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Ryan RayJanuary 12, 2015

Amid recent press about State House candidate Mike Davis’ fundraising advantage over Republican primary opponent Cyndi Stevenson, Stevenson’s polling firm American Public Dialogue has released internal survey data on her behalf and an insistent message that she remains the favorite in the race. According to APD President John Libby, Stevenson holds a distinct advantage being an incumbent St. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

Candidate Mike Davis took a fundraising lead in the month of December over fellow Republican Cyndi Stevenson for the House District 17 special elections. From December 1 – 31, Davis, a St. Augustine small business owner, took in $35,480, edging out Stephenson, the St. Johns County Commissioner, who raised $30,560, according to the state Division […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart brought out a wave of good news, including an extensive list of North Florida elected officials endorsing him in the race for Senate District 6. At the same time, he pronounced the launch of a new television ad directly responding to criticism of the past few weeks. Among the endorsements for […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 9, 2015

Republican state Rep. Travis Hutson received new endorsements today from two local leaders, who are also military veterans, in his bid for Senate District 6. Former St. Johns County Commission chair Mark Miner and former Commissioner Ray Quinn, each announced their support of Hutson in a statement released Friday. Hutson, who currently serves House District […]

James CallJanuary 9, 2015

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said he has no strong feelings about gambling but when talking about cards, he knows how to hold them – close to his chest. A card game provision in a gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe expires in August. The overall agreement gives the tribe exclusive rights to table games […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

State Sen. Jeff Brandes has again filed a bill which would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a license during mandatory evacuations. After a contentious debate led to the failure of a similar proposal last year, the St. Petersburg Republican filed the bill (SB 290) on Thursday that revives the issue. Among critics of the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

Citing a staunch disapproval of Obamacare, former House Speaker Will Weatherford said he is endorsing Republican Paul Renner in the special election for Florida House District 24. Renner, and attorney and Jacksonville native, is running to replace State Rep. Travis Hutson, who vacated the District 24 seat to enter the special election for Senate District […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

State Rep. Matt Hudson, recently named Speaker pro tempore, announced he will run for the Florida Senate in 2016. Hudson will be seeking the Senate District 23 seat currently held by term-limited Republican Sen. Garrett Richter, which covers parts of Collier and Lee Counties. “Today I officially filed paperwork to become a candidate for the Florida […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 7, 2015

Republican candidate Jason Fischer raised a total of $53,865 in just the first month since filing for the Florida House District 16 race. The Jacksonville native and member of the Duval County School Board seeks to replace term-limited state Rep. Charles McBurney. District 16 covers Mandarin, Baymeadows and most of southeast Duval County. “Jason’s message of […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2015

The debate between two Northeast Florida Republicans over who is “most conservative” flared up once again in the Senate District 6 special election. Last week, candidate “Doc” Renuart fired back at his chief GOP opponent in the Jan. 27 special primary saying Travis Hutson was much more than an employee of Hutson Companies, the Jacksonville land […]

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In HD 17 special election, Cyndi Stevenson fires back

Mike Davis takes fundraising lead in HD 17 special election

Doc Renuart announces endorsements, new ad and jabs Travis Hutson in SD 6 race

More local leaders endorse Travis Hutson for SD 6

Speaker Steve Crisafulli plays Seminole Compact cards close to the vest

Jeff Brandes refiles controversial gun bill from 2014

Former Speaker Will Weatherford endorses Paul Renner for HD 24

Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Matt Hudson to run for State Senate

HD 16 hopeful Jason Fischer raises nearly $54K in first month of campaign

Doc Renuart doubles down, says Travis Hutson “absolutely” responsible for donations