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Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory announced Thursday that former Manatee Sherriff Brad Steube has endorsed his campaign to replace Rep. Joe Gruters in House District 73. “Tommy Gregory’s character and values will make him a very effective legislator,” Steube said. “His military career demonstrates his commitment to public service, and I believe he will bring the same […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Two dozen county sheriffs across the state said Wednesday that they were in favor of a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would add a “crime victim bill of rights” to the Florida Constitution. The endorsements represent more than a third of Florida’s 67 county sheriffs. The proposal, known as “Marsy’s Law,” would put several rights […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 26, 2018

Sarasota Republican Sen. Greg Steube announced Monday that he will run for Florida’s 17th Congressional District. “I’m running because Washington is broken; it needs to serve the people it was intended to serve, Floridians; rather than special interests in DC,” Steube said in an email. “My entire adult life has been about service, I enlisted […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018

Last week U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney put out the “Rooney out” message, launching a wave of speculation over who could step in and win the heavily Republican CD 17 in the fall. So far, all the GOP candidates running to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam – former Winter Haven Rep. Baxter Troutman, Lehigh Acres Rep. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2017

Republican James Buchanan keeps racking up endorsements for his House District 72 campaign, and Wednesday he added the one of the biggest names in Florida Politics to the list in U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. “James is a tenacious worker and someone the voters of Sarasota County can trust to deliver and produce results,” Rubio said. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 24, 2017

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight is backing James Buchanan in the special election for House District 72, which was vacated by Alex Miller on Sept. 1. “I know James will give law enforcement the support we need to keep our community safe. He stands with us, so I will stand with him,” Knight said in […]

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Tommy Gregory endorsed by former Manatee Sheriff

Sheriffs back Marsy’s Law

Greg Steube is running for Congress; seeks seat being vacated by Tom Rooney

How the dominoes could fall after ‘Rooney out’

James Buchanan adds Marco Rubio endorsement

Tom Knight backs James Buchanan in HD 72 special election