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- USThe News-Press
Early voting starts August 10: What to know for Lee County elections
Early voting begins Saturday, August 10. Fort Myers News Press answers all of your questions about the process.
4 min read - USNaples Daily News
The ultimate Collier County, Florida voters guide to the primary election 2024
Here's everything you need to know to be an informed voter in the the August 20 primary election in Collier County, Florida
3 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
As early voting begins, Tallahassee campaigns battle on air, in texts and in mailboxes
Two opposing political committees recently filled their coffers with $50,000 each to support candidates in the battle for control of City Hall.
10 min read - USOcala Star Banner
Primary election in Marion County: Early voting, mail voting, Star Banner preview stories
Are you ready for the Aug. 20 primary election? Here's some information about early voting, mail voting, and links to Star Banner preview stories
1 min read - USDaily Commercial
The race for Group 4 county judge: Lake County 2024 primary election preview
This look at the race for Group 4 county judge is part of our preview of races on the 2024 primary ballot.
2 min read - USHerald-Tribune
Voter's Guide: Sarasota County's primary elections
While Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get all the attention for the election, most races on the ballot for Sarasota voters concern local officials.
15 min read - USWJAX
Accusations of fraud as early voting begins tomorrow in St. Johns County
As early voting begins in St. Johns County, there are accusations of fraud.
2 min read - PoliticsWFLA
Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted but landed safely nearby, airport staff says
Donald Trump’s plane was diverted on its way to Bozeman, Montana, due to a mechanical issue but landed safely in nearby Billings, according to a staff member at the Billings airport. The former president was heading to Bozeman for a Friday night rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, who is challenging Democratic Sen. Jon Tester. Trump’s campaign posted a video of him upon landing in which he said he was glad to be in Montana but did not mention anything about the landing.
6 min read - USThe Ledger
Who are the Republicans running in US House Districts 9 and 11? Here's a look
In north Polk, US Rep. Daniel Webster has a GOP challenger in District 11, and three Republicans battle to face Democrat Darren Soto in District 9
- USPensacola News Journal
Jim “Andy” Taylor for Escambia County School Board, District 5 | Candidate Q&A
All local candidates on the ballot for the August 2024 Primary were asked to complete a Q&A. Hear today from Jim “Andy” Taylor.
2 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Alachua County 2024 primary election: Candidate Q&As, eligibility requirements and more
From early voting sites and ID requirements to candidate information, here's everything you need to know about the 2024 primary election.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Buck Mitchell for Escambia County Commissioner, District 4 | Candidate Q&A
All local candidates on the ballot for the August 2024 Primary were asked to complete a Q&A. Hear today from Buck Mitchell.
4 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Jesse Casey for Escambia County Commissioner, District 1 | Candidate Q&A
All local candidates on the ballot for the August 2024 Primary were asked to complete a Q&A. Hear today from Jesse Casey.
3 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Single-member districts to decide Alachua County County Commission seats for first time
Only Alachua County voters in Districts 1 and 3 will be electing a county commissioner this November.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Jeff Bergosh for Escambia County Commission, District 1 | Candidate Q&A
All local candidates on the ballot for the August 2024 Primary were asked to complete a Q&A. Hear today from Jeff Bergosh.
4 min read - PoliticsTallahassee Democrat
Rick Scott, Matt Gaetz: Ahead of the primary, here are the Florida races to watch
There are several major races coming up in the Florida primary election on Aug. 20. Here's what to watch, and the list of who is running.
15 min read - PoliticsWFLA
FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made by Trump at news conference
In his first news conference since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, former President Donald Trump said he would debate her on Sept. 10 and pushed for two more debates. The Republican presidential nominee spoke for more than an hour, discussing a number of issues facing the country and then taking questions from reporters. He made a number of false and misleading claims. Many of them have been made before.
8 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Your guide to early voting in the Florida primary: When, where and who is on the ballot
Early voting for the Aug. 20 Florida primary begins at 7 a.m., Saturday, August 10, at 23 locations in Palm Beach County.
6 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Florida primary election: Read about the candidates in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River
This is your one-stop shop for Aug. 20 primary news articles and Editorial Board recommendations, candidate questionnaires and videos of interviews.
1 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Early voting starts Saturday in Leon County primary election
As early voting is set to begin in the Aug. 20 primary, more than 13,000 Leon County voters have returned mail ballots, pushing turnout to nearly 7%.
3 min read - USThe News-Press
The ultimate Lee County, Florida voters guide to the primary election 2024
Here's everything you need to know to be an informed voter in the the August 20 primary election in Lee County, Florida.
