Florida Pundit Staff
Florida Pundit Staff is the collective newsroom byline of The Florida Pundit. Stories published under this byline are produced through the work of our editors, reporters, contributors, and research team covering Florida politics, government, elections, public policy, investigations, and breaking news across the Sunshine State.
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...
Ryan Elijah Questions Cory Mills’ Trump Backing as Florida Primary Nears
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Republican congressional candidate Ryan Elijah is questioning the strength of President Donald Trump’s backing of...
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...
Turning Point Action Backs Catalina Lauf in Crowded Florida CD-19 Republican Primary
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Turning Point Action has endorsed Republican Catalina Lauf in Florida’s 19th Congressional District primary, adding...
New Poll Shows Austin Rogers Taking 10-Point Lead in Florida CD-2 Republican Primary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Austin Rogers has opened a double-digit lead in Florida’s crowded 2nd Congressional District Republican primary, according...
Florida Mail-Ballot Requests Plunge by More Than Half From 2022 Primary
Florida’s use of vote-by-mail ballots is heading into the 2026 primary at a dramatically lower level than four years...
New Poll Shows Catalina Lauf Surging Into Dead Heat With Jim Schwartzel in Florida CD-19
NAPLES, Fla. — A new poll shows Catalina Lauf surging into a virtual tie with Southwest Florida businessman Jim...
Cory Mills Defends Record Amid Personal Attacks at Heated CD-7 Republican Debate
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Republican Rep. Cory Mills defended his congressional record Wednesday night during a contentious debate...
James Fishback Defends Property Tax Plan, Addresses Controversial Remarks in WPLG Interview
MIAMI, Fla. — Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback defended his proposal to eliminate property taxes and responded to questions...
DOME Weekend: Florida Primary Countdown, Data-Center Text and CD-7 Debate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida primary countdown is accelerating, with voters approaching a major vote-by-mail deadline and campaigns entering...
Tony Diaz Pitches Election Reform, Affordability Agenda in HD 113 Primary
MIAMI — Republican businessman Tony Diaz is making election reform, affordability and property insurance central to his campaign for...
Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment 111 Times During Senate Hearing Led by Rand Paul
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111...