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The pro-Amendment 3 campaign is outspending the opposition by a 33-1 ratio

A report shows that the campaign working to see Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot win approval in November is vastly outspending opponents.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

A report shows that the campaign working to see Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot win approval in November is vastly outspending opponents.

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New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes

The constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes is the biggest proposal on the 2026 statewide ballot

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

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‘Reeks of voter intimidation’: DeSantis says he found 20 people who committed voter fraud

The timing of the announcement was questioned by one former DOJ official, who says it could ‘influence the election.’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

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Florida sues New York Times over alleged anti-Israel bias

The state of Florida filed a shareholder lawsuit against The New York Times in a Manhattan state trial court.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

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David Jolly: A complete ban on data centers in Florida should be ‘on the table’

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate had already said that if elected in November, he’d issue a one-year moratorium on construction of these facilities.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

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Floridians are raising the alarms over data centers and AI. Where do Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand?

Democrat wants a moratorium on any data centers for a year; Republican says he’ll leave it up to local governments to make that decision.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

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Florida ‘Republicans for Jolly’ effort launches in St. Pete

A group of Florida Republicans announced Monday to fellow party members that it’s okay to cross party lines and vote for Democrat David Jolly for governor in November.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

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Angie Nixon says there are ‘$10 million reasons’ to oppose Ashley Moody

The Jacksonville state representative is also referencing Moody’s involvement in the Hope Florida saga.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

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Form allows hundreds with felony convictions to find their voter eligibility in Florida

The development comes nearly eight years after Floridians approved Amendment 4, designed to restore voting rights to nearly 1.5 million people with felony convictions.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

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Hemp entrepreneurs in Florida receive a reprieve at least for another month

“The delay is a relief,” said Michael Smith, owner of Herban Flow, who says about 80% of sales from his two stores come from hemp-derived THC products.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2026September 7, 2026

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‘We are doing our job, sir’: Monique Worrell responds to rumors she’s about to be suspended again

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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Florida sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’

On Monday at least four Florida sheriffs said in separate statements that they have ordered discontinuation of the Flock system in their counties.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

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Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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Byron Donalds chooses ‘Stop Woke Act’ lawmaker as running mate for Florida governor

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds named Miami-Dade County Sen. Bryan Avila to serve as his running mate Tuesday.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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DeSantis uncertain Florida’s redistricted congressional map can save House Republicans this fall

“This year they’re winnable, but I think that it’s going to require some effort,” the governor said Monday during a press conference in Tampa.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

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Angie Nixon shrugs off the Florida GOP attacks that are just beginning

Her reputation as one of the most liberal members of the Florida House far preceded any association with DSA, which she did join this summer.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

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Ashley Moody says news media need to ‘answer’ for coverage of Democratic Senate primary

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

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Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate in Florida

“Angie’s campaign is proof that Florida voters are looking for candidates who will fight for them and who will take on the greed of the billionaire class”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 20, 2026August 20, 2026