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A new political map, a more Republican district: Controversy over Florida’s 15th Tampa Bay 2815:09Florida Republicans US Democratic Party

Democrats run military veterans as they hope for blue wave in Florida Stripes13:09Florida Republicans US Democratic Party

Florida’s property tax fight: Why a plan to help homeowners could leave renters worried The Financial Express16:57Florida Business Florida US Politics

Poll: 74% support Florida property tax amendment Just The News00:19Florida Business Florida US Politics

Florida CFO race draws Republican, Democratic challengers ahead of Tuesday’s primary WJHG22:16Tallahassee Florida Republicans

Democrats vying for 2nd Congressional District seat face off in debate ahead of primary WCJB TV20 News, Florida20:57Tallahassee Florida Republicans

Vindman’s money advantage meets Nixon’s Florida roots in Dem Senate primary WPTV, Florida00:49Florida Senate Florida US Senate

How progressive are Florida Democrats? Alex Vindman, Angie Nixon Senate race offers a test Patch17:15Florida Senate Florida US Senate

Who has momentum in Florida? GOP expands raw-vote lead as Democrats outperform their base WFLX22:26Florida Republicans US Democratic Party

GOP expands raw-vote lead as Democrats outperform their base Tampa Bay 2800:27Florida Republicans US Democratic Party

Florida pediatricians rebuke Trump's orders on childhood vaccinations WUSF Public Media10:09Florida

Florida pediatricians rebuke Trump's vaccine order Central Florida Public Media18:05Florida

Florida names NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'Economic Developer of the Year' in Times Square campaign Fox News17:08Zohran Mamdani New York Florida

New billboard campaign names NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Florida’s ‘Economic Developer of the Year’ Fox News16:58Zohran Mamdani New York Florida

Mission Improbable: Onetime Republican trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida ABC News10:27Florida Republicans US Democratic Party

Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida MailOnline10:14Florida Republicans US Democratic Party

Types of elections in Florida Central Florida Public Media13:41Florida

Three Democrats and one Republican are vying to become Florida’s first out gay congressman Advocate.com23:03Republicans Florida Florida Shooting

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In the last 4 hours

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Over 2,000 Child Predators; Charges Middle School Teacher with… Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)16:50

A new political map, a more Republican district: Controversy over Florida’s 15th Tampa Bay 2815:09

In the last 6 hours

Connecticut Court Rejects Requested $7.7M Civil Penalty for Florida Company's Marketing "Ghost Gun" Parts on Its Web… Reason14:33

Democrats run military veterans as they hope for blue wave in Florida Stripes13:09

Earlier today

Mission Improbable: Onetime Republican trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida ABC News10:27

Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida MailOnline10:14

GOP expands raw-vote lead as Democrats outperform their base Tampa Bay 2800:27

Yesterday

Democrats face an uphill battle in quest to wrest the seat held by Congressman Gus Bilirakis WUSF Public Media23:34 12-Aug-26

Who has momentum in Florida? GOP expands raw-vote lead as Democrats outperform their base WFLX22:26 12-Aug-26

Florida primary turnout offers ammunition for both parties WPTV, Florida22:17 12-Aug-26

Florida CFO race draws Republican, Democratic challengers ahead of Tuesday’s primary WJHG22:16 12-Aug-26

Tlaib under fire for working to unseat two Jewish House Democrats in Florida: 'No coincidence' Fox News21:31 12-Aug-26

Trump Says Fla. Library Land Gift Isn't Emoluments Breach Law36021:26 12-Aug-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces 116 Arrests, Recovery of Five Human Trafficking Victims in Hillsborough County Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)15:54 12-Aug-26

Types of Elections in Florida Central Florida Public Media13:41 12-Aug-26

PolitiFact announces nationwide partnership network to fact-check critical 2026 midterm… Poynter Online12:19 12-Aug-26

Florida pediatricians rebuke Trump's orders on childhood vaccinations WUSF Public Media10:09 12-Aug-26

