Inweekly April 2005 Flashback: Don Gaetz emerges as a powerhouse

In 2005, Okaloosa County School Superintendent Don Gaetz was getting ready to run for Florida Senate. His most likely opponent was expected to State Rep….

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Holly does well in fundraising

Attorney General candidate Holly Benson raised $241,696 in the first quarter, just $30,000 shy of her GOP opponent and reigning Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp. Not…

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Benson fundraiser successful

Collier Merrill hosted a successful fundraiser for Holly Benson last night at The Fish House. Benson is running for the Republican nomination for Florida Attorney…

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Buzz: Benson to announce Thursday

The buzz is Holly Benson will announce her candidacy for Florida Attorney General on Thursday, Oct. 29 from the Escambia County Courthouse steps.

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Benson to resign

Both the St. Pete Times and Orlando Sentinel are reporting that Holly Benson is resigning as head of AHCA and will probably run for Attorney…

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Holly Benson named whistleblower suit

Florida Health News reports that a lawsuit has been filed that accuses Benson, secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration, of improperly intervening in…

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Benson new head of ACHA

Holly Benson is taking over as secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Gov. Charlie Crist made the announcement this morning. Benson is…

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Murzin, Evers work to enclose clay pits

In 2002, State Rep. Holly Benson sponsored a bill – that was passed by the legislature – that exempted clay pits in Escambia County from…

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Local GOP splintered

There is no organized local Republican Party – yes. the women meet, but they don’t have much say in who runs or doesn’t run for…

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Benson’s resignation letter

Just so we all have a record of her resignation. Here is the pdf of her resignation letter: Click hereBye Bye Benson

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Talking Points 1/3/07

Driving Miss Holly District 3 Polka County Loses Again IN Your Head Radio CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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More possible House District 3 candidates

Every day we hear more names. Two surprises yesterday: Sara Baumgartner (spelling?) former WEAR TV3 anchor, former aide to Holly Benson, currently with Sacred Heart…

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Benson is Florida’s grammar cop

Did you see the PNJ’s article from its sister publication in Tallahassee on Crist and Holly Benson and their crusade to bring plain language to…

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Holly backs Ford

Another persistent rumor is Holly Benson is supporting Gulf Breeze mayor pro tem Clay Ford to succeed her in the House District 3 race. This…

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Holly gets appointment

Benson is the new head of Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Election must be in 60 days. Let the campaigning begin!!!

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Benson, Maygarden, Peaden – none are AHCA sec

Crist Names Secretaries for State and AHCA ~ Governor-Elect Crist Appoints Secretary of State and Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration ~ TALLAHASSEE…

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Kahn – impeachment or resignation

House Speaker Mario Rubio’s request for documentation on appeals court Judge Charles Kahn is extremely rare. Usually the House lets the Judicial Qualifications Commission deal…

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Darn – more competition for AHCA

Latest word on the secretary of Agency for Health Care Administration is state Sen. Durell Peaden now has the inside track. Both State Rep. Holly…

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Holly has competition

St. Pete Times article ( Everyone has input for Crist’s team ) lists Pensacola’s own Jerry Maygarden as a possible candidate for secretary of the…

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Getting ready for Holly’s seat

Sign of the Times

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