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Drew WilsonFebruary 21, 2017

A pair of Democratic lawmakers announced Tuesday that they had filed bills to combat opioid abuse in Florida. HB 557 and SB 840 would cut the reporting window for when controlled substance distributions are made to one day, and would require pharmacies or other drug dispensaries to submit the information online. Current state law gives […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

With his legacy on the line, Barack Obama went all out during this just-concluded election season to not only get Hillary Clinton elected, but also more than 150 down ballot races for state Senate and House in states across the country, including 13 Democrats on the ballot in Florida. With one House race so close […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 23, 2016

Democrat Nick Duran is widening his fundraising lead over Republican opponent Rosa Maria “Rosy” Palomino in the House District 112 race. In a campaign statement Friday, Doran said he brought in another $30,002.00 during the second reporting period of the general election. “Floridians are ready for a change in Tallahassee, which is why we’re proud […]

Drew WilsonJune 20, 2016

The House District 112 race got a little smaller last week, with the exit of Democrat Antonio Javier Diaz. Diaz, best known for leading an unsuccessful recall campaign against Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, was in a distant last place in fundraising and had little name recognition compared to Democratic frontrunner Nick Duran. The HD 112 race now features two […]

Drew WilsonMay 3, 2016

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Democratic House District 112 candidate Nick Duran announced Tuesday that he had raised more than $60,000 in his first month in the campaign, putting him ahead of the other four candidates in the race. “I am deeply humbled by the profound level of support our campaign received during our first 26 days on the trail,” […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2016

The executive director of advocacy group Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics announced Monday he’ll run for House District 112 as a Democrat. Nick Duran is the third Democrat to file for the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, who recently said he’s running for state Senate against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2015

A group that represents free and low-cost health clinics in Florida has hired Nick Duran to be its new executive director. The Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics announced the hire in a Monday news release. Duran replaces Mark Cruise as the organization’s top staffer. The 2-year-old state association counts Community Health Outreach in Jacksonville, Center for Family Health in Tampa, […]

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Democratic lawmakers file bills to strengthen prescription drug reporting requirements

Barack Obama goes below .500 in his picks for Florida House and Senate seats

Democrat Nick Duran widens HD 112 fundraising lead with $30K haul

Democratic pool shrinks in HD 112 as Nick Duran cruises

Nick Duran announces over $60K in 1st month of HD 112 campaign

Free Clinic Association director to run in HD 112 as Democrat

Nick Duran to head health clinic advocacy group