5 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Ready to cast your ballot? Early voting begins Saturday in Treasure Coast primary races
When to vote early? Where to vote early? What's on the ballot? Those questions and more answered as primary voting begins across the Treasure Coast.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
Past crimes takes center stage in Palm Bay City Council Seat 3 race
Palm Bay's race for City Council Seat 3 is partly about whether voters can forgive past convictions �� not just political, but criminal — from DUI to murder.
13 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Meet the candidate: A Q&A with Florida House District 22 candidate David Arreola
Florida House District 22 candidate David Arreola talks affordability, reproductive rights and gun violence prevention.
4 min read - USThe Ledger
In race for Public Defender, Republican candidates spar over who's more conservative
Blair Allen, an attorney for the Public Defender, and private lawyer Christopher Desrochers both say they bring conservative ideals to the job.
7 min read - BusinessDaily Commercial
The race for election supervisor: Lake County 2024 primary election preview
This look at the race for supervisor of elections is part of our preview of races on the 2024 primary ballot.
5 min read - USHerald-Tribune
North Port commission candidate forum rescheduled following Debby. See the new date.
The forum had been set for Aug. 5 but was postponed by Tropical Storm Debby
1 min read - PoliticsTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Does Trump support Florida’s abortion Amendment 4? Soon, he’ll say.
Former President Donald Trump will soon announce how he plans to vote on a Florida amendment to protect abortion access this November — but he predicted the amendment vote “will go in a little more liberal way” than people may think. During a Thursday afternoon news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declined to answer a question about how he would be voting on the issue, saying he would have a ...
2 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
Harris takes the lead over Trump in Miami-Dade after Biden’s exit, poll finds
The survey, which was released Thursday by a top Miami Democratic consultant, shows Harris running 14 percentage points ahead of Trump.
3 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Trulieve launches 'Yes On 3' weed products to promote Florida recreational marijuana
Florida's largest marijuana company Trulieve has come out with new "Yes on 3" products to promote the recreational marijuana amendment on the ballot.
4 min read - PoliticsWFLA
Trump won’t yet say how he will vote on Florida’s abortion amendment
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said he won't yet answer a question regarding how he will vote on Florida's amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
1 min read - PoliticsPalm Beach Daily News
Donald Trump says he has accepted invites for three September debates with Kamala Harris
Trump's encounter with reporters took place as his campaign seeks to draw a contrast between the former president and Vice President Harris.
8 min read - USWTVT
2024 primary election: County-by-county voter's guide on where to cast a ballot
The 2024 political races are heating up and with the primary election taking place on Aug. 20, here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot in the Bay Area.
5 min read - USWFTV
Hundreds of thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in Florida
Early voting for Florida’s primary elections is underway, and hundreds of thousands of voters have already cast their ballots.
1 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Open primary: New Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office in West Palm Beach
After 23 years at the same location, the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office has a new home just a few miles away. And it is about to get a primary test.
1 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Primary election 2024: Early voting sites open in Volusia, Flagler counties on Saturday
Early voting starts Saturday in Volusia and Flagler counties ahead of the Aug. 20 primary election.
2 min read - PoliticsWFLA
LIVE: ABC says Trump and Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate on Sept. 10
ABC says both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 debate, setting up a face-off between the Republican and Democratic nominees. The announcement Thursday came shortly after Trump told a news conference he had proposed three presidential debates with three television networks, saying he agreed on certain dates in September. Trump is rejoining the ABC debate days after posting on his social media network that he wouldn’t appear on the network, citing a lawsuit he has filed.
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Thursday is the last day to request mailed ballots for Florida’s primary election
With primary elections around the corner on Aug. 20, the last day for Floridians to request vote-by-mail ballots be sent to you is here. Voters must request their ballots mailed to them by 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. Supervisor of elections offices have already sent out more than two million mail ballots, but the numbers are still down this year after changes in state law require voters to ask for new ...
1 min read - USFlorida Today
Early in-person voting for primary elections begins Saturday at 10 sites in Brevard
Only registered Republicans can vote in Republican primary. Only registered Democrats can vote in Democratic primary. All can vote in nonpartisan races.
4 min read - USThe Ledger
Meet the four Republican candidates for the open Florida House District 49 seat in Polk
Jennifer Kincart Jonsson, Heather McArthur, Shawn McDonough and Randy Wilkinson hope to get the Republican nod to face the lone Democrat Nov. 5.
