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Robert "Bob" White of Suntree, the chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, has announced his candidacy for Florida governor in 2018.(Photo: FLORIDA TODAY FILE PHOTO)Buy Photo

Republican political activist and Suntree resident Robert"Bob" White this morning announced his candidacy for Florida governor in the 2018 election.

White is the chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida; chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Central East Florida;and founder and former chairman of the Liberty Catalyst Fund.

In his announcement, White cited his work in seeking to stem "the growing influence of special-interest money on the political and legislative process in Florida" and his efforts to push forcampaign finance reform. "For the last eight years I've been going to Tallahassee during the legislative session to promote 'Liberty' issues; limited government, personal freedom and free markets," White said. "I've seen the environment in Tallahassee change dramatically during that time. The people of Florida have lost their voice in the legislative process. It's been drowned out by the dark money politics of the special interests and the politicians that are only too happy to play their game."

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White said that, while the "special interests have their champions in Tallahassee, the people of Florida need a champion, too. I will be their voice. I will be their champion."

White is one of 18 candidates for governor listed on the Florida Division of Elections website, seeking to succeed incumbent Gov. Rick Scott, who cannot seek re-election because of term limits. Among the more well-known are Republican Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam; Democratic Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum; and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who is the daughter of former U.S. Sen. and Florida Gov. Bob Graham.

Check floridatoday.com later today for updates.

Contact Berman at 321-242-3649 ordberman@floridatoday.com, on Twitter at@bydavebermanand on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/dave.berman.54.

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