Rod Joseph, a Florida Republican congressional candidate, asserts that everyone is “born straight” and people become LGBTQ by choice. “You cannot be born gay. That’s impossible biologically." He's running in FL20, a district with large #LGBTQ population. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Jim Lewis, Florida lawyer who has run many times for many offices, will not be on 2026 ballot. “I’m really disappointed about how the (Florida) Department of State and the Division of Elections handled this.” Says he may never run for office again. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Reporter roundtable on WPLG "This Week in South Florida" Sunday considered Florida governor's race and competitive congressional races. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL08...

“They’re telling you that Byron Donalds is the safe choice, the acceptable choice, the electable choice,” rival governor candidate Jay Collins tells Republican Party gathering. “I’m telling you plainly: Byron Donalds is not ready for the fight ahead.” #Florida #politics gift link ...

Wasserman Schultz, Haitian community leaders warn SCOTUS ruling on Trump administration plans for TPS will inflict pain in South Florida. Impacts beyond Haitian community: older people lose caregivers & region loses a significant pool of workers. #Florida #politics #TPS gift link ...

They’ve hired consultants, raised money, and prepared to campaign. But many Florida state legislators from Broward and Palm Beach counties have easy paths to return to Tallahassee. Some won’t have to campaign at all. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Mar-a-Lago district that flipped to Democratic. Legislator who became Republican after Trump won her district. Republican who narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent in 2024. Those are among the key South Florida state legislative races up for grabs in 2026. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Congress candidate Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell offers new reason for missing candidate forum with all the other Democrats (including U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz) running in FL20 primary. Blames "individuals who were previously associated with my campaign." #Florida #politics gift link ...

Opponents go after Wasserman Schultz in first joint forum of all Democratic candidates in redrawn Florida CD 20. “While the Republicans are trying their hardest to silence Black voices I don’t expect someone in our own party, a white Democrat, to do the same.” #Florida #politics Gift link …

6/8: Republican announces run for Congress, says she wants to go to D.C. to support Trump. 6/11: Trump calls her “fantastic person,” on social media, but says she should run for reelection to county-level job, not Congress. 6/12: She complies with Trump instruction. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Five candidates are seeking the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz in a newly crafted coastal congressional district in South Florida. Florida's new 25th Congressional District is a toss up. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley all qualify as candidates in FL20 Democratic congressional primary. The four failed to unify behind a single candidate to challenge U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Disenchantment with Trump among Hispanic voters in Florida, UnidosUS poll found, is driven largely by the issue that is affecting everyone everywhere: cost of living. Still, results don't necessarily portend disaster for Florida Republicans in November. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Efforts by Black congressional candidates and political leaders to coalesce around one challenger to U.S. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida's 20th Congressional District apparently have failed. #Florida #Politics gift link ...

Black candidates "are looking to consolidate and identify the one person that they’re all going to get behind" against Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida CD20. Sticking point: “Everybody feels they’re the better candidate." #Florida #politics gift link ....

On Day 5 of the Atlantic hurricane season, Democratic U.S., Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds deliver a bipartisan pitch to Floridians: Prepare now for what may be coming. #Florida #Politics #hurricane #weather gift link ....

1. Jeffries undecided on supporting U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz reelection. 2. One of Broward’s highest-ranking Black elected officials convened meeting among the 4 Black candidates for the same congressional seat to see if they could coalesce around one. #Florida #politics gift link ...

With no incumbent running, candidates are flocking to the vast territory of Florida’s new 22nd Congressional District. One is close to Trump. Two have been unsuccessful candidates for office before. Two previously reported net worths in the nine figures. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz announces reelection campaign in new district along South Florida coast. Multiple Republicans seeking their party's nomination. Could be one of the nation’s most expensive and contentious House races this year. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Wasserman Schultz campaign poll shows her with 52% in FL20 Democratic primary, with combined 43% for all other candidates in crowded field. Also reports Wasserman Schultz has higher favorability among African American and Caribbean American voters than white voters. #Florida #politics Gift link …

Florida Sen. Tina Polsky, Democrat who is finishing eight years in the Legislature, won't seek reelection. “Keeping all my options open.” Polsky is a co-chair of David Jolly gubernatorial campaign. There's speculation she could be lieutenant governor candidate. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Responding to Florida making voting by mail more difficult, and expecting high voter turnout in November, elections official in the state's most Democratic county plans big increase in the number of in-person early voting sites leading up to Election Day. #Florida #politics #voting gift link ...

Congressional candidate Luther Campbell, aka "Uncle Luke," says U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz "represents the worst kind of political entitlement — power hungry, selfish, and politically greedy.” Says people should consider calling her “Debbie DeSantis.” #Florida #politics Latest update....

"My candidacy is an opportunity for unity, not divisiveness,” U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says about seeking reelection in reconfigured district that includes many African American and Caribbean American voters. “I know how to represent diverse communities.” #Florida #politics gift link ...

After Florida redistricting, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz running for reelection in newly crafted CD20. Says she made decision after community consultations. “I talked to so many people ahead of time and didn't just kind of try to bigfoot my way in here.” #Florida #Politics gift link ...

