Politics

Austin Rogers is leaning into his Panhandle roots, rolling out two hometown endorsements as the crowded Republican Primary in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District takes shape. The Panama City native and …

State Sen. Darryl Rouson, a staple of St. Petersburg politics for nearly two decades, is endorsing former Gov. Charlie Crist for Mayor. Rouson also made clear he’s not withdrawing his …

If you want to know what a candidate actually cares about, skip the stump speech. Watch what gets them out of their chair. Earlier this month, Laura Dotson, a candidate …

A lopsided Governor’s race on the Republican side may yet be getting some drama, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida GOP Chair Evan Power are sparring about the party’s decision to …

Gov. Ron DeSantis is giving employees of the state of Florida two additional days off next month, as the nation celebrates America 250. State offices will be closed on Thursday, July …

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is endorsing Emily Duda Buckley in her bid for Florida House District 38. Duda Buckley is one of three Republicans hoping to take over for …

A person attending a meeting of Black congressional candidates disputes an allegation by Elijah Manley that Dale Holness made antisemitic remarks. Stephen Johnson said he was also in the room …

Two Democrats — a longtime Orange County Commissioner and a controversial ex-official seeking to convince voters he deserves a second shot at public office — are running in the open …

Republican Sara Baxter is forgoing a re-election bid for the Palm Beach County Commission, where she currently serves as Mayor, in favor of a loftier aim: Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. …

Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert III will formally launch his campaign for Florida’s 24th Congressional District on Sunday, capping a week in which he resigned his county seat, filed his Statement …