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Ron DeSantis endorsed a state Senate candidate on 9/11. It could have waited.
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (478+ words) Warning: This is a column about pearl clutching. I’m the one doing it. Like so many others, I hold Sept. 11 as a sacred day. My family is from the City. I lived in New York. I remember Sept. 12, when this…...
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 9.6.26
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1741+ words) With just over 50 days until a pivotal election, a new political battlefront is emerging in Florida’s most populous county. Is it a new affordability issue or a controversial immigration plan? Is it a war of choice we’re being gaslit by…...
Hakeem Jeffries backs David Jolly for Governor
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (217+ words) Congressional Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is throwing his weight behind two former House colleagues in the race for Florida Governor and Lt. Governor, endorsing the David Jolly-Gwen Graham ticket. “I proudly and strongly support David and Gwen, am fully behind…...
Byron Donalds continues to dominate cash race against David Jolly
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (290+ words) Donors have a clear preference in the race for Governor. Republican nominee Byron Donalds is spending heavily, but continues to hold a strong fundraising lead over Democrat David Jolly in the remaining weeks before the first vote-by-mail ballots are sent…...
Ashley Moody already has 50% support in new poll of Senate race
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (278+ words) U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is on track to be elected in 2026, according to a survey taken this week by Quantus Insights. The Plant City Republican leads her Democratic challenger, Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville, 50% to 43%. According to this data set, Nixon…...
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Face to face on NIL
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1687+ words) Name, image and likeness have been a game-changer in college sports. Some argue it was about time NCAA athletes got some cash in their pockets — not in the SMU way, of course. But whether you agree or not, NIL is…...
After questions about Black support, Black leaders surge to boost David Jolly
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (226+ words) After Democratic Gainesville Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut decided to rebuke her party and back Republican Byron Donalds in the Governor’s race, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is rolling out a coalition of Black former and current elected officials to vouch for…...
José Javier Rodríguez, Annette Taddeo to spend weekend courting South Florida labor, faith base
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (622+ words) Two Democratic Cabinet hopefuls are spending the weekend working South Florida’s union halls and church pews, trying to build momentum in a pair of uphill statewide contests. Annette Taddeo, the Democratic nominee for CFO, will meet with labor leaders in…...
Donald Trump signs bill from Rick Scott, Greg Steube providing tax relief following disasters
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (287+ words) Individuals affected by natural disasters could soon enjoy tax relief courtesy of a law championed by Florida lawmakers. President Donald Trump just signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (HR 5366). That’s a law that was sponsored by…...
'Get it done, Alex!' Ron DeSantis backs Alex Rizo in to-be-called SD 39 Special Election
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (313+ words) Rep. Alex Rizo just landed the endorsement of the man who controls when his election will happen. Term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Rizo, a Hialeah Republican, for Senate District 39, which will be filled through a Special Election that DeSantis hasn’t…...