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Jacob OglesAugust 19, 2018

Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg faced calls for his resignation from Muslim leaders after publishing a Facebook post many consider Islamophobic. Greenberg on Saturday posted: “One Simple question … Name just ONE society in the developed world that has benefited in ANY WAY from the introduction of more Muslims. Just one. Asking for a […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2018

As the gubernatorial campaign of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam moves forward, the former Republican front-runner finds his operation in the awkward position of warring with prominent elements on the right. Wednesday, Putnam’s camp spotlighted U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis garnering support from the Koch brothers. Hours before President Donald Trump‘s rally supporting DeSantis’ campaign in Tampa, Trump blasted the “globalist” […]

Jacob OglesJuly 30, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis pushed back against new ads from primary opponent Adam Putnam, suggesting the congressman supported welfare for undocumented immigrants. “It’s a shame to see Adam Putnam abandoning his integrity,” said Dave Vasquez, a DeSantis spokesman. “He’s now basing his campaign around blatantly false claims meant to mislead voters.” But Putnam officials say DeSantis won’t […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Laborers’ International Union of North America, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Florida Professional Firefighters — issued endorsements. — The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of […]

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Joel Greenberg draws anger after Islamophobic Facebook post

In latest swipe at right, Adam Putnam camp makes issue of Ron DeSantis’ Koch support

Ron DeSantis camp calls latest Adam Putnam attacks ‘false claims’

Endorsement Watch: Fraternal Order of Police, Republican Liberty Caucus, Florida Pharmacy Association, and others issue endorsements