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228 stories · since Jul 2026 · Left 17 · Center 18 · Right 10 of the 45 shown
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Florida may end up allowing some undocumented students to attend public universitiesCreative Loafing Tampa Bay · Nov 11, 2026
Florida Republicans lose state House supermajority but still hold it slightly in SenateWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Politics · Nov 4, 2026
Byron Donalds won, but he also lost 16 counties in North Florida to Jay Collins. Why?Creative Loafing Tampa · Aug 20, 2026
Republican Byron Donalds and alleged liberal David Jolly will compete to be Florida’s next governorCreative Loafing Tampa Bay · Aug 19, 2026
Collins announces Florida emergency director Guthrie as his running mateWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) · Aug 18, 2026
Jay Collins picks Florida’s emergency manager as running mate on primary eveTampa Bay Times · Aug 18, 2026
The Scoop: Wed. July 22, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNFWMNF Tampa Community Radio · Jul 22, 2026
Will Fishback be booted from the Florida governor's race? A judge will rule soonWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Politics · Jul 22, 2026
The Scoop: Wed. July 22, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNFWMNF — News & Public Affairs · Jul 22, 2026
The Scoop: Wed. July 22, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNFWMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio Tampa · Jul 22, 2026
At Leadership Blue, Pete Buttigieg says Florida Democrats can win in NovemberFlorida Phoenix · Jul 19, 2026
Florida Democrats look out of state to inspire the party baseTampa Bay Times · Jul 18, 2026
Let Florida Republican voters decide James Fishback’s fate| ColumnTampa Bay Times · Jul 17, 2026
PolitiFact: Did Jay Collins sponsor a bill giving permanent tax breaks to AI data centers?WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Politics · Jul 13, 2026
Judge sets hearing as Collins seeks to toss Fishback from GOP governor's primaryWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Politics · Jul 7, 2026
DeSantis allies break away, endorse Byron Donalds for Florida governorTampa Bay Times · Jul 6, 2026
If Florida’s GOP debate for governor has no Byron Donalds, does it count?Tampa Bay Times · Jul 3, 2026
Center · 18
Some undocumented students could be allowed to attend public universities after allWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics) · Nov 11, 2026
Trump rallies in Daytona Beach as parties make final campaign push in Central FloridaWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State) · Nov 1, 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs expands workforce missionSt. Pete Catalyst · Oct 21, 2026
Donald Trump to campaign in Fort Myers next weekSouth Florida Reporter · Oct 17, 2026
Florida blocks undocumented students from state universitiesWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State) · Sep 4, 2026
Florida blocks undocumented students from state universitiesNBC 6 South Florida · Sep 3, 2026
Florida aprueba regla que restringiría a estudiantes sin estatus migratorio de universidades públicasTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias Locales · Sep 3, 2026
Gov. DeSantis, Byron Donalds plan Tampa reunion as Democrats navigate socialism splitABC Action News (WFTS) — News · Sep 1, 2026
DeSantis defends emergency management spending as Florida lawmakers seek recordsSNN News · Aug 26, 2026
Jay Collins not ready to endorse Byron Donalds in Florida governor raceWFLA News Politics · Aug 25, 2026
After primary loss, Jay Collins leaves door open to political futureABC Action News (WFTS) — News · Aug 25, 2026
Guthrie's resignation prompts leadership shift at Florida Division of Emergency ManagementSNN News · Aug 24, 2026
Jay Collins lost big — but he did win 16 counties in North Florida and 17 overall. How he did it.WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics) · Aug 22, 2026
Jay Collins lost big — but he did win 16 counties in North Florida and 17 overall. How he did it.WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics) · Aug 21, 2026
Fishback-aligned polling firm comes under fire for 'falsified data' on Florida primaryWFLA News Channel 8 · Aug 21, 2026
Race for the Sunshine: David Jolly and Byron Donalds win party primariesThe Miami Hurricane · Aug 20, 2026
The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governorWPLG Local 10 – Politics · Aug 19, 2026
Byron Donalds secures Republican nomination for FL governor, will face David Jolly in NovemberABC7 WWSB · Aug 19, 2026
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Who is to Blame for the End of Dominant Republican Wins in Florida?Florida Daily · Nov 11, 2026
Poll for the Florida Republican Governor’s Race Shows Some Surprising NumbersFlorida Daily · Jul 30, 2026
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.23.26Florida Politics · Jul 23, 2026
James Fishback again invokes Byron Donalds’ race in pitch to end gun waiting periodFlorida Politics · Jul 23, 2026
2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Byron DonaldsFlorida Daily · Jul 21, 2026
Jay Collins says a Ron DeSantis endorsement would have meant a ‘proxy war’ with Donald TrumpFlorida Politics — 2026 Elections · Jul 21, 2026
2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Bobby WilliamsFlorida Daily · Jul 21, 2026
2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: James FishbackFlorida Daily · Jul 21, 2026
2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Jay CollinsFlorida Daily · Jul 21, 2026
2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Paul RennerFlorida Daily · Jul 21, 2026
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