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Drew WilsonSeptember 12, 2018

Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano will host a fundraiser for Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry in Tallahassee next week. The Sept. 20 reception will be held at the Florida Retail Federation office, 226 S. Adams St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Making the host committee alongside Senate Appropriations Chair Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

GOP Attorney General hopeful Ashley Moody, a retired judge from Hillsborough County backed by most of the Florida Republican establishment, rolled out three meaningful Jacksonville area endorsements Thursday. Florida State Sens. Aaron Bean and Travis Hutson and former Mayor John Delaney were the names rolled out; they join Sheriff Mike Williams (and his friend, Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels) in backing Moody. All three […]

Staff ReportsJune 29, 2018

Elkton Republican Travis Hutson followed up strong May fundraising with a six-figure June haul that pushed his two political committees over $500,000 cash on hand, asserts his political operation. Hutson, who is pursuing the Senate Presidency in 2022, is raising money and spending money at the committee level, with an eye toward consolidating support statewide. His First Coast Business […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

Travis Hutson‘s campaign is heating up, posting monster May fundraising numbers in his Senate District 7 re-election bid. The Palm Coast Republican brought in $332,000 last month for his two committees: Sunshine State Conservatives hauled in $85,000, and First Coast Business Foundation took in the balance. The FCBF money is of special interest, as it […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 22, 2018

For those interested in Jacksonville area political sightings, the tony River Club will be the place to be Tuesday evening. Sen. Travis Hutson will be supported at a fundraising reception for his First Coast Business Foundation, and Mayor Lenny Curry will be the special guest at an event heavy on names of prominent politicos, donors, and lobbyists. […]

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 […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2018

Sen. Travis Hutson is pursuing the 2022 Senate presidency and recent activity for his primary political committee (Sunshine State Conservatives) reflects that long-range goal. The committee brought in $155,000 in April, wit much of that money coming from other committees. The “Free Speech PAC” and “Citizens First,” both of “5730 Corporate Way Suite 214” in West Palm […]

Jim RosicaMarch 9, 2018

The Florida Legislature’s last best chance to pass comprehensive legislation on gambling came up a bad beat on Friday, with a conference committee calling it quits. Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran released a joint statement Friday night. “Despite the good faith efforts of both the House and Senate, a gaming bill […]

Jim RosicaMarch 9, 2018

The House’s turn to deal in talks toward an omnibus gambling bill produced an proposal for five new “limited gaming” licenses for either 500 slots or designated player games—but not both. And designated player games, a hybrid of poker and blackjack that’s proved lucrative to pari-mutuel cardrooms, would be banned everywhere else. And no new pari-mutuel, […]

Jim RosicaMarch 9, 2018

The House’s first stab on comprehensive gambling legislation this year includes a spartan offer to the Senate of only three new slot machine licenses for pari-mutuels in counties that OK’d slots in local referendums. The Conference Committee on Gaming met for the first time Thursday evening; Rep. Mike La Rosa was elected chair. The proposal […]

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Bill Galvano helping Keith Perry raise re-election cash in Tallahassee

Ashley Moody’s Jacksonville area endorsements reveal local splits in AG race

Travis Hutson’s political committee now at $500K cash-on-hand

Travis Hutson delivers monster May fundraising

Northeast Florida political elite to helm Travis Hutson committee fundraiser

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

Travis Hutson’s political committee brings in $155K in April

Snake eyes: Gambling bill dies for 2018

House strikes back on gambling: Five ‘limited gaming’ licenses

House makes modest offer toward gambling compromise