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Staff ReportsOctober 18, 2018

On Wednesday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis secured valuable support from the Everglades Trust. But the endorsement hasn’t come without criticism. DeSantis was lambasted by another environmentally focused group, Florida Conservation Voters, upon news of the Trust’s backing. Now, reports the Gainesville Sun, one of the Trust’s three governing members is voicing disagreement with his organization’s decision to […]

Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz won the GOP primary election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. As of 8:45 p.m., Gaetz had a little over 61 percent of the vote, with Republican challengers Cris Dosev and John Mills at 33.5 percent and 5 percent, respectively. “I am proud that Northwest Florida voters continue to place their […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, now a resident of Florida, endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for re-election to Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Monday. Huckabee, who lives in CD 1, said in a campaign video that he was glad the Shalimar Republican was his congressman, and said he’s lived up to his expectations during his […]

Drew WilsonJuly 28, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has already earned the backing of “the big man himself” in his quest for a second term in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, and this week he picked up another major backer. The National Rifle Association said Friday they were on board for the Shalimar Republican’s re-election bid, which should come as […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]

Peter SchorschDecember 12, 2017

Politicians are quick to criticize “the media” when they receive less-than-flattering news coverage. On the other hand, many lawmakers and candidates are embracing media — especially social media — as an efficient way to reach out to voters, offering unfiltered views on critical issues. Few politicos understand this new political reality better than Panhandle Republican […]

Drew WilsonApril 7, 2016

Despite not declaring for the race, Republican Sen. Greg Evers is the top choice among primary voters in Florida’s 1st Congressional District according to a poll conducted by a “grassroots advocacy organization” headed up by former Florida Division of Elections senior attorney Emmett “Bucky” Mitchell IV. The Citizens for a Just Government poll, first reported […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 30, 2014

Any closed door can be opened. Such is the case of medical marijuana and the State of Florida. Twenty states have legalized medical marijuana in the past few years, while the conservative Florida Legislature ramped up its war against the drug. It is ironic that Florida is known throughout the country as THE destination for […]

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Report: Everglades Trust board member dissents on Ron DeSantis endorsement

‘Absolute warrior’ Matt Gaetz wins primary in Panhandle’s CD 1

Mike Huckabee endorses Matt Gaetz for re-election

Matt Gaetz lands high caliber endorsement for CD 1 re-election bid

Matt Gaetz endorsed by Florida Right to Life

Matt Gaetz, a savvy politician with smart, effective digital growth

While not in the race, Greg Evers favorite of GOP voters for CD 1

Gary J. Stein: Legislation, a constitutional amendment open door to medical marijuana in Florida