8+ min ago  (336+ words) Okeechobee Republican Ben Butler has raked in upward of $330, 000 since launching his campaign to unseat U. S. Rep. Darren Soto, a Kissimmee Democrat. The agricultural leader, who launched his campaign in Florida's 9th Congressional District in May, announced his fundraising through the quarter,…...

45+ min ago  (409+ words) Melton Little says his bid for House District 71 has crossed the half-million-dollar mark. The Palmetto Republican put another $100, 000 of his own money into the campaign last reporting period and raised $10, 000 from individual donors, according to his campaign. That brings his…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (525+ words) Republican U. S. Rep. Byron Donalds has now secured backing from the organization representing Florida's Police Chiefs and more than 1, 300 law enforcement executives. It's the latest major endorsement in a Governor's race where he has consolidated support from much of the state's…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago  (249+ words) Earlier this week, the Jay Collins campaign for Governor released an "internal poll" showing the Lieutenant Governor closing ranks on front-runner Byron Donalds. Get out the salt shaker for not one, but two simple reasons. The first is the self-admitted…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (278+ words) Former Tampa City Council member Joe Citro is running to reclaim his old seat, he announced Thursday. Citro filed to run in District 1, against incumbent Alan Clendenin, who unseated Citro in 2023. "I will be fearless in ensuring that Tampa's budget…...

8+ hour, 45+ min ago  (613+ words) Isabella Rios stepped before the St. Petersburg City Council with a focused appeal: preserve two vacant lots in Methodist Town as community space, even as the city continues its broader effort to expand affordable and workforce housing. Her request came…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (222+ words) The ongoing trial for'the man'accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted U. S. Rep.'Byron Donalds, a longtime friend of Kirk, to speak out Thursday about the dangers and ultimate futility of political violence. Appearing on Fox News, Donalds reflected on…...

9+ hour, 18+ min ago  (212+ words) The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has tapped Erin Cramer as its new director of marketing and communications, adding a veteran public relations and marketing professional to its leadership team. "Erin is an exceptional communications strategist with a deep understanding…...

9+ hour, 29+ min ago  (1373+ words) Former state Sen. Jack Latvala, once one of the most influential powerbrokers in Tallahassee, has died. He was 74. He sometimes aligned with Democrats on issues ranging from protecting environmentally sensitive land to increasing pay for public workers. In 2017, he was…...

9+ hour, 29+ min ago  (248+ words) Another veterans group is supporting Alex Vindman as the Democrat seeks to challenge Republican U. S. Sen. Ashley Moody. The Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida noted the retired Army Colonel's 21-year service record. "Floridians deserve a patriot like Alex who will fight…...