Tallahassee mayoral candidates share vision for city ahead of primary election WCTV04:07 12-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

They Stood Their Ground in Florida. They’re Charged With Murder. Guess Their Race. Slate22:08 11-Aug-26

"In Its 870 Paragraphs, 269 Pages, and 63 Causes of Action," the Complaint Reason21:29 11-Aug-26

Democrats vying for 2nd Congressional District seat face off in debate ahead of primary WCJB TV20 News, Florida20:57 11-Aug-26

Donalds says FL law will prevent electric bill hikes from data centers. That’s not guaranteed. Central Florida Public Media19:37 11-Aug-26

Swastika spray-painted on Florida Congressman Randy Fine’s campaign sign; police investigate WCJB TV20 News, Florida19:36 11-Aug-26

Florida AG Wields State Pension Fund Against the NYT NOTUS19:16 11-Aug-26

Florida pediatricians rebuke Trump's vaccine order Central Florida Public Media18:05 11-Aug-26

Florida’s property tax fight: Why a plan to help homeowners could leave renters worried The Financial Express16:57 11-Aug-26

DSA-backed Wisconsin Democrat surges as GOP congressman warns party has gone ‘too far left’ Fox News12:30 11-Aug-26

Vindman’s money advantage meets Nixon’s Florida roots in Dem Senate primary WPTV, Florida00:49 11-Aug-26

Uthmeier to Newsmax: WNBA Needs Accountability NewsMax23:19 10-Aug-26

Three Democrats and one Republican are vying to become Florida’s first out gay congressman Advocate.com23:03 10-Aug-26

Sunshine State a Success Story - It Wasn't Built on Tax Hikes NewsMax22:18 10-Aug-26

More Democrats have voted than Republicans so far in Florida WCJB TV20 News, Florida20:10 10-Aug-26

Why Trump Just Made It Easier to Kill Manatees and Butterflies VegNews20:00 10-Aug-26

Trump Hispanic Advisory Council Member and Maga Faith Leader Apostle Mario Bramnick Endorses… PR Newswire (Press Release)18:46 10-Aug-26

Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida Connecticut Post17:19 10-Aug-26

Florida names NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'Economic Developer of the Year' in Times Square campaign Fox News17:08 10-Aug-26

New billboard campaign names NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Florida’s ‘Economic Developer of the Year’ Fox News16:58 10-Aug-26

No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability in Bar Investigation Reason15:39 10-Aug-26

Perez Mayoral Trial Victory for Homeowner in Condo Association Lawsuit Unanimously Affirmed by… PRWeb (Press Release)15:08 10-Aug-26

GOP rep reveals 2 paths to pass save America Act after Senate setback Fox News12:34 10-Aug-26

Trump ally makes stunning claim about DiJonai Carrington foul MailOnline23:32 9-Aug-26

Sen Rick Scott demands accountability for Fauci, slams Senate recess Fox News18:17 9-Aug-26

Florida Republican governor primary candidates: insanity on parade Philip Greenspun's Weblog13:27 9-Aug-26

Brickbats: August/September 2026 Reason11:16 9-Aug-26

Poll: 74% support Florida property tax amendment Just The News00:19 9-Aug-26

Ex-Fla. Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Jailed Again After Allegedly Failing Drug Test, Testing Positive for Meth People21:44 8-Aug-26

Judge revokes bond for former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum after he failed a drug test WCJB TV20 News, Florida21:33 8-Aug-26

Convicted Florida official Joel Greenberg asks Trump for presidential pardon Macomb Daily, Michigan10:15 8-Aug-26

Trump DOJ rankled by far-right Republican's bogus claims against MAGA rival The Raw Story03:08 8-Aug-26

Rep. Cammack to Newsmax: Socialist Wins a Wake-Up Call NewsMax01:07 8-Aug-26

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez resigns WPTV, Florida22:39 7-Aug-26

