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Scott PowersOctober 29, 2018

Republican state Reps. Bob Cortes and Bobby Olszewski spent huge amounts on local television in the third week of October, fueling their broadcast campaigns that began last week to power their re-election bids for in their House Districts 30 and 44. The latest campaign finance reports, running through Oct. 19 and posted by the Florida […]

Scott PowersOctober 26, 2018

Republican state Rep. Randy Fine picked up an additional $10,550 in campaign contributions in the week ending Oct. 19, easily the biggest haul of any Florida House candidate running in Brevard County. Fine’s latest collections pushed his campaign total to more than $243,000, more than 11 times as much as his Democratic opponent, Phil Moore […]

Scott PowersSeptember 24, 2018

Republican state Rep. Rene Plasencia picked up $9,000 in the first reporting period since winning the Aug. 28 primary and extended his campaign cash advantage over Democratic challenger Pam Dirschka. With the latest donations, all of it coming in large checks from political action committees and companies, Plasencia enters the Nov. 6 election contest having […]

Scott PowersSeptember 13, 2018

Democrat Pam Dirschka is calling out her opponent, Republican state Rep. Rene Plasencia, for not committing to a candidates’ forum Monday and charging that he’s been avoiding face-to-face encounters with her. Plasencia insisted he’s ready, but appropriate forums haven’t happened yet. “He’s a no-show,” Dirschka said Thursday. “I want a forum that is inside our district, […]

Scott PowersAugust 20, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam were the top choices at Orlando’s Political Salsa hobnob for races for Senate and Florida Governor. With more than 400 votes, Nelson topped Republican Gov. Rick Scott 52 percent to 43 percent with Rocky De La Fuente taking the rest during the Hispanic-oriented but […]

Scott PowersAugust 14, 2018

Democrats’ voter registration gains in greater Orlando is spelling bigger challenges for several Republicans running in GOP-held Florida House seats. It includes state Reps. Mike La Rosa and Bob Cortes, whose districts are turning bluer as they seek re-elections this fall. In many ways, Central Florida mirrors statewide trends in the era of President Donald […]

Scott PowersJune 22, 2018

Ten seats in Central Florida’s portion of the Florida House of Representatives will have primaries on August 28, with four Republican and six Democratic in-party battles set by Friday’s ballot qualifying. The big primary battles among Republicans are preparing for two open seats now held by Republicans, and among the Democrats for four places where […]

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Bob Cortes, Bobby Olszewski spend big among Orange County House candidates

Randy Fine pulls in $10K for final push in HD 53, leading all Brevard House candidates

Rene Plasencia picks up $9K for HD 50 re-election bid

Pam Dirschka calls out Rene Plasencia over skipping HD 50 forum

Bill Nelson, Adam Putnam top Orlando’s Political Salsa

Voter registration trends suggest tougher races for Mike La Rosa, Bob Cortes

Ten Central Florida house seats set for primaries August 28