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Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics " Week of 6. 14. 26
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (1743+ words) The United States men's national team came into the 2026 World Cup carrying the weight of a hosting nation's expectations " and the lingering question of whether this group of players is genuinely good enough to matter when it counts, or just…...
JWB Real Estate leads parade of early-June Donna Deegan donors
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (275+ words) A real estate company that Jacksonville Mayor'Donna Deegan has trumpeted gave the most money of any entity to her Duval for All political committee in the first 12 days of June. JWB Real Estate, whose Home Step downpayment assistance program was…...
Byron Donalds adds $1. 8 million to campaign account in first 12 days of June, continues fundraising domination
21+ hour, 26+ min ago (493+ words) Gubernatorial front-runner'Byron Donalds continues to set the pace in the 2026 field, bringing in roughly $1. 8 million between June 1 and June 12. He raised $348, 973 to his campaign account and another $1, 451, 300 to the Friends of Byron Donalds PAC'during the period. The biggest donor during…...
'Overcommunicating': Byron Donalds talks media decentralization and advocates for 'long-form' videos from politicians
22+ hour, 49+ min ago (221+ words) Gubernatorial candidate'Byron Donalds gave a glimpse into his vision of the future of media and his own communication strategy to the Florida Association of Broadcasters this week. Donalds talked about the "trust issue" in politics being something that extends to…...
Anthony Bonna lands a Huckabee blessing as his HD 85 endorsement wall keeps rising
1+ day, 7+ min ago (153+ words) Anthony Bonna has another endorsement to staple to the pile " this one with a national, faith-and-values flavor. "To receive the endorsement of Huck PAC is both humbling and encouraging," Bonna said, crediting Huckabee'swillingness "to speak openly about his faith and…...
Jenna Ellis: Why is the Florida GOP afraid of a debate?
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (926+ words) The Republican Party has spent years making a simple argument to the American people: Trust the voters. Republicans trusted voters to reject COVID-era mandates. They trusted voters to choose school choice. They trusted voters to elect conservatives who would challenge…...
Police report: Manatee Commission candidate Tony Barrett accused of hitting ex-girlfriend's head on floor
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (400+ words) A newly released Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrest report says a domestic battery charge against Tony Barrett stems from an alleged early-morning altercation with his ex-girlfriend inside their shared home. Barrett, a Republican candidate for the Manatee County Commission's countywide…...
Clearwater City Council finalizes Garden Avenue vacation for Church of Scientology project
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (391+ words) The Clearwater City Council has voted 3-2 to finalize approval to vacate a portion of South Garden Avenue downtown in front of the Church of Scientology's Flag Building. The Church owns property adjacent to Garden Avenue and wants to build an…...
Florida NOW backs Courtney Bermudez in St. Pete City Council District 2 race
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (254+ words) The Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women is backing Courtney Bermudez in the District 2 race to replace Brandi Gabbard on the St. Petersburg City Council. Florida NOW is a feminist advocacy organization that supports reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality,…...
Receipts matter: Gina Driscoll calls out Brandi Gabbard over mayoral debate claims
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (911+ words) St. Petersburg City Council Member Gina Driscoll is accusing fellow Council Member and mayoral candidate Brandi Gabbard of taking credit for two of her initiatives. Driscoll took issue with claims made during Thursday evening's mayoral forum in a post on…...