38+ min ago   (723+ words) I cover Florida politics, and I can already feel the whole state settling into one lazy story: The Governor’s race is basically over, so why pay attention to anything else? That is the exact trap Pennsylvania fell into, and it…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (397+ words) Michael Carbonara, a Republican candidate for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, is defending data centers and bitcoin mining operations even as he rejects a local data center project. Speaking at a candidate forum last week, Carbonara said he opposes a proposed development…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago   (440+ words) Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has a plan to “make Florida the world’s headquarters for space exploration” and ensure “every Floridian” can be a part of the mission. “Florida is going to lead, and we are going to take the…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (431+ words) Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown is supporting Tara Poulton in the four-way Republican Primary for the at-large District 6 seat on the Manatee County Commission. Brown highlighted Poulton’s government and business experience and conservative values — particularly on affordability, growth and protecting taxpayers…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago   (332+ words) The Florida Chamber of Commerce is endorsing Xavier Monroe for House District 21, where a competitive five-way Democratic Primary is playing out. “We believe Dr. Xavier Monroe will be an effective voice for the businesses, workers, and communities of North Central…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (436+ words) Les Nichols is one of four Republicans running to succeed term-limited Rep. James Buchanan in House District 74. The heavily Republican district covers the eastern portion of Sarasota County. Buchanan won re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote. Other candidates in the…...

12+ hour, 36+ min ago   (275+ words) New polling shows U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos holding a 9-point lead over Democratic challenger Jennifer Jenkins, with the Republican incumbent’s advantage widening substantially after voters receive additional information about both candidates. The survey, conducted July 27-29 by Republican polling firm Inquire LLC,…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (567+ words) Former Gov. Charlie Crist continues to dominate the six-person field for St. Petersburg Mayor, a new poll finds. A St. Pete Polls survey taken this week shows Crist leading the pack with more than 34% support. Incumbent Ken Welch follows at…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1381+ words) Former Gov. Charlie Crist continues to dominate the six-person field for St. Petersburg Mayor, a new poll shows. A St. Pete Polls survey taken this week shows Crist leading the pack with more than 34% support. Incumbent Ken Welch follows at…...

22+ hour ago   (578+ words) While the United States has spent years debating export control policy on advanced semiconductors, the existing framework has a noticeable gap that undermines our leadership on advanced technology and national security. These shortcomings include a loophole around open-source technology like…...