10 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Santa Rosa's Tappie Villane faces a rare challenge for her Supervisor of Elections seat
Incumbent Tappie Villane is facing her first challenger in 12 years, Cindy Hall, a laboratory scientist looking to bring 'integrity' to the office.
3 min read - USNaples Daily News
Early voting starts August 10: what to know for Collier County elections
Early voting begins Saturday, August 10. Naples Daily News answers all of your questions about the process.
4 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Election 2024: Three attorneys seek to become county judge, replacing retiring Ted Booras
Lourdes Casanova, Douglas Leifert and Jean Marie Middleton are seeking the seat on the county bench left open by the retirement of Ted J. Booras.
3 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Meet the candidate: A Q&A with Florida House District 22 candidate Chad Johnson
Florida House District 22 candidate Chad Johnson talks second amendment, community and inflation.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Santa Rosa County School Board has five candidates ready to battle for two open seats
The Santa Rosa County School Board may see a change-up this fall, with three new candidates challenging District 2 and District 4 incumbents.
5 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Meet the candidate: A Q&A with Florida House District 22 candidate Raemi Eagle-Glenn
Florida House District 22 candidate Raemi Eagle-Glenn talks home insurance premiums, gun rights and the economy
3 min read - USThe Florida Times-Union
After six years without early voting on college campuses, a site is back at Edward Waters
Early voting is back at Edward Waters University for first time since 2018. Advocates say people need to show up to keep it.
5 min read - USMiami Herald
His YouTube audience made him a key Trump surrogate. Can it make him Miami-Dade mayor?
“I am not running for Mayor to be popular,” Otaola said. “I am already popular.”
11 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
The ultimate Leon County, Tallahassee voter's guide to the 2024 primary election
Here's everything you need to know to vote with confidence in the August 20 primary election in Tallahassee, Florida.
3 min read - NewsTallahassee Democrat
Missed our voters guide to the Tallahassee primary? Subscribers can find the e-edition here
Each election cycle, the Tallahassee Democrat puts together voter guides to the races and candidates that puts them head to head on issues of the day.
1 min read - PoliticsTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
What a wave of Democratic volunteers in Florida means for Harris’ candidacy
Adrienne Reddick has never before volunteered with a political campaign. But the 59-year-old St. Petersburg resident said she felt spurred to help Kamala Harris after listening to the vice president speak on a #WinWithBlackWomen campaign Zoom call on the night President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. “She’s young. She’s vibrant. She’s smart. She’s been vice president for the last 3½ ...
4 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
When is early voting in Florida for the 2024 primary election? What to know, by county
Early voting has started already for the Florida Primary Election on Aug. 20, but each county may have its own dates. Here's how to find yours.
7 min read - USWFLA
Hillsborough County Commission votes to appeal court order on teacher pay referendum
The feud over a teacher pay referendum between the Hillsborough County Commission and Hillsborough County School Board continued Wednesday.
4 min read - USWTVT
Hillsborough County commissioners vote to appeal judge's decision to approve teacher pay referendum
In the latest volley in a back-and-forth between Hillsborough County commissioners and the school board, commissioners have voted to appeal a decision by a judge to place a teacher pay referendum on the November ballot.
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hillsborough Commission, told to put schools tax on ballot, appeals instead
The question of whether Hillsborough voters will see a tax referendum to pay for public school teachers on their November ballots is now up to an appeals court. The Hillsborough County Commission — which voted last month to delay the schools tax question until 2026 but was recently ordered by a judge to do it now — voted Wednesday to appeal that circuit court decision. “Personally, I’m ...
4 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
Three Democrats battle in primary to take on Republican incumbent in District 47 race
Three Democrats, including two who’ve run before, face off in the August primary, looking to challenge Republican incumbent Paula Stark for her Florida House District 47 seat in the general election. The candidates are technology businessman Andrew Jeng, activist Anthony Nieves and union organizer Maria Revelles The Osceola County-based district includes St. Cloud and Buenaventura Lakes. ...
4 min read - USWJAX
‘Your vote is your voice:’ Early voting officially underway for Duval, Nassau County primary elections
Early voting is now officially underway for the 2024 primary election in Duval County and Nassau County.
3 min read - USWJAX
Early voting begins tomorrow in Clay County for Florida’s Primary Election
Early voters are required to present a valid photo identification and a signature identification at the voting site. Polling places will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.
