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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Rebecca Negron boosted her campaign coffers in the second quarter of 2016, raising more than $283,000 for her congressional campaign. The Stuart Republican’s campaign announced Thursday Negron raised $283,715 during the three-month fundraising period. The haul marked her strongest fundraising period to date, and brought her total to $912,820. “I truly appreciate all of the support […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

There’s less than two months until Floridians start casting votes, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce — issued endorsements this week. — Florida Parents Against […]

Staff ReportsJuly 8, 2016

Just because you’re running for Congress doesn’t mean you can drive through the district without your seatbelt on. Mark Freeman, a candidate in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, was cited by Sewalls Point Police Department last month for not wearing his seatbelt. Police officers also noted that Freeman, a medical doctor, had both headphones in his ears, […]

Bill RuftyDecember 23, 2015

The holiday season is a time of giving, and Boynton Beach Republican Mark Freeman has promised to gift his campaign for Florida’s 18th Congressional District $1 million of his own money. Originally planning a run for the 22nd Congressional District, Freeman, an orthopedic surgeon, has entered a very crowded race for Congress to replace Congressman […]

Jim RosicaDecember 17, 2015

The same day that Republican Mark Freeman said he’d put $1 million of his own money into his campaign to succeed Florida Congressman Patrick Murphy, Democrat Randy Perkins reminded him: Beat you to it. Isaiah Nelson, Perkins’ campaign manager, confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com Thursday that Perkins transferred $1 million to his campaign on Dec. 4. Murphy, a Democrat, is […]

Rebecca Negron raises nearly $284K in second quarter of 2016

Endorsement watch: Florida Parents Against Common Core, Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Mark Freeman, CD 18 hopeful, cited for not wearing his seat belt

‘Tis the Season for giving … to one’s own campaign

Randy Perkins says he’s transferred $1 million to campaign to succeed Patrick Murphy