Florida congressional candidate Luther Campbell describes Trump as a narcissist who violates the Constitution. JD Vance, he says, is even worse — “an anti-Christ, in my opinion.” Campbell also touts himself as uniquely able to work across the political aisle. #Florida #politics gift link ...

The issue of where U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz should run for reelection — caused by Florida's mid-decade redistricting — threatens a rift between Black and Jewish Democrats in South Florida. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Less than a month after she resigned from Congress in the face of a looming expulsion recommendation, former U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick says she is running to return to Washington. #Florida #politics gift link ... www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/05/11/c...

Speaker Daniel Perez says Florida House will restore state funding seen as essential to keep the Tri-Rail commuter rail system operating in South Florida. But, Perez cautioned, he isn’t sure the money will make it in the final state budget. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Impacts of new Florida congressional districts: Several are more spread out than districts they replaced. More cities & counties chopped up than before. Voters in Democratic areas may face something unfamiliar — being represented in Congress by a Republican. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Larry Smith championed Israel and earned the moniker "Florida's go-to guy" during 10 years in the U.S. House before leaving office amid scandal. He has died at age 85. #Florida #politics gift link ... www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/05/07/f...

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel running for reelection in newly configured Florida congressional district. She is one of the few Democrats whose election effort was aided by a Republican redistricting plan that helps Republicans and hurts Democrats. #Florida #politics Gift link …

If courts don’t overturn Florida’s Republican-crafted congressional redistricting, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz “intends to run where the majority of his constituents reside, which under the new configuration would be Congressional District 25.” #Florida #politics Gift link …

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, one of four Florida Democrats targeted in Gov. Ron DeSantis' mid-decade redistricting, says she will run for reelection. Said she’s “talking to lots of people" and didn't say where she'd run. #Florida #politics #redistricting gift link ...

DeSantis rewrite of Florida congressional districts takes territory in Broward County from Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz and gives it to Miami-Dade Republican Mario Diaz-Balart. Wasserman Schultz has been a years-long target of state and national Republicans. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed changes to Florida’s congressional districts take direct aim at Democratic U.S. Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Both have options to seek reelection, but none of them great. #Florida #politics gift link .... www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/27/d...

Candidates to succeed Cherfilus-McCormick show mixed fundraising: robust contributions + heavy spending, soft fundraising, loans from candidates to their campaigns. Now-resigned congresswoman depleted her campaign account with payments to criminal defense attorney. #Florida #politics gift link ...

Should Florida hold special election to fill last few months of resigned U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick’s term? Will it? Biggest factor: Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has often delayed setting special elections to fill vacancies in heavily Democratic districts. #Florida #politics Gift link ….

Speaker Mike Johnson expects House to vote to expel U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Congresswoman: “I want to be very clear: those calling for my resignation or expulsion do not know, nor do they care about my district or the fight we are in right now." #Florida #politics gift link ...

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican candidate for Florida governor, ready to expel some colleagues, wants state to rein in problematic condo and homeowners associations, and says it's time for the state to opt out of daylight saving time. #Florida #politics gift link ...

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick could get slap on the wrist or Ethics Committee could recommend expulsion. Committee sets public hearing on sanctions after adjudicatory subcommittee found she committed 25 violations. #Florida #politics #Congress gift link ...

“Everything about this screams inhumane and unnecessary, and the cruelty is the point,” U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says after three hours inside the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades. She showed up unannounced. #Florida #politics #ICE gift link....

Nancy Metayer Bowen was a passionate activist and tireless worker for causes and constituents. She seemed destined for prominence beyond her city before she was killed this week at age 38. “She was the model elected official. She was the model public servant." #Florida #politics gift link ...

DeSantis signs citizenship verification for Florida voters into law. New law also restricts IDs ID voters can use to identify themselves at polls. No more student & retirement center IDs. Concealed carry permits still OK. Effective date delayed until after midterms. #Florida #politics gift link...

After years of falling further and further behind the Republicans and losing election after election, Florida Democrats see an opportunity for midterm gains. “Democrats are more motivated than ever." #Florida #politics #Democrats #midterms gift link ...

"I’m praying that she finds a way to bring to light her innocence:" Haitian American Democratic leader on Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress. “The community would really, really like to see her still be there." #Florida #politics gift link ...

Florida Democrats on Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick: Governor candidate David Jolly says she should resign. U.S. Rep. Moskowitz: “Trajectory is not good for her." Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Trantalis: “Important for Sheila to step back and really rethink her political career.” #Florida #politics Gift link...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted Florida to regulate artificial intelligence. So did nine in 10 Florida voters. It didn’t happen. #Florida #politics #AI #artificialintelligence #Trump Gift link….

Republicans downplayed Emily Gregory’s victory. Democrats reveled in the results. “We are showing the world that Florida Democrats are ready to compete everywhere. And if we can win in Donald Trump's backyard, we can win anywhere.” #Florida #politics #Trump #EmilyGregory Gift link …

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill restoring most cuts his administration ordered this year to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Stopgap funds ADAP through June 30 at roughly previous levels. Without fix 12,000-plus people would have lost coverage. #Florida #politics #HIV #AIDS #ADAP Gift link….