Good morning from Tallahassee.
Florida politics enters the holiday weekend with several major issues still in motion, including the fight over Amendment 3, newly enacted state laws, campaign finance activity, election deadlines, and Attorney General James Uthmeier’s ongoing investigation involving Major League Baseball.
Here’s what you need to know this morning.
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🏛️ Under the Dome
Florida’s political focus remains centered on Amendment 3, the proposed property tax overhaul headed for the 2026 ballot.
The measure is already facing organized opposition and legal scrutiny over whether its ballot language properly explains the proposal to voters.
The fight is expected to become one of the most significant political battles of the 2026 election cycle, with supporters arguing it would provide meaningful tax relief and critics warning it could shift financial burdens to renters, businesses, and local governments.
Follow our continuing coverage in Florida Elections 2026:
🗳️ Election Watch
Florida’s election calendar continues moving forward as campaigns prepare for the August 18 Primary Election.
Candidates across statewide and congressional races are increasing fundraising, seeking endorsements, expanding voter outreach, and preparing for qualifying deadlines.
Election officials are also preparing for the mailing of vote-by-mail ballots and other key milestones ahead of the 2026 elections.
Read more in our Politics section:
💰 Money Trail
Campaign finance remains one of the clearest indicators of political momentum.
The Florida Pundit continues monitoring campaign finance reports, major donors, political committees, and independent expenditures as the 2026 campaign season accelerates.
⚖️ Legal Brief
Several legal and policy disputes continue shaping Florida politics.
The property tax amendment faces legal scrutiny over its ballot language, while election-related litigation and other court decisions could influence campaigns and statewide policy debates in the months ahead.
🐊 The Swamp
Government accountability remains at the center of Florida’s political landscape.
The Florida Pundit continues tracking public spending, ethics investigations, government transparency, agency oversight, and the decisions that affect taxpayers across the Sunshine State.
Explore more government accountability reporting in our Investigations section:
👀 What We’re Watching
- Amendment 3 developments
- Campaign finance activity
- Election administration deadlines
- New state laws taking effect
- Attorney General James Uthmeier’s MLB investigation
- Statewide campaign announcements
- Legislative and executive actions
Developing stories will be published after official documents, court records, campaign filings, or other primary sources have been reviewed.
Sources
Primary Sources
- Florida Division of Elections – Election Dates
- Florida Division of Elections – Campaign Finance Database
- Florida Senate – Bill Information
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