NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BaySeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Tiger Bay reports Byron Donalds dropped out of a one-on-one event with David Jolly
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Byron Donalds dropped out of a scheduled one-on-one campaign event with David Jolly according to the Tampa Tiger Bay Club, while Donalds' campaign states the event was never confirmed. Both candidates exchanged verbal statements over Labor Day weekend regarding the gubernatorial race.
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Voters tracking the Florida gubernatorial race are affected by scheduling disputes over candidate debates and joint appearances.
Key Facts
- Tampa Tiger Bay stated that Byron Donalds dropped out of a one-on-one event with David Jolly.
- Byron Donalds' campaign stated that the event was never confirmed.
- Byron Donalds stated that David Jolly 'isn't doing much of anything' on the campaign trail.
- The verbal exchanges occurred over Labor Day weekend.
- Both men are running for governor of Florida.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami“Location cited by David Jolly in his campaign travel”locationMiami-Dade County“County associated with Bryan Avila”locationFlorida“State where the gubernatorial election is taking place”PersonJoe Biden“Former U.S. President referenced in campaign comparisons”locationTampa“City where both candidates made campaign appearances over Labor Day weekend”PersonByron Donalds“Candidate for governor of Florida”locationVirginia“State reference for Abigail Spanberger”locationMacDill Air Force Base“Location near where Byron Donalds spoke at an event with veterans”OrganizationTampa Tiger Bay“Organization hosting or organizing the event”locationArizona“State reference for Katie Hobbs”PersonBryan Avila“Former Florida state Senator and running mate to Byron Donalds”PersonKatie Hobbs“Governor of Arizona referenced in campaign comparisons”PersonAbigail Spanberger“Politician referenced in campaign comparisons”OrganizationWest Central Florida Labor Council“Hosting organization for the Labor Day Picnic”PersonDavid Jolly“Candidate for governor of Florida”PersonLawton Chiles“Former Florida U.S. Senator and Governor referenced for his campaign style”locationJacksonville“Location cited by David Jolly in his campaign travel”OrganizationTampa Tiger Bay Club“Hosting organization for scheduled candidate events”locationTallahassee“Location cited by David Jolly in his campaign travel”locationPensacola“Location cited by David Jolly in his campaign travel”