Florida Politics

South Florida communities are feeling economic shifts as Haitians leave public spaces following the termination of Temporary Protected Status, impacting local commerce.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds leads the Republican field to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis, with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and Paul Renner also competing before the August primary.

Democratic hopefuls for Florida’s 24th Congressional District gathered in Miramar to discuss their platforms ahead of the Aug. 18 primary election succeeding Rep. Frederica Wilson.

Byron Donalds and David Jolly dominate their respective Florida primaries, with Donalds receiving Trump's endorsement and Jolly courting moderates after switching to the Democratic Party.

St. Petersburg business owners Christopher Monroe and Robert Czyszczon charged with illegal dumping after allegedly using toxic mothballs to deter nesting black skimmers from beachfront properties.

A 29-year-old expectant mother in hiding faces potential deportation after the Trump administration terminated TPS for Haitians, raising urgent questions about immigration policy enforcement in Florida.

Wealthy candidates are heavily self-funding campaigns in Florida’s redrawn District 22, which favors Republicans, as major political figures have not yet issued formal endorsements.

Republican candidate Michael Carbonara's use of personal fintech firm for crypto investments raises ethical questions regarding federal campaign finance laws and potential self-dealing.

Florida’s August 2026 primary election features key deadlines for registration and early voting ahead of the general election on November 3.

A Hillsborough County paramedic fired for medical marijuana plans to appeal to the Florida Supreme Court, challenging local employment rules amid shifting federal drug classifications.

Donalds takes on a leading role supporting Florida's Amendment 3, while Gov. Ron DeSantis integrates the proposal into broader state affordability initiatives without active campaigning.

Jon Christopher Enriquez, 47, of Miami, faces prison after pleading guilty to posting public death threats against Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem on X in late May.