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Drew WilsonJuly 17, 2018

Just days after his Republican primary rival hit the airwaves, Berny Jacques is rolling out his own TV ad in the race to succeed term-limited state Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. “For over a year now, our campaign has been talking directly with the voters of Pinellas, spreading our message of principled conservatism […]

Staff ReportsJuly 17, 2018

Another election cycle, another edition of Politics in Pinellas. The event, hosted biennially by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw at least 10 candidates for offices ranging from Pinellas School Board to state Senator. “Are they running for office for the first time or up for re-election? This is your opportunity […]

Drew WilsonJuly 13, 2018

Belleair Bluffs businessman Nick DiCeglie is rolling out his first ad in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in Pinellas County’s House District 66. The 30-second spot, titled “Cleaning Things Up,” is already out digitally and the campaign said it will begin running on cable networks next week. The ad begins with the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

State Rep. Kathleen Peters’ bid for the Pinellas County Commission District 6 seat has picked up an endorsement from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association. “On behalf of our members of the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, we appreciate the loyalty, respect and support from Kathleen Peters; one of the many reasons why we are […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

Seminole Republican Berny Jacques notched another fundraising milestone in his bid to succeed term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in Pinellas County’s House District 66. New fundraising reports show Jacques has raised more than $200,000 for his 2018 effort, including $121,565 in hard money and another $81,100 for his affiliated political committee, Protect Pinellas. He has $139,600 […]

Drew WilsonJune 25, 2018

Seminole Professional Firefighters announced Monday they were backing Republican attorney Berny Jacques in the race to replace term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. “It is with immense pride that we announce our support for Berny Jacques for State Representative in the 2018 election. Mr. Jacques has expressed a love for District 66 that […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2018

Incumbent Pinellas County Commissioners Dave Eggers and Pat Gerard were re-elected Friday after no opponents qualified for the ballot ahead of the noon Friday deadline. Gerard, a Democrat, was elected to the District 2 commission seat in 2014. Clearwater Vice Mayor Doreen Caudell filed to challenge Gerard in May 2017 and raised more than $75,000 […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie picked up an endorsement for his House District 66 campaign Tuesday from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, a charter of the Florida PBA. “The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, Inc. is proud to endorse Mr. DiCeglie’s candidacy for State Representative, District 66,” said association president George Lofton. “Public officials […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie has scheduled a May 30 fundraiser for his bid to replace termed-out Rep. Larry Ahern in coastal Pinellas-based House District 66. The event will be held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Those looking to attend the reception can let the […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters is holding a reception benefitting her Pinellas County Commission campaign Tuesday evening in South Pasadena. The fundraiser will be held at Pasadena Liquors & Fine Wines, 1100 Pasadena Avenue South, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Supporters interested in attending the reception can let the campaign know by emailing [email protected] or […]

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Berny Jacques tees up first TV ad for HD 66 bid

Candidates sign up for ‘Politics in Pinellas’

Nick DiCeglie ready to ‘clean things up’ in Tallahassee

Police union endorses Kathleen Peters for Pinellas Commission

Berny Jacques cracks $200K raised for HD 66 campaign

Seminole firefighters back Berny Jacques for HD 66

Dave Eggers, Pat Gerard re-elected to Pinellas Commission

Police union backs Nick DiCeglie for HD 66

Nick DiCeglie holding fundraiser Wednesday for HD 66 bid

Kathleen Peters holding Pinellas Commission fundraiser Tuesday