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Staff ReportsOctober 1, 2018

Nikki Fried, the Democratic nominee for Agriculture Commissioner, had a message for the National Rifle Association Monday. That message: the Ag Commissioner does not work for the gun lobby. “For eight years Florida’s Department of Agriculture has been run by the NRA. After the failure to perform background checks, we can’t afford another NRA sellout […]

Drew WilsonOctober 1, 2018

A new poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce brought good news for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, but the three other statewide candidates joining them on the November ballot are also in prime position to topple GOP hegemony. In addition to the U.S. Senate Race and Governor’s, Floridians will […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 28, 2018

State Rep. Matt Caldwell, the Republican nominee for Agriculture Commissioner, will feed and be feted by a collection of Clay County Republicans Friday morning. Caldwell, a Republican from Fort Myers, will address the group at Orange Park’s “Grumpy’s Restaurant” at 8 a.m. A list of Republican notables will be on hand, including Clay County Commissioners Mike Cella, Gayward […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 25, 2018

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Republican candidate Spencer Roach in September has significantly outraised Democratic opponent Mark Lipton in the open race to represent Florida House District 79. But the Democrat still holds an advantage as far as cash on hand. Roach pulled in $10,665 in the last two-week filing period, while Lipton raised just $880 in that time. Still, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2018

Brittany Dover has joined Republican Matt Caldwell‘s campaign for Agriculture Commissioner as Deputy Finance Director, and Jeremy Sheftel is now on board as Deputy Campaign Manager, the campaign announced Monday. “We have raised over $1 million in contributions in the three short weeks since the Primary Election,” campaign spokesperson Brian Swensen said in a statement. “It […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Matt Caldwell, the Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, has now raised more than $1 million since securing his party’s nomination last month. Caldwell’s campaign says it has pulled in nearly $310,000 on its own. That’s topped by contributions to his political committee, Friends of Matt Caldwell, which has earned nearly $725,000 during the general election […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 22, 2018

If Republican nominee for Agriculture Commissioner Matt Caldwell gets his way, he will have a two-debate “contest of ideas” with Democrat Nikki Fried. However, the two can’t agree on when and where to debate. “Florida’s future is at stake this November. Will we continue the low tax, pro-jobs policies that have brought prosperity to Florida, or will […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 20, 2018

Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional association, issued endorsements in statewide races and a bundle of legislative districts Wednesday. The group released three waves of endorsements ahead of the Aug. 28 primary election. Now that the title cards are set, their list of preferred candidates received a few adjustments. Republican […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

The Republican ticket this year continues to message against the “socialism” on the Democratic side, and Agriculture Commissioner hopeful Matt Caldwell was no exception Saturday. Speaking to a handful of Republican activists at the Jacksonville HQ for the Florida GOP, the Fort Myers area lawmaker warned of the “outright socialist” Democratic ticket, drawing comparisons to […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 15, 2018

Campaign season stops for no weekend. Candidates for the state’s biggest offices continue to greet voters around Florida. Will one be near you today? Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, will ride his statewide “Make Washington Work” bus tour into Hialeah today and will hold a rally at Gus Machado Ford Dealership […]

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Nikki Fried to NRA: Agriculture Commissioner does not work for you

Blue wave? Democratic Cabinet nominees up in new Florida Chamber poll

Cinnamon rolls and Matt Caldwell: Clay County hosts breakfast for candidate

Spencer Roach outraises Mark Lipton, still trails in cash

Personnel note: Brittany Dover, Jeremy Sheftel join Matt Caldwell campaign

Million dollar man: Matt Caldwell banks $1M for general election

‘Contest of ideas’: Matt Caldwell wants debates in Ag Comm’r race

Yard signs: Florida Realtors announce November election endorsements

Matt Caldwell talks Democratic socialism, cannabis, concealed weapons, and water woes

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