New nonstop flights to San Francisco from Trump International Airport WPTV, Florida17:17 7-Aug-26

Longtime Boynton Beach restaurant sees customers, sales drop as Haitian TPS ends The Haitian Times15:23 7-Aug-26

Florida Bishops stand with Haitians benefiting from TPS HaitiLibre15:19 7-Aug-26

Florida congressman calls out socialism, says he wants Fauci in jail Fox News15:12 7-Aug-26

Trump-Endorsed Congressman 'Maga' Jim Jordan Endorses Michael Carbonara for Congress in… PR Newswire (Press Release)14:18 7-Aug-26

FHP asks for input on building detention centers throughout Florida Central Florida Public Media11:59 7-Aug-26

Financial Discovery Halted In Trump's Fla. Suit Against BBC Law36023:03 6-Aug-26

Judge, coalition warn Amendment 3 could hurt Florida renters Central Florida Public Media21:54 6-Aug-26

Florida Redistricting Challenge (Cubanos Pa’Lante) Democracy Docket21:49 6-Aug-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Six Defendants in Multi-Circuit Organized Retail Theft and Racketeering Scheme Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)21:27 6-Aug-26

Rep. Steube to Newsmax: El-Sayed Win Exposes Dems' Socialist Shift NewsMax21:21 6-Aug-26

Poll: Donalds, Republican ticket clear gubernatorial favorites The Capitolist21:19 6-Aug-26

Byron Donalds Makes Tax Relief Central to Governor Campaign NewsMax19:39 6-Aug-26

Broward Jewish Republican Club President Dan Seidel Endorses Michael Carbonara for Congress PR Newswire (Press Release)18:48 6-Aug-26

Court Upholds Florida Drag Show Ban for Kids NewsMax17:54 6-Aug-26

Cuba’s Government Is in Trump’s Crosshairs, but Political Dissidents Find No Refuge Here Texas Observer17:22 6-Aug-26

How neighbors’ water bills at a horse boarding facility are shaping votes on the property tax exemption amendment Central Florida Public Media15:28 6-Aug-26

Will right-wing Latin American leaders like De la Espriella help Trump keep Florida Latinos? WLRN11:03 6-Aug-26

Democratic Socialists in Hillsborough and beyond work to gain Florida foothold as midterms approach WUSF Public Media10:06 6-Aug-26

Fla. AG Uthmeier to Newsmax: Fauci 'Duped and Deceived' American Public NewsMax03:29 6-Aug-26

Bodycam video shows Canadian woman allegedly giving false name before deputies discovered 12… Fox News02:54 6-Aug-26

El-Sayed's threat against GOP rival backfires as conservatives bring receipts: 'Is Dubai in… Fox News01:31 6-Aug-26

Florida AG threatens Catholic schools to push anti-vax BS Daily Kos00:49 6-Aug-26

In the last month

Donald Trump Jr and wife Bettina celebrate in the Bahamas as he coughs up $8.5m to buy ex… MailOnline22:21 5-Aug-26

Fauci slapped with subpoena as Covid doc probed for 'profiting' off federal guidance Fox News21:40 5-Aug-26

Florida Democrats to decide which way the party leans in Senate race WJHG20:47 5-Aug-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Subpoenas Dr. Anthony Fauci over Potential Self-Dealing During the COVID-19 Pandemic;… Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)20:28 5-Aug-26

Appeals court upholds Florida's ban on children attending drag shows Central Florida Public Media19:57 5-Aug-26

Two Florida Republicans back Rep. Cory Mills' primary opponent as election approaches CBS Austin18:01 5-Aug-26

Anna Paulina Luna endorses GOP opponent to scandal-ridden Cory Mills in Florida Washington Examiner17:47 5-Aug-26

2 Florida GOP Reps. Back Cory Mills Challenger NewsMax17:26 5-Aug-26

How Progressive Are Florida Democrats? Alex Vindman, Angie Nixon Senate Race Offers A Test Patch17:15 5-Aug-26

