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HD 87 voters to fill long-vacant seat as Emily Gregory, Jon Maples face off in Special Election
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (847+ words) Voters in House District 87 head to the polls Tuesday to choose between Democrat Emily Gregory and Republican Jon Maples in a Special Election to fill a legislative seat left vacant for seven months. The Palm Beach County district " which runs…...
Personnel note: EJ Kimball joins Groisman LLCâs Washington office
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (737+ words) Drew Wilson is Vice President of Florida Politics, where he helps lead a talented team that produces must-read newsletters including Sunburn, Takeaways from Tallahassee, and Diagnosis. A University of Florida alumnus, he began his career at The Independent Florida Alligator…...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.19.26
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1189+ words) Sachs Media is expanding its footprint in the health policy arena with the launch of SachsHEALTH, a new division dedicated to helping health care and life sciences organizations navigate regulatory fights and public affairs campaigns across the country. SachsHEALTH will…...
Gov. Ron DeSantis receives sweeping land-use bill curbing local control
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (544+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis now has before him a sweeping land-use bill that would curb local control over development decisions while reshaping how cities and counties regulate growth across Florida. The measure (HB 399) was among 11 bills delivered to the Governor on…...
Mike Watkins: Protecting faith, family, and foster children
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (253+ words) America's foster care system faces a persistent shortage of families willing to support parents in crisis and care for vulnerable children. Public policy should expand " not shrink " the pool of qualified foster homes. Recent changes by the Donald Trump administration…...
FSU hosts former U.S. Ambassador who praises school for spreading democracy
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (428+ words) While promoting the prominence of global diplomacy, former U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski heaped praise on Florida State University'for its commitment to international politics. Brzezinski was the keynote speaker at the fourth annual D'Alemberte & Palmer Lecture in International Human Rights at the…...
Harvest time: Governor receives Florida Farm Bill
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (385+ words) The Legislature has sent the Farm Bill to Gov.Ron DeSantis for his review and signature. The nearly 40-page measure, sponsored by Sen.Keith Truenow, touches everything from land use and biosolids regulation to veterinary workforce development and local government…...
Kathy Castor endorses Kyandra Darling to succeed Michele Rayner in HD 62
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (442+ words) U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is backing Kyandra Darling's bid to succeed St. Petersburg Democratic state Rep. Michele Rayner in House District 62. Castor endorsed Darling, a St. Petersburg-based community engagement leader, over former state Rep. Wengay Newton in the Democratic Primary. Rayner…...
Felicia Robinson to lead Florida Legislative Black Caucus, promises community-driven agenda
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (529+ words) Rep. Felicia Robinson will lead the Florida Legislative Black Caucus (FLBC) for the next two years after being elected Chair for the 2026-28 term. The 27-member caucus selected Robinson, a Miami Gardens Democrat, to succeed outgoing Chair Darryl Rouson, a Democratic…...
Jacksonville City Council members question timing, motive of JEA's internal review of company culture
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (426+ words) Jacksonville's public utility JEA is looking within for answers about whether employees are happy and if business is being done correctly, saying the effort is independent of an ongoing City Council probe. The push is framed as "proactive and deliberate…...