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Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

Democrat Jim Bonfiglio and Republican Mike Caruso came out ahead in their respective primaries Tuesday night, setting up a showdown between the pair this November. Bonfiglio defeated Ryan Rossi 57 percent to 43 percent. Caruso ended the night with a similar margin, leading Matt Spritz 56 percent to 44 percent. Bonfiglio, the Mayor of Ocean Ridge, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 14, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) is backing attorney Matt Spritz in the GOP primary for House District 89. Spritz, a Boca Raton Republican, is facing off against accountant Mike Caruso for the nomination. He now has the support of the FMA PAC, which calls itself “Florida’s leading advocate for electing pro-medicine […]

Jacob OglesAugust 11, 2018

Once U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney wraps up his final term in Washington, he may have a spot waiting on the bench instead. The Palm Beach County Bar Association reports Rooney among the list of applicants for a county court vacancy created by Dana Santino’s removal from the bench in July. “I’ve been thinking about this […]

Scott PowersJuly 27, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene is hitting the road Saturday for the start of an eight-day, 15-stop bus tour of the Florida Peninsula. Greene is kicking off his “Fighting for Florida” bus tour Saturday in Palm Beach County, then heading to Orange County for appearances on Saturday and Sunday. Details of the locations and times […]

Ryan NicolJune 27, 2018

BIZPAC of Palm Beach County, a local pro-business organization, has endorsed Matt Spritz in the race for House District 89. “It is our pleasure to endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative,” said BIZPAC Board Chair John R. Smith. “Matt has proved to be an effective leader who appreciates and understands how important the success of our […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

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With more than $600,000 added to candidates’ coffers in May, the race for Senate District 25 just got a whole lot richer. However, a whopping $500,000 of that was in the form of a self-loan from Belinda Keiser to her campaign. That’s on top of nearly $55,000 in donations earned by Keiser in her first month […]

Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

State Rep. Matt Willhite is running laps around his Republican challenger when it comes to fundraising, pulling in nearly $18,000 in May. That leaves Willhite, a Wellington Democrat, with more than $45,000 cash on hand. His only declared opponent, Laurel Bennett, had not filed any fundraising information with the Florida Division of Elections since February […]

Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

Attorney Matt Spritz ended May with another round of impressive fundraising reports, finishing with more than $150,000 cash on hand between his campaign and committee. Spritz, a Boca Raton Republican, pulled in more than $10,000 for his campaign fund, leaving him with more than $120,000 cash on hand in the race for House District 89. His […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Jones Walker reported median earnings of $521,000 during the first quarter of 2018, which included the whole of the 2018 Legislative Session. Lobbyists must report their quarterly earnings in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000. If Jones Walker’s clients paid the top dollar in their reported ranges, the firm could have brought up to $750,000 […]

Ryan NicolMay 24, 2018

Democrats just got a helping hand in their efforts to turn a Palm Beach County Commission seat blue: U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch has endorsed Robert Weinroth in the race for District 4. The contest serves as a harbinger for Democrats’ hopes on a national level, as Republicans have represented District 4 since its inception in 1988. […]

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Jim Bonfiglio to face Mike Caruso in HD 89

Florida Medical Association recommends Matt Spritz in HD 89

Tom Rooney applies for county judgeship in Palm Beach

Jeff Greene hitting the road

BIZPAC of Palm Beach County backs Matt Spritz

Belinda Keiser antes up another $500K out of pocket for SD 25 campaign

Matt Willhite still running away with HD 86 fundraising lead

Matt Spritz ends May with more than $150,000 cash on hand

Jones Walker earns $500K-plus in Q1

Ted Deutch endorses Robert Weinroth for Palm Beach County Commission