POLITICO Pro: Florida judge slams property tax amendment as defective

The most immediate question is whether the state seeks to keep the court battle going through appeals courts or opts to have Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier start working on a new version of A...

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Inside Ashley Moody's very cautious Senate campaign in Florida

Her discipline and restraint endeared her to the state’s Republicans. Now, those qualities are being tested.

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The civil trial that could transfix Tallahassee

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Florida Republicans aren't a happy family ahead of primary

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DeSantis zings Florida GOP over lack of governor primary debates

The party said it made that decision because Rep. Byron Donalds was the only candidate to meet internal qualification criteria based on polls and fundraising.

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In one of his final acts, DeSantis calls for vote on sweeping Florida property tax cut

If Republican legislative leaders go along with DeSantis' plan, it will give the GOP a way to argue it is addressing the state’s persistent affordability crisis heading into the midterms.

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Florida judge refuses to block new congressional map that could net 4 seats for GOP

The decision doesn’t end the legal battle, but it greatly increases the likelihood that the map will be in place for the 2026 midterms.

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Wasserman Schultz announces move to Florida’s 20th District race

The district Wasserman Schultz is seeking to represent was previously held by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned from her seat in April.

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Black leaders turn to collegiate sports in fight over Southern representation

The NAACP’s Out of Bounds campaign urges Black student athletes to avoid committing to top athletic programs in the South unless Black political power is restored.

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DeSantis signs Florida's new GOP-friendly congressional map into law — and is swiftly sued

The governor has been calling for newly drawn congressional lines since last summer.

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'All eyes are on Ron DeSantis’: Florida could make or break the GOP’s redistricting edge

The Sunshine State is likely Republicans' last best chance to claw back an edge ahead of November.

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Florida’s special session could burnish DeSantis’ legacy — but pitfalls lurk

The GOP governor launched an ambitious final policy push that could face severe backlash and leave his last year in office trickier as he begins to assess his future.

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DeSantis rejects gas tax pause, warns of Cuba 'exodus' amid global turmoil

DeSantis said even if the state suspends gas taxes, fluctuations in oil prices may erase any potential savings for motorists.

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The special election — and the possible fight after

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Florida's Legislature passes its version of SAVE America Act. But there's a catch.

The new proof of citizenship requirements won’t take effect until next January, after the crucial midterm elections. Florida legislators also made no changes to the state’s excuse-free use of mail-in ...

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Turbulence in Tally

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Amid debate in Congress, Florida's Republican Legislature pushes election law changes

As part of the effort, the Sunshine State may also forever banish recounts from its election processes and switch to a new “vote validation” system that would aim to check all ballots after they are c...

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Florida lawmakers’ results midway through DeSantis’ last session: Not much

Nearly 1,800 bills and proposed constitutional amendments have been filed so far for the 2026 session. Only two bills have passed the Legislature so far.

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Florida push for mid-decade redistricting draws its first lawsuit

Florida has been seen as a key piece of the national push by Republicans to overhaul congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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‘My rivals would all love to be in my position, and they're not’: Donalds’ Florida foes turn up the heat

Rep. Byron Donalds, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, is moving to lock down the GOP governor's primary early.

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Pushaw-Fishback connection bursts into public view

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DeSantis calls April special legislative session on congressional redistricting

DeSantis, in his session proclamation, said the “Legislature should wait as long as feasible” before drawing new maps so that the state can get “guidance” from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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DeSantis: Florida should require congressional candidates to answer about stock trades

During his press conference, DeSantis called individual stock trading a “bipartisan ailment,” adding, “We need to clean both houses up there.”

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Florida Republicans quickly back Trump after Maduro’s capture in Venezuela

Hill Republicans from the Sunshine State, which boasts the largest population of Venezuelans of any state, rushed to applaud the move after weeks of calls for action.

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Perez’s message for 2026

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Miami gives Dems hopes for Florida midterm magic. But hurdles loom large

Democrats are still far behind on fundraising, voter registration and organizing.

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Trump’s pick to replace DeSantis faces a Republican pile-on in Florida

It now appears Byron Donalds will be forced to grind it out in a race that could turn bitter and nasty quickly.

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Battle for Florida CFO heats up after GOP legislator backed by Scott jumps in

The announcement by Steele is sure to foster speculation that he might win the backing of President Donald Trump, setting up a potential proxy battle between the president and DeSantis.

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DeSantis’ backyard brawl

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Jerry Demings rallies crowd around campaign for Florida governor: ‘It’s time for a new sheriff in town’

The Orange County mayor took some digs at Gov. Ron DeSantis as he entered the Democratic primary for governor.

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