Wilton Simpson: latest developments and connections

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One to three months ago

Wilton Simpson secured funding for a county college project and oversees election administration issues in Pasco County.

Some support1 report
Wilton Simpson and Matt Taylor are running in the Republican primary.

Some support2 reports

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

Operational violations at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are under investigation, leading to fines and probation terms.

Some support1 report
Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service urged caution during the holidays.

Well supported3 reports
Wilton Simpson was appointed as the Agriculture Commissioner for the state of Florida.

Well supported4 reports

Around Wilton Simpson this week

News at the entities that move Wilton Simpson most

Ron DeSantis Transactional
Three separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.

Moves Wilton Simpson
Mon 17:40
Florida Structural
The article covers three concurrent stories: Brightline facing financial strain, FPL offering bill credits to seniors, and Florida's wage hike attracting workers from Alabama.

Moves Wilton Simpson
Mon 13:58

Connections

The 7 strongest of 9, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Florida Structural

Wilton Simpson holds the formal, appointed position of Agriculture Commissioner for the state of Florida.

Well supportedSep 10

Wilton Simpson → Florida
Florida → Wilton Simpson
Ron DeSantis Transactional

Ron DeSantis used his political platform to endorse Wilton Simpson's campaign for re-election.

Some supportSep 2

Wilton Simpson → Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis → Wilton Simpson
Pasco County Transactional

Wilton Simpson secured funding for the county college project in Pasco County.

Some supportAug 20

Wilton Simpson → Pasco County
Pasco County → Wilton Simpson
Florida Forest Service Operational

Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service jointly issued a caution regarding holiday safety.

Some supportJun 23

Wilton Simpson → Florida Forest Service
Florida Forest Service → Wilton Simpson
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Structural

Wilton Simpson serves as a commissioner or official whose professional capacity is tied to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Some supportJul 1

Wilton Simpson → Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services → Wilton Simpson
Matt Taylor Operational

Wilton Simpson and Matt Taylor are actively competing against each other in the Republican primary.

Some supportAug 3

Wilton Simpson → Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor → Wilton Simpson
Don Gaetz Operational

The relationship involves a single instance of praise regarding handling of agricultural duties.

Some supportJun 30

Wilton Simpson → Don Gaetz
Don Gaetz → Wilton Simpson

History

Events by the month they began

August 2026

2 events

June 2026

3 events