Brad Drake

As main focus in our mentoring programs, we feel very strongly about our prevention practices. I'm the prevention coordinator at the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown. I have direct interaction with youth and help facilitate our successful evidence-based curriculum. Other responsibilities of the coordinator include monitoring the outcomes of...

The DeFuniak Springs pharmacy owner raised $11,250 last month, according to finance reports released Friday. It was his weakest month for fundraising yet since launching his campaign in February, but he still raked in more than GOP Primary competitors Vance Coley and Clinton Pate throughout the month. Abbott received 21...

He started August with about $187,000 in the bank. Shane Abbott built on his fundraising lead in the Republican Primary to succeed Rep. Brad Drake in House District 5, new finance reports show. Abbott, a Defuniak Springs pharmacy owner, pulled in more than $40,000. His total includes $25,270 in hard...

Pate, a Graceville Republican, is the third candidate to throw his hat in the ring. Jackson County Commissioner Clint Pate on Wednesday entered the race for House District 5, setting up a potential three-way Republican primary for the open seat. Pate, a Graceville Republican, is the third candidate to throw...

On Feb. 12, Florida Representative Brad Drake and State Senator George Gainer held a 2021 Walton County Legislative Delegation meeting at the Freeport City Hall. The meeting was designed for county and city government officials, elected officials, community organizations, and citizens to address the delegation before starting the 2021 Legislative Session. Speakers and attendees were able to participate in the meeting both in-person and virtually over Zoom and Facebook Live.

Abbott is a Defuniak Springs native and small business owner. A second Republican has entered the race to succeed Rep. Brad Drake in House District 5. Defuniak Springs Republican Shane Abbott opened a campaign account Monday to run for the seat, joining Marianna Republican Vance Coley. HD 5 covers all...