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Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is endorsing Ardian Zika for the Pasco County-based House District 37 seat. “I’ve known Ardian Zika for the past decade, and he is absolutely the best person to represent District 37 as our State Representative,” said Weatherford in a statement. “Ardian’s story is one of hard work and dedication. He is proof that if you […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 22, 2016

Will Weatherford is taking a pass on 2018. The former House Speaker said Thursday he won’t run for governor in two years, saying his role in the 2018 gubernatorial election “should be as a private citizen and not as a candidate.” “My focus right now is on raising my family, living out my faith, and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

The league of Republicans against Donald Trump may have found another member in Will Weatherford. The former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, a Wesley Chapel Republican, suggested in a text message today that the real estate tycoon-turned-reality TV star won’t get his vote. “Sadly, I find both candidates to be unworthy of the […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 19, 2016

Weatherford Partners, the venture capital group created by former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford and his two brothers, on Tuesday announced their first public deal, contributing to a $4.5 million funding round for a Missouri company. Weatherford’s firm invested in the Kansas City-based PayIt, which produces mobile apps for governments so people can pay for […]

Ryan RayFebruary 20, 2015

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The Republican State Leadership Committee announced Friday that former House Speaker Will Weatherford has joined the organization’s Board of Directors. In a statement released this morning, former Florida Attorney General and RSLC Chairman Bill McCollum welcomed his old home state colleague: “I am thrilled to welcome Will to our Board of Directors,” said McCollum. “Electing new, talented […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 20, 2015

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is beginning the next chapter of his professional career — one that will allow him the opportunity to recharge his batteries for, well … whatever he wants to do next in the political sphere. Weatherford, along with his brothers Drew and Sam, are launching Weatherford Partners, a strategic business advisory and […]

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Reps. Steve Womack and Jason Crow. Image via AP.

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