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Peter SchorschJanuary 1, 2017

While most New Year’s resolutions revolve around eating better or getting healthy, newly elected Republican Congressman Neal Dunn seeks to make some more far-reaching changes. “Hitting the gym is nice and all,” Dunn, a Panama City orthopedic surgeon, says in introducing a 30-second Facebook video posted Friday. “But my New Year’s resolution is to be the strongest conservative voice […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 21, 2016

Erin Gaetz is paving her own way, but don’t expect her to veer too far from the family business. Gaetz, the 31-year-old daughter of former Senate President Don Gaetz and sister of Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz, recently launched her own digital content firm, Southpaw Content. The firm specializes in producing faster, more engaging and less expensive […]

Michael MolineDecember 19, 2016

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Congresswoman Gwen Graham said Monday that her constituent service efforts had helped people in her North Florida district secure $2.5 million in government benefits — and her thriftiness in running her office helped her return $375,000 in unspent money to Congress — during the past two years. “Our office is an example that you can […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 30, 2016

Blaise Ingoglia has received the backing of nearly a dozen Republican members of Congress in his re-election campaign for GOP chairman. The Spring Hill Republican announced Wednesday that 11 Republican members of Florida’s congressional delegation have endorsed his re-election bid. “The organization Chairman Blaise Ingoglia put in place this past election cycle was crucial in […]

Michael MolineNovember 9, 2016

It’s the morning after you watched the Republican Party extend its control of the government beyond the legislative to the executive branch and almost certainly the U.S. Supreme Court. If you’re Neal Dunn, the newly elected GOP member from Florida’s Second District, and therefore a not insignificant factor in the new political wave, “it’s a […]

Staff ReportsNovember 8, 2016

State Rep. Matt Gaetz and Panama City surgeon Neal Dunn, both Republicans, easily won their respective Panhandle congressional races Tuesday night. In the heavily conservative 1st Congressional District, Gaetz trounced Democrat Steven Specht, an Air Force veteran, by 68 percent to 32 percent as of 8:30 p.m. “Congrats to my friend, @MattGaetz!” Gov. Rick Scott tweeted from his campaign account. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. — Neal Dunn has earned the support of the National Right to Life. The organization endorsed Dunn, a medical doctor, in his campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “This endorsement reflects your commitment to strengthening […]

Jim RosicaOctober 26, 2016

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GOP nominee Neal Dunn likely has the win for the 2nd Congressional District in the bag, but that’s not stopping him from raising money. Federal Election Commission “48-hour notices” show contributions this month from the Holland & Knight law firm’s Committee for Effective Government ($1,000) and the Action Committee for Rural Electrification ($2,500). Such notices […]

Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — the Florida Retail Federation, Florida Conservation Voters, and the NRA Political Victory Fund — issued endorsements. — Neal Dunn has received the backing of the NRA Political Victory Fund. “As a staunch […]

Staff ReportsOctober 12, 2016

The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Wednesday gave North Florida congressional candidate Neal Dunn its highest rating. Dunn, a Panama City Republican running for the 2nd Congressional District, was rated AQ, “the highest rating possible for a non-incumbent,” the group said. The rating is “based solely on the candidate’s responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire.” “As a staunch […]

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Neal Dunn nails one-handed catch, makes New Year’s resolution for D.C.

Erin Gaetz launches her own digital content firm

Gwen Graham, in final news conference, claims $2.5 million in benefits to constituents

Blaise Ingoglia rolls out more endorsements in Florida GOP Chair re-election bid

Neal Dunn: ‘Nobody’s ever associated me with the tea party’

GOP favorites take North Florida congressional seats

Endorsement watch: National Right to Life, Sierra Club, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Money keeps rolling in for Neal Dunn’s CD 2 bid

Endorsement Watch: Florida Retail Federation, Florida Conservation Voters, NRA issue endorsements

Neal Dunn receives highest rating from NRA Political Victory Fund