Apr. 18, 2026
Dr. John Haley announces candidacy for Bay County School Board District 3
Panama City native and longtime educator seeks school board seat
Apr. 17, 2026
Former GOP Congressman Jolly Aims to Rally Democrats and Republicans in Florida Governor Race
Jolly pitches himself as a coalition-builder who can win over frustrated Republicans as well as Democrats.
Apr. 17, 2026
Half of Florida Democrats Undecided on Governor Candidate
Voters remain unsure as race to replace DeSantis heats up
Apr. 17, 2026
Lt. Gov. Collins Denies Rumors of Gubernatorial Campaign Suspension
The Tampa Republican says there is a '0% chance' he's about to end his campaign for governor.
Apr. 17, 2026
Sarasota County Property Appraiser Funnels Millions from AI Donors to Donalds Campaign
Furst's political committee has received large contributions from OpenAI co-founder and other AI industry figures.
Apr. 17, 2026
Trump Celebrates Renaming of Palm Beach Airport
Former president says Florida governor signed law to honor him
Apr. 16, 2026
Randy Fine Tops CD 6 Fundraising Race, But Democrats Make Gains
The Republican incumbent raised over $200K in Q1, but some Democratic challengers are also seeing strong financial support.
Apr. 16, 2026
Florida Democrat Outraises Congressman Cory Mills 4 to 1
Bale Dalton holds cash-on-hand lead over incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills
Apr. 16, 2026
Democrats Raise Big Funds to Challenge Florida Rep. Luna
Two Democrats outpaced incumbent GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in Q1 fundraising.
Apr. 16, 2026
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Files for Second Term
Deegan hopes to become the first Democratic mayor to win reelection in Jacksonville since 1983.
Apr. 16, 2026
Florida Midterm Elections Predicted to Be Close
New poll shows rising costs, foreign policy, and immigration driving down Republican support
Apr. 16, 2026
Republican Candidate 'Matt the Welder' to Speak in Lakeland
The political hopeful for Florida's agriculture commissioner will address supporters this weekend.
Apr. 16, 2026
House Members Under Ethics Probes See Fundraising Plummet
Reps. Cory Mills and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick struggle to raise money amid legal troubles.
Apr. 16, 2026
Trump Dismisses $4 Gas Prices as 'Not Very High'
AAA data shows national average at $4.09, with some cities like Miami already over $4.20 per gallon.
Apr. 16, 2026
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Launches Re-Election Bid
Incumbent mayor seeks second term in 2026 municipal elections.
Apr. 16, 2026
Green Cove Springs voters choose new city council member
Centracchio wins Seat 1 over incumbent Gaw in local election
Apr. 15, 2026
Apopka Elects New Mayor as Florida Redistricting Battle Continues
Politically Motivated examines the latest developments in local and state politics.
Apr. 15, 2026
DeSantis Delays Florida Redistricting as Protesters Prepare to Rally
Governor hedges on April 20 special session start date, citing budget priorities as Democrats and independents raise concerns.
Apr. 15, 2026
Sen. Shevrin Jones Endorses Brice Barnes in Open CD 2 Race
Jones calls Barnes 'compassionate and principled' in backing her bid to flip the district blue.
Apr. 15, 2026
Nick Nesta wins Apopka Mayor Runoff
Nesta defeats Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore in contentious election
