Donalds dismisses Jolly’s call for new Hope Florida investigation as ‘politics’
Byron Donalds dismissed David Jolly’s call for new Hope Florida investigation as the two continued their campaigns to be Florida's next governor.
Orlando activist Desmond Meade’s withdrawal from governor race likely boosts David Jolly
Desmond Meade, an Orlando activist who promoted the rights of the homeless and former felons, withdrew Thursday, citing the fundraising challenges of running as an independent.
Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump’s attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
The drumbeat by President Donald Trump and his allies about the perceived threats of voting by people who are not U.S. citizens is getting louder as the November election approaches.…
Will leaked Hope Florida report impact Florida’s general election?
Top Democratic office-seekers hailed the report as proof of GOP corruption at the highest levels of state government, which they said implicated their November midterm election opponents.
Byron Donalds names Hialeah’s Bryan Avila as running mate
The choice of lieutenant governor provides insight into how Donalds intends to assemble a statewide coalition in support of his ticket.
Democrats target GOP Congressional candidate with ‘ScammerStrada’ website
Democrats have taken aim at the GOP nominee for a Central Florida congressional seat with a new website highlighting a lawsuit filed last month against the candidate's company.
Single vote determines St. Cloud primary as Osceola recounts 2 races
The Osceola County Supervisor of Elections recounted two close races on Saturday, and the winner in a St. Cloud City Council primary saw his margin of victory shrink to one…
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
The last time Pete Buttigieg was giving a political speech in South Carolina, it was to mark a distant finish in the state’s primary that effectively ended his campaign for…
How Byron Donalds won the Florida GOP nomination for governor
A February 2025 Trump endorsement gave Donalds an early edge. But it was the candidate’s fundraising prowess and discipline that cemented his status as the GOP front-runner.
How David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor
“I got in early and did the work of meeting with Democratic groups before anyone else did,” Jolly said. “When others looked into getting in the race, I had already…