Elections

Byron Donalds Challenges David Jolly to Debates as Florida Governor Race Begins

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds is renewing his challenge to Democrat David Jolly for a...
Politics

Angie Nixon Upsets Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic U.S. Senate Primary

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State Rep. Angie Nixon scored one of Florida’s biggest Election Night upsets Tuesday, defeating heavily...
Elections

Trump Allies-Backed Attorney Ousts Miami-Dade Judge in Tight Race

MIAMI, Fla. — Attorney Destiny Alvarez narrowly defeated incumbent Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz in Tuesday’s election, ending a politically charged judicial race that attracted unusual attention because of...
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DOME — Florida Primary Reshapes the 2026 Political Map

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida woke up Wednesday to a substantially altered political landscape after Tuesday’s primary produced a congressional upset, set the matchup for governor and delivered a surprise...

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Byron Donalds Unveils Florida ‘Space Race’ Plan as Launch Claims Draw Scrutiny

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds unveiled a wide-ranging “Space Race” policy plan Thursday aimed at expanding Florida’s aerospace industry through faster permitting, workforce training and closer...
Politics

Judge Hears Challenge to Florida Property Tax Amendment Ballot Language

Editor's Note (Updated Aug. 4, 2026)Following the hearing detailed below, Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey ruled that the proposed Property Tax Amendment ballot title and summary are legally...
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Florida

Former Sweetwater Commissioner Sophia Lacayo Sentenced to 18 Months in $948K PPP Fraud Scheme

MIAMI — Former Sweetwater Commissioner Sophia Lacayo was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that obtained approximately $948,325 through the federal...
Florida

Poll Shows Shevrin Jones Opens 9-Point Lead in Florida CD-24 Democratic Primary

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — State Sen. Shevrin Jones has opened a 9-point lead over Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in Florida's 24th Congressional District Democratic...
Florida

Florida Condo Safety Report Flags 54 Buildings as Unsafe or Uninhabitable

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fifty-four Florida condominium and cooperative buildings were classified as unsafe or uninhabitable during milestone inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025, according...

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Elections

Byron Donalds Challenges David Jolly to Debates as Florida Governor Race Begins

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds is renewing his challenge to Democrat David Jolly for a series of debates as both candidates...
Elections

Trump Allies-Backed Attorney Ousts Miami-Dade Judge in Tight Race

MIAMI, Fla. — Attorney Destiny Alvarez narrowly defeated incumbent Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz in Tuesday’s election, ending a politically charged judicial race that...
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Investigations

Miami-Dade Rejected Competitive Airport Janitorial Bid, Then Awarded Nearly $268 Million in Contracts

MIAMI, Fla. — Miami-Dade County commissioners rejected the result of a competitive procurement for janitorial services at Miami International Airport before approving two negotiated...
Investigations

CFO Blaise Ingoglia Signs DOJ Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Agreement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has signed a memorandum of understanding between the Florida State Treasury and the U.S. Department...

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Florida Capitol in Tallahassee after the 2026 Florida primary election

DOME — Florida Primary Reshapes the 2026 Political Map

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida woke up Wednesday to a substantially altered political landscape after Tuesday’s primary produced a congressional upset, set the matchup for...
Florida Capitol in Tallahassee after the 2026 Florida primary election

DOME Weekend: Florida Primary Countdown, Data-Center Text and CD-7 Debate

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida primary countdown is accelerating, with voters approaching a major vote-by-mail deadline and campaigns entering their final two weeks of...
Florida Capitol in Tallahassee after the 2026 Florida primary election

DOME: KidCare Ruling, Double Execution and $1.1M CD-19 Ad Fight

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Florida begins Wednesday with a major health-policy dispute still unresolved, the aftermath of two historic executions and a seven-figure intervention in one of the...
Florida Capitol in Tallahassee after the 2026 Florida primary election

DOME: Public Campaign Funds Flow as Frost Backs Jolly and Fishback Stays on Ballot

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Florida’s gubernatorial primary entered its final three weeks with another round of public campaign financing, a prominent Democratic endorsement and a court decision preserving...
Florida Capitol in Tallahassee after the 2026 Florida primary election

DOME Weekend: Scott Backs Amendment 3, Mills Agrees to Debate and Florida Expands Immigration Funding

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Florida politics enters a pivotal weekend with developments spanning the governor’s race, property taxes, congressional politics and immigration enforcement.U.S. Sen. Rick Scott says he...