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Gabrielle Russon is an award-winning journalist based in Orlando. She covered the business of theme parks for the Orlando Sentinel. Her previous newspaper stops include the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Toledo Blade, Kalamazoo Gazette and Elkhart Truth as well as an internship covering the nation’s capital for the Chicago T
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Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 9.6.26
15+ hour, 48+ min 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…...
'Connecting the dots': Christopher Chestnut roots family backing Byron Donalds in persecution of Andrew Gillum, FDP's treatment of Black Democrats
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (724+ words) Christopher Chestnut says his mother Cynthia Chestnut’s endorsement of Republican Byron Donalds isn’t about “kickbacks,” and that he’s endorsing the Republican over Democrat David Jolly in the Governor’s race also. “We’re not the sellouts. We’re being sold out,” he said…...
José Javier Rodríguez, Annette Taddeo to spend weekend courting South Florida labor, faith base
1+ day, 15+ 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…...
Last Call for 9.9.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (944+ words) — First Shot — Ed. note — Peter and Drew are locked in on an AI project that we believe will change the way Florida political news is covered. They’re going heads-down Thursday to bring it across the finish line, so there will…...
Byron Donalds turns lean-years story, hurricane warning into affordability pitch
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (553+ words) The honeymoon was in Fort Lauderdale because plane tickets cost too much. Dinner was drive-through chili, with rice added to stretch it. Byron Donalds is running on it. “When we got married, we worked two jobs each, and we were…...
Last Call for 9.8.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (828+ words) — First Shot — Florida’s representatives at the Republican Midterm Convention now know exactly when they will take the stage. The Republican National Committee released the full speaking order and time blocks Tuesday for the two-day gathering, which begins Wednesday at the…...
‘A valuable perspective’: South Florida electrical workers union back Phil Ehr for CD 28
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (336+ words) A South Florida chapter of North America’s largest electrical union has chosen a side in the General Election clash for Florida’s 28th Congressional District, and it’s going with the challenger. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 349, is endorsing retired…...
Labor Day Weekend is brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations
1+ week, 2+ day ago (714+ words) The final days of Summer are here. Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer, the last hurrah before the Fall. It’s a time for barbecues and beers, to spend a few days floating in the pool or relaxing…...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.4.26
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1173+ words) For the first time since entering the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, former Gov. Charlie Crist is posting majority support among city voters, with a commanding 25-point lead over incumbent Mayor Ken Welch. A St. Pete Polls survey taken Monday…...
Last Call for 9.2.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
1+ week, 4+ day ago (779+ words) — First Shot — Florida TaxWatch has announced the winners of this year’s Government Productivity Awards, which highlight state employees and programs that improve public services while saving taxpayers money. This year’s honorees range from a Florida Department of Corrections effort to…...