1 min read - PoliticsFlorida Today
DeSantis endorses Haridopolos in Republican primary for Congress in Brevard, Indian River
Haridopolos is running against corporate attorney Joe Babits, business executive John Herndon in Aug. 20 GOP primary for seat held by retiring Posey
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Miami ballot measures propose new, more robust inspector general’s office
Two items related to the proposed Office of the Independent Inspector General will be on the city’s Aug. 20 ballot.
3 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
New Kissimmee rules on campaign signs lead to hijinks at early voting locations
As early voting began this week at the Kissimmee Civic Center, mayoral candidate Olga Cariño parked an RV with a picture of her face plastered on the side across multiple parking spots nearby — an action that is illegal under new city rules. An ordinance adopted in March that aims at ending a growing election “free-for-all” states that campaign signage affixed to vehicles at early voting sites ...
3 min read - USFlorida Today
County Commissioner Pritchett challenges longtime Brevard Tax Collector Cullen in primary
Lisa Cullen has served as Brevard’s tax collector since 2009. She has won three unopposed elections since then.
6 min read - USDaily Commercial
The race for Circuit Judge Group 13: Marion County 2024 primary election preview
This look at the race for Circuit Judge Group 13 is part of our preview of races on the 2024 primary ballot.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Escambia County District 1 candidates turn primary into referendum on Jeff Bergosh
With three candidates in the race and no runoff, a winning candidate could be selected with as little as 33.4% of the vote.
8 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Primary Election: Santa Rosa County voter guide includes candidate Q&As, feature profiles
The majority of Santa Rosa races will be decided without going to the General Election. Meet the candidates working for your vote.
4 min read - USHerald-Tribune
Florida CFO: My Safe Florida Home can bring insurance rate relief, Patronis says in Venice
Florida Chief Finance Officer Jimmy Patronis extolled the virtues of My Safe Florida Home at luncheon prior to a fundraiser for a state representative
4 min read - WorldMiami Herald
U.S. supports negotiations with Maduro but won’t call opposition winner president-elect
“We are now focused solely on getting the parties to talk and be part of a peaceful transition.”
4 min read - PoliticsPalm Beach Daily News
Trump urges Biden to storm DNC and take back nomination after Tim Walz announcement
Trump ended the post with a contradictory conclusion in which he said Biden handed over the presidency but at the same time was the victim of a 'COUP.'
1 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Florida Supreme Court sets oral arguments for congressional redistricting challenge
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled oral arguments for Sept. 12 in a congressional redistricting lawsuit.
1 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Matt Gaetz challenger Aaron Dimmock faces uphill battle
While Matt Gaetz has handily defeated every challenger since he first took office in 2016, he is still coming out swinging against Aaron Dimmock.
6 min read - PoliticsPalm Beach Daily News
Trump credits son Barron Trump for appearance on Gen Z livestream with Adin Ross
The former president can thank his son Barron Trump for a brand new gold Rolex & Tesla Cybertruck he was gifted by viral livestreaming host Adin Ross.
5 min read - USOcala Star Banner
The race for County Commission District 3: Marion County 2024 primary election preview
This look at the race for County Commission District 3 is part of the Star Banner's preview of races on the 2024 primary ballot.
10 min read - USWFTV
Early voting underway in Orange, Osceola counties, more open this week
Voters in Orange and Osceola counties are already hitting the polls to avoid long lines and make sure their voices are heard.
1 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Election 2024: League of Women Voters, others lead local effort to recycle campaign signs
Leon County is providing the drop-off sites, and the Supervisor of Elections Office is working to inform the candidates and voters about the project.
2 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
Osceola joins movement to reject tax incentives for affordable housing
Joining a growing list of municipalities across the state, Osceola County has decided to opt out of a program that uses tax incentives to boost affordable housing. The board of county commissioners voted swiftly and unanimously Monday that Osceola will no longer provide property tax exemptions under Florida’s Live Local Act, a law enacted in 2023 that aims — among other things — to encourage ...
4 min read - USThe St. Augustine Record
Roy Alaimo says he's accomplished a lot on the St. Jonhs Commission, and hopes to do more
Appointed by Gov. DeSantis, Roy Alaimo says he's proud of his accomplishments in a year and a half on the St. Johns County Commission.
7 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president? Here’s what we know
Will the Minnesota governor help or hurt the Democratic ticket in 2024?
3 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Her pick could energize Democrats and get voters to the polls in swing states.
6 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
Is weed legal in Florida? What to know about Amendment 3 before the November election
The General Election is a little under three months away, with some high profile amendments on the ballot. Here's a refresher on Amendment 3
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