Michael Van Sickler
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Jolly, Donalds' ideas put us at crossroads
The candidates won’t debate, but their policy differences are on clear display.
FRONT-PAGE HISTORY
Is a Democratic blue wave going to miss Florida ... again?
Democrats find themselves in tight races for governor and U.S. Senate, but they are running against a formidable foe in Florida Republicans.
David Jolly bet on GOP voters in Fla. governor race. Will it pay off?
Democrat David Jolly has based his campaign on peeling away moderate Republican voters. Does north-central Florida pose an opportunity?
Hope Florida fuels political attacks
DeSantis' inner circle and state Democrats seize on the scandal ahead of the midterms.
Jolly, Donalds' ideas put us at crossroads
The candidates won’t debate, but their policy differences are on clear display.
Is Trump hurting Fla. GOP nominees?
Ahead of JD Vance’s visit to Polk, some are asking if president’s influence is waning.
Candidates downplaying economic success in Florida governor race
As voters are worried about rising costs of living, the hopefuls minimize their financial status.
Who is attending midterm convention?
Trump's approval ratings aren't deterring some top Florida Republicans.
DeSantis, Donalds make peace at GOP unity event
Governor grilled the top four Republican statewide hopefuls at Tuesday’s forum.
David Jolly enjoys strong week, but path remains challenging
As the Democratic candidate for governor made hay about Hope Florida, an opponent dropped out.
HOW’D THEY GET HERE?
Florida’s Nov. 3 election for governor will be decided between two seasoned politicians, both skilled communicators with fundamentally different views of the role of government.
3 REASONS TO THE MANSION THEY RUN
DAVID JOLLY: Democrats haven't won this race since 1994. Many think he will change that.
Donalds, Jolly to face off for Fla. governor
The two veteran politicians launched their campaigns early and never trailed in their races.
Governor hopefuls from GOP make their last pitch
Here's what they said during the final stretch before Tuesday's primary.
4 things to watch during Tuesday's Florida primary
Tampa Bay voters will decide on matchups in several high-level races amid an unusually competitive environment for Democrats.
Democrat skips local gala over Israel views
Michael Blake was set to be a keynote speaker on Saturday in Hillsborough.
GOP comes home to Crist
Since leaving the Republican Party in 2010, his success as a candidate has been mixed.
Donalds’ data center support panned
Republican candidate for governor maintains that the AI facilities are inevitable in Florida and need regulating.
Dems address diversity concerns
More than 1,000 attend the Florida Democratic Party's annual gala Saturday.
Democratic socialists impacting national politics
And Florida's Aug. 18 primary could see a push from the left in two key races.
David Jolly airs damage control on Leo Govoni
The candidate for governor addresses past ties to alleged Clearwater fraudster.
Longtime Florida senator dies
Latvala’s storied political career in Tallahassee ended after a scandal derailed his bid to become governor.
2 Fla. GOP governor candidates didn’t pay their taxes
The four leading candidates all oppose property taxes on primary residences.
Takeaways from the Sunshine State Showdown
Donalds has a huge lead in his bid for the GOP nomination for governor. No one told his rivals.
Byron Donalds riffs on DeSantis, Democrats, DOGE
The GOP front-runner for Florida governor ended a day of campaigning Tuesday in Ybor City.
Something unusual is going on between DeSantis, Republicans
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds took flak in Florida’s governor race last week. Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t help things.
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