Republicans move to oust embattled Florida GOP lawmaker in bitter primary fight Fox News16:56 5-Aug-26

House GOP civil war grows as Republicans strike in embattled Florida rep's primary Fox News16:25 5-Aug-26

2 Florida Republicans endorse Cory Mills opponent in primary Politico16:21 5-Aug-26

Florida’s Democratic Senate primary pits progressive against Trump impeachment witness Courthouse News15:50 5-Aug-26

Eleventh Circuit En Banc Upholds Florida Ban on Knowingly Admitting Minors to Obscene-as-to-Minors Performances Reason13:12 5-Aug-26

Federal appeals court upholds Florida law restricting drag performances Advocate.com22:47 4-Aug-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Proposes Enhanced Penalties for Dangerous Poaching Near Florida Homes Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)19:53 4-Aug-26

Who is Nathan Thomas? 18-year-old Florida engineering graduate who became world’s youngest male professor The Financial Express18:44 4-Aug-26

The next Florida governor could be an inverse Mamdani Democrat (David Jolly’s plan to steal from renters and give to… Philip Greenspun's Weblog17:41 4-Aug-26

“Judge rules Florida property tax ballot language misleading” Election Law (Weblog)16:40 4-Aug-26

I’m More Than a Bit Terrified of the Petri Dish of Diseases Found in Florida Esquire16:16 4-Aug-26

Rep. Donalds to Newsmax: I'll Keep Florida Strong NewsMax14:46 4-Aug-26

As AI adoption accelerates, new grads are getting left in the lurch Central Florida Public Media22:28 3-Aug-26

Inside Ashley Moody’s very cautious Senate campaign in Florida Politico19:11 3-Aug-26

Universal primaries open some partisan races to all voters Central Florida Public Media11:01 3-Aug-26

4 Republicans vie for open Marion County Commission seat WCJB TV20 News, Florida23:41 2-Aug-26

Senate stalls on defense package, save America Act before recess Fox News19:10 2-Aug-26

Rep Brian Mast: The propaganda is real Fox News18:31 2-Aug-26

Sen Rick Scott blasts Fauci’s Senate testimony Fox News19:58 1-Aug-26

Florida Man Gets 2 Years for Threatening Trump NewsMax03:49 1-Aug-26

Florida man gets 2 years for threats to kill Trump, federal officials CBS Austin00:26 1-Aug-26

A Serial Liar Likely Sent an Innocent Man to Florida's Death Row. Why Is He Still There? Reason20:24 31-Jul-26

Tallahassee man sentenced for threatening Trump, other government officials WCTV17:52 31-Jul-26

DA: Probe into Mooresville nonprofit expanding to include a look at Florida developer Mooresville Tribune14:43 31-Jul-26

Byron Donalds “Admitting Florida Pricing Out Families” in Basketball Ad with Sons, Says Democrat 2paragraphs14:33 31-Jul-26

Don't Forget How Florida Defeated Faucism and Vindicated Federalism RealClearPolitics12:50 31-Jul-26

Voter Guide 2026 Central Florida Public Media12:47 31-Jul-26

Donalds focuses on affordability as Republican rivals scramble for momentum Tampa Bay 2822:56 30-Jul-26

Sen. Paul Offers Fauci Evidence to Florida AG NewsMax18:20 30-Jul-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Canadian Citizen for Illegally Voting in Multiple Florida Elections Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)17:14 30-Jul-26

Florida 'has not been hacked': Trump election claim crumbles as states start to speak up The Raw Story14:04 30-Jul-26

See IT: GOP senator flips script on agitators tied to pro-CCP, Singham network Fox News11:31 30-Jul-26

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Florida is considered a red state. In the federal government, Florida is represented by two U.S. Senators and twenty-eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are Republicans. Of the twenty-eight Representatives, twenty are Republicans and the other eight are Democrats. Florida has a Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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