, John Mina each raise about $20K in first month of Orange County sheriff’s race

Tom Stroup withdrawing from Orange County Sheriff’s race

Orlando Police Chief John Mina files to run for Orange County sheriff