search
Florida Politics
Trends
- 1Republicans face Senate map trouble across multiple states●Problems for # Republicans :⚡Senate: TX is in play & FL➡️not far behind. AS, NC & GA:💙likely lost. ME is problematic. Se
US Republicans are confronting an increasingly difficult Senate map, according to political observers. Texas is described as newly competitive with Florida not far behind, while Alaska, North Carolina and Georgia are considered likely Democratic pickups. Maine is flagged as problematic. The Senate GOP campaign arm is reportedly seeking $8.9 million from donors to defend seats in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio that Trump won by double digits two years ago.
- 2Eliott Rodriguez criticizes Maria Elvira Salazar over Trump ad●Eliott Rodriguez blasts Maria Elvira Salazar for recent Trump ad
Veteran Miami news anchor Eliott Rodriguez has publicly criticized Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar over a recent campaign advertisement tied to Donald Trump. The ad is reportedly linked to immigration, a defining issue in Florida politics, and Rodriguez's comments have drawn attention to tensions over how Trump-era immigration messaging plays with South Florida's Cuban American and Latino communities.
- 3
Brendan Farrington, who covered Florida politics for the Associated Press for decades, has died at the age of 60. Farrington was a familiar byline on the state's political coverage, reporting on governors, legislatures and elections in one of the country's most closely watched political battlegrounds. Colleagues and Florida political figures are paying tribute to his long career.
- 4Trump, Flock cameras and Florida politics stir Brevard County readers▼Trump, Flock cameras and Florida politics fire up Brevard readers
Florida Today reports that readers in Brevard County, Florida are reacting strongly to a mix of stories: Donald Trump, the growing use of Flock surveillance cameras, and state political developments. The roundup of letters and comments suggests local audiences are especially engaged with debates over privacy, Trump-related news, and Florida's political landscape.
- 5Miami restaurant opposing Referendum 3 faces rent questions●Is a local restaurant opposing Miami’s Referendum 3 benefiting from below-market rent?
Questions are being raised about whether a Miami restaurant campaigning against the city's Referendum 3 ballot measure benefits from a below-market rent arrangement, an arrangement that could suggest a financial motive behind its opposition. The report, published by Florida Politics, examines the restaurant's lease situation as the city's referendum debate intensifies. Details of the rent terms and the restaurant's role in the campaign remain limited.
- 6Chris Messina pushes new vision for Orange County●Chris Messina wants a new vision for Orange County
Chris Messina has announced he wants to bring a new vision to Orange County, according to Florida Politics. Details of his platform and what office he is seeking were not immediately clear, but the messaging suggests a campaign built around change and fresh leadership for the Florida county. Residents and local observers are watching to see what his proposals will include.