NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Tiger Bay and gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly dispute event participation
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Byron Donalds' campaign disputed participation in a scheduled one-on-one event with David Jolly hosted by Tampa Tiger Bay, prompting competing claims between the two candidates over the status of the campaign appearance.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsWhy It Matters
Voters tracking the gubernatorial race see differing accounts from the candidates regarding their scheduled joint campaign appearances.
Key Facts
- Tampa Tiger Bay stated that Byron Donalds dropped out of a planned one-on-one event with David Jolly.
- Byron Donalds' campaign asserted that the event was never confirmed.
- David Jolly criticized Byron Donalds regarding campaign trail activity.
- The verbal exchanges between the two candidates occurred over the Labor Day weekend.
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida“State where the gubernatorial race is taking place”PersonByron Donalds“Candidate for governor of Florida”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”OrganizationTampa Tiger Bay“Organization hosting or planning the event”PersonDavid Jolly“Candidate for governor of Florida”