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Bill RuftyAugust 8, 2018

A poll released by the state Senate campaign of retired Circuit Judge Robert Doyel, a Winter Haven Democrat, shows him edging Republican incumbent Sen. Kelli Stargel of Lakeland in the November general election for the Republican-leaning District 22. The poll shows a preference of 45 percent for Doyel to 40 percent for Stargel with 15 […]

Scott PowersJune 22, 2018

Republican state Sens. Dennis Baxley, Dorothy Hukill, and Kelli Stargel all managed to avoid Republican primaries as they seek re-elections in their Central Florida districts this fall. With qualifying for the ballot closed at noon and nearly all the elections officially updated to final status, Baxley of Ocala, whose Senate District 12 covers Lake County and […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2018

Florida retailers are endorsing Lakeland Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel’s re-election for Senate District 22. Florida Retail Federation President/CEO R. Scott Shalley said in an announcement Monday: “In her role as Senate Finance & Tax Chair this past year, Senator Stargel showed continued leadership in her support of Florida’s retailers by including in the tax package a […]

Drew WilsonJune 6, 2018

Winter Haven Democrat Bob Doyel raised $8,916 in May for his bid to unseat Lakeland Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel in Senate District 22. The retired circuit court judge received that cash via 66 contributions, the majority of them coming in from individuals giving $100 or less. About half of Doyel’s May contributions came from within […]

Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano is planning to host a fundraiser in Bradenton next month for fellow Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel, one of a half-dozen GOP state senators whose seats are being targeted by Florida Democrats this fall. The casual fundraising reception will be held at Gio Fabulous Pizza, 4805 Cortez Rd. W, from 5:00 pm […]

Bill RuftyMay 30, 2018

While most campaigns are concerned with the August primary elections, the general appears already to have started for Senate District 22 and the main issue is education. The campaign of former Circuit Judge Robert Doyel, of Winter Haven, fired several blasts at Sen. Kelli Stargel, a Lakeland Republican, because she would not participate in a […]

Bill RuftyMay 15, 2018

Former Circuit Judge Robert Doyel, a Winter Haven Democrat and candidate for Senate District 22, is receiving what no other Polk County Democrat has received in more than two decades: support from his state party. No Democrat from Polk County — the historic home of three Democratic governors and four U.S. Senators along with one […]

Scott PowersMay 11, 2018

Republican state Sen. Kelli Stargel put her foot on the gas somewhat in raising money in April for her re-election campaign in Florida Senate District 22, bringing in $36,850. The haul is Stargel’s largest yet in the 2018 campaign cycle, marks the first significant fundraising month for her campaign since last October, and was tops […]

Drew WilsonApril 30, 2018

Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel is holding a fundraiser benefitting her Senate District 22 re-election campaign on May 15 in Clermont. The event will take place at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27th North, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The invite promises “hors d’ oeuvres, wine and live entertainment.” The minimum contribution to attend […]

Scott PowersApril 12, 2018

With a Democratic challenger now picking up a little momentum in his fundraising, Republican state Sen. Dennis Baxley spent a day last month cashing scores of $1,000 checks from political action committees for his re-election fund in Senate District 12. Baxley, of Ocala, reported that in March his campaign brought in $47,250. All of it […]

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During 'Dry January,' a new study shows Orlando and Miami as 'sober curious' hot spots, even though these two cities have a strong drinking culture.

Poll: Bob Doyel slightly edges incumbent Kelli Stargel in Senate District 22

Dennis Baxley, Dorothy Hukill and Kelli Stargel avoid primaries in Central Florida state Senate runs

Florida retailers endorse Kelli Stargel for re-election

Bob Doyel raises $8,900 for SD 22 bid in May

Bill Galvano to help boost Kelli Stargel fundraising next month

Looking toward November, SD 22 race turns up the heat

Polk Democrat Robert Doyel gets the unthinkable: party support

Kelli Stargel revs up campaign with $36K take in April

Kelli Stargel announces May 15 fundraiser for SD 22 re-election

A day cashing campaign checks helps Dennis Baxley swamp foe in SD 12 race