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Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2016

The final campaign finance reports before Florida’s Aug. 30 Primary Election are in and Victor Torres, Randolph Bracy, and Mike Clelland have held on to their leads in Central Florida’s Senate seats. Clelland is facing fellow former Rep. Linda Stewart and Rick Roach in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 13, and he was able to raise another $83,775 across his campaign and […]

Scott PowersJune 24, 2016

In what has been a frantic last day of filing and qualifying for Florida House of Representatives, Republican state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle of Windermere appears to have won re-election in House District 44. More than five hours after the close of qualifying, Eisnaugle’s anticipated Democratic opponent, David Trotter of Orlando, has not qualified. If that holds […]

Scott PowersMay 11, 2016

Winter Park Democratic lawyer Ryan Yadav‘s loans to his own campaign are keeping his House District 30 race against incumbent Republican state Rep. Bob Cortes the only competitive house race in Seminole County-based districts, at least as far as money is concerned. Cortes, seeking a second term, raised $12,680 in April, one of the biggest […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2016

Republican Peter Vivaldi announced Tuesday that eight Central Florida lawmakers are backing his bid for the District 15 seat in the Florida Senate. “I am very honored and encouraged to have the support of so many members of our area’s delegation,” Vivaldi said. “They are all great conservative leaders, and I look forward to working […]

Scott PowersApril 27, 2016

Most of Central Florida’s Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives made a joint endorsement Tuesday of Dean Asher in the Orlando-based Florida Senate District 13 race. Asher announced the endorsements Tuesday from state Reps. Mike Miller of Winter Park, Rene Plasencia of Orlando, Eric Eisnaugle of Orlando, Bob Cortes of Altamonte Springs, Jason Brodeur of Sanford, […]

Phil AmmannApril 18, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: John Hinchee has stepped down as legislative assistant for Longwood Republican Rep. Scott Plakon. On: Jervonte Edmonds will be Plakon’s new assistant. Off: Bryan Roberts is no longer district secretary for Opa […]

Mitch PerryMarch 21, 2016

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After the June 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, more than 20 state legislatures reacted by passing religious freedom laws to protect clergy. This month, Florida became the latest state to do so after Gov. Rick Scott signed the Pastor Protection Act. The new law shields religious entities […]

Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2016

A Lake Mary Democrat has filed to run against incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Plakon as he seeks re-election in House District 29. Fred Marra filed for the Seminole County seat earlier this month and, with Libertarian David Leavitt and fellow Democrat Chuck O’Neal both ending their HD 29 campaigns, he is currently the only candidate […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

A controversial bill that shields clergy members who refuse to perform gay marriages is now law. The so-called “Pastor Protection Act” was one of more than two dozen bills Gov. Rick Scott signed into law Thursday. Rep. Scott Plakon, the House sponsor, said this month the proposal offered protections to clergy who have concerns about […]

Scott PowersMarch 5, 2016

In preparation for Donald Trump‘s speech and rally in Orlando Friday, two surrogates of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio‘s presidential bid stepped out to denounce Trump and urge Florida to back Rubio. At Rubio’s newly opened Orlando campaign headquarters near downtown, Republican state Reps. Mike Miller of Orlando and Scott Plakon of Longwood called Trump “a con […]

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Central Florida legislative fundraising leaders stay ahead in days before primary

Eric Eisnaugle wins another term in busy Central Florida House race filings

Ryan Yadav loans keep HD 30 money race competitive with Bob Cortes

Central Florida lawmakers back Peter Vivaldi in SD 15 race

Central Florida Republican lawmakers endorse Dean Asher in SD 13 race

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Florida’s Pastor Protection Act doesn’t go as far as Georgia’s — and that’s a good thing for NFL fans

After opponents drop out, Scott Plakon draws one Democratic challenge in HD 29

“Pastor Protection” bill now state law

Scott Plakon, Mike Miller denounce Donald Trump, call for support for Marco Rubio