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Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018

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Republican Rep. Joe Gruters wants Belleair Bluffs businessman Nick DiCeglie to join him in the state Legislature. The Sarasota GOP chair, who co-chaired Donald Trump’s Florida campaign, called his Pinellas counterpart a “true conservative leader” when he endorsed him over House District 66 Republican primary rival Bernie Jacques on Thursday. “As Chairman of the Pinellas […]

Drew WilsonJuly 26, 2018

Seminole Republican Berny Jacques announced Wednesday that another first responder group is backing his campaign for House District 66. The new endorsement came in from the Florida Professional Firefighters, a statewide association representing 8,600 members working in 100 fire departments throughout the Sunshine State. “We believe that you will honorably serve the citizens of Florida, and […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

Hot off the heels of a campaign ad touting his work as a prosecutor, Seminole Republican Berny Jacques announced that his Florida House bid has landed an endorsement from one of the state’s largest police unions. “The Fraternal Order Of Police have endorsed Berny Jacques and feel that he is the best choice of candidate […]

Drew WilsonJuly 17, 2018

Just days after his Republican primary rival hit the airwaves, Berny Jacques is rolling out his own TV ad in the race to succeed term-limited state Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. “For over a year now, our campaign has been talking directly with the voters of Pinellas, spreading our message of principled conservatism […]

Staff ReportsJuly 17, 2018

Another election cycle, another edition of Politics in Pinellas. The event, hosted biennially by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw at least 10 candidates for offices ranging from Pinellas School Board to state Senator. “Are they running for office for the first time or up for re-election? This is your opportunity […]

Drew WilsonJuly 13, 2018

Belleair Bluffs businessman Nick DiCeglie is rolling out his first ad in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in Pinellas County’s House District 66. The 30-second spot, titled “Cleaning Things Up,” is already out digitally and the campaign said it will begin running on cable networks next week. The ad begins with the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

Seminole Republican Berny Jacques notched another fundraising milestone in his bid to succeed term-limited Rep. Larry Ahern in Pinellas County’s House District 66. New fundraising reports show Jacques has raised more than $200,000 for his 2018 effort, including $121,565 in hard money and another $81,100 for his affiliated political committee, Protect Pinellas. He has $139,600 […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

A straw poll held today by the Pinellas County Republican Party today delivered wins for Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody and Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley, while George Buck won the poll for the Congressional race in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “Pinellas County has a history of picking winners in our […]

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Joe Gruters backs Nick DiCeglie in HD 66 Republican primary

Florida firefighters back Berny Jacques for HD 66

Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Berny Jacques gets police backing in HD 66

Berny Jacques tees up first TV ad for HD 66 bid

Candidates sign up for ‘Politics in Pinellas’

Nick DiCeglie ready to ‘clean things up’ in Tallahassee

Berny Jacques cracks $200K raised for HD 66 campaign

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

Pinellas GOP straw poll favors George Buck, Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Denise Grimsley