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Trump-backed Byron Donalds to face Democrat David Jolly in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis

Congressman had pledged to implement president’s agenda if he gained governor’s seat

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses primary as Wasserman Schultz, Moskowitz prevail

Florida Rep. Cory Mills, who’s faced scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, joined the list of House incumbents to lose reelection bids this year. But a handful of other Florida members, including Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, held off primary challenges Tuesday. In the…

Roll Call · Aug 18

Florida official arrested on child molestation and kidnapping charges

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order suspending Michael Caruso from his post as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller following his arrest

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Florida's Wide-Open Governor Primary Comes Down to Miami-Dade's Divided Latino Electorate — See the Candidates

Florida picks nominees Tuesday (August 18, 2026) in its first open governor's race since 2018, with Miami-Dade's Cuban and Venezuelan voters central to both campaigns.

Latin Times · Aug 17

MAGA Rapper Nicki Minaj Endorses Byron Donalds Despite Ethics Complaint

Nicki Minaj has publicly endorsed Trump-backed congressman Byron Donalds in Florida's Republican governor's race, urging her 'Barbz' fanbase to support him despite not being a Florida voter herself.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Rand Paul Blasts $432 Billion Record Deficit as National Debt Nears $40 Trillion: 'Time for Washington to Get Serious'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has demanded action on federal spending after the U.S. government posted a record $432 billion budget deficit for July.

Benzinga · Aug 15

Ron DeSantis Sounds Alarm on Record Budget Deficit, Blames Congress for ‘Failure’ of Elon Musk’s DOGE: ‘The Swamp Won’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) expressed his views on the failure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), attributing it to Congress’s inability to enact budget reductions.

Benzinga · Aug 14

Florida enacts new congressional maps, citizenship verification requirement in 2026

The Florida Legislature passed eight election-related bills during its 2026 regular and special sessions, all of which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed between April and June.

Ballotpedia · Aug 13

Miami-Dade Regains Control of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Site, Opening Door to Everglades Restoration

Miami-Dade County has officially regained control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, ending the state of Florida's temporary use of the remote Everglades property as the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Latin Times · Aug 12

The forgotten racial history of Alligator Alcatraz

The migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz is closed, but much about it remains unresolved. There are lawsuits over detainees’ treatment, environmental claims over damage to protected wetlands and uncertainty about the future of the airstrip it was built on.

The Conversation · Aug 11