Life and politics from the Sunshine State's best city

Tag archive

Wilton Simpson - page 6

Elected unopposed, Florida lawmakers must decide what to do with leftover campaign cash

in Statewide/Top Headlines by

With nearly $3.5 million in the bank and no races to spend it on, some Florida lawmakers are left figuring out what to do with the last of their campaign cash. While their colleagues are sweating out contested races, 42 members of the House and Senate are looking for ways to spend down the war chests they didn’t end up needing. They have a few options, and just about a month left to decide what they’re doing with the extra…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Republican Senate leaders raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in run up to primary elections

in Statewide/Top Headlines by

Top Senate Republicans raised brought in big hauls through their political committees over the past two weeks according to newly filed finance reports. Between Aug. 13 and Aug. 25, Fort Meyers Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto brought in $142,500 through her “Protect Florida Families” committee, including $50,000 checks from Trilby Sen. Wilton Simpson’s “Jobs for Florida” committee and Sen. Bill Galvano’s “Innovate Florida” committee. Benacquisto’s PAC contributed $200,000 of its balance to “Truth Matters Inc.,” the committee behind ads attacking her primary…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Florida Senate Republicans raising money Wednesday in Big Apple

in Statewide by

Senate Republicans are racking up frequent flier miles this summer. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee is holding a fundraiser in New York City on Wednesday. The event includes a VIP reception at the The London NYC, a luxury hotel in the heart of New York City, and a private dinner at A Voce, a swank restaurant in Columbus Circle. Senate President Designate Joe Negron, the committee’s chairman, is listed  as the headliner. He’s expected to be joined by Sens.…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Instant winners aplenty in Florida Senate races

in Statewide/Top Headlines by

You might want to call them instant winners. As of 5 p.m. Friday, a dozen Florida Senate candidates appeared to win their elections when the qualifying period ended without them drawing opposition. Newcomers Lauren Book and George Gainer were among those candidates who did not draw an opponent. Gainer, a Bay County Republican, ran unopposed in Senate District 2. That race was expected to be hotly contested and deemed one to watch by political observers. But in March, Rep. Matt…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

With no opposition, Wilton Simpson automatically returned to state Senate

in Statewide/Top Headlines by

Wilton Simpson will return to the state Senate next year. By the end of qualifying Friday, the Trilby Republican had gotten no opposition for the District 10 seat. He now represents District 18, but the political boundaries changed this year because of redistricting. Redistricting would have forced a primary challenge from GOP Sen. John Legg of Trinity, who now lives in the same district as Simpson. But Legg announced earlier this year he would bow out and not challenge his colleague. Simpson,…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Senate campaigns of David Simmons, Lauren Book, George Gainer post impressive May fundraising reports

in Statewide/Top Headlines by

George Gainer, Lauren Book and incumbent Sen. David Simmons continued to coast in fundraising last month according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Simmons raised $126,072 last month, which accounts for more than half of the money the Altamonte Springs Republican has raised since filing for re-election back in September. Among the 213 contributions were $1,000 checks from several companies associated with taxi company Mears Transportation Group alongside contributions from fellow driver services City Cab Company of Orlando and Yellow…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

Wilton Simpson urges contractors to study updated public records law

in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by

Make sure you understand the law. That’s the message Sen. Wilton Simpson sent to the business community Monday. In a memo to business leaders, the Trilby Republican said businesses that have contracts with local or state government “need to understand the change that was made to the public records law.” Under a new law signed by Gov. Rick Scott in March, a person seeking records dealing with contract services can no longer make the request directly of the contractor. Instead,…

Keep Reading

You might be interested in

1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 12
Go to Top