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Donalds taps Miami-area senator Ávila as running mate for Florida governor
florida-politics6 hours ago

Donalds taps Miami-area senator Ávila as running mate for Florida governor

Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds announced state Sen. Bryan Ávila of Hialeah as his running mate, aiming to broaden support in Miami-Dade and among Latino voters. Ávila, a Cuban-American and National Guardsman who has sponsored tax-cut and data-center legislation and backed Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, was unveiled at the Freedom Tower in Miami as Donalds seeks to rally a statewide coalition against Democrat David Jolly and Gwen Graham, with a focus on affordability and opposing socialism.

via Miami Herald|
#bryan-avila#byron-donalds#florida-politics
Nixon distances herself from socialist label after Florida primary upset
politics4 days ago

Nixon distances herself from socialist label after Florida primary upset

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who scored a surprise Democratic Senate primary win, says she isn’t a socialist despite joining the Democratic Socialists of America, emphasizing housing, Medicare for All and unions while distancing herself from DSA orthodoxy on issues like prison abolition and open borders; she owns a bookstore, will campaign with both progressives and moderates, and won without major endorsements from DSA or Sanders (though Sanders backed her after the win). The national DSA was blindsided by her victory, and Nixon’s Gaza ceasefire stance and voting-rights advocacy illustrate a left-leaning record in a state wary of socialism, as she prepares to face Republican Ashley Moody in November.

via Axios|
#angie-nixon#dsa#florida-politics
Dem Internal Poll Shows Jolly Narrowly Ahead of Donalds in Florida Race
florida-politics6 days ago

Dem Internal Poll Shows Jolly Narrowly Ahead of Donalds in Florida Race

An internal Democratic Governors Association poll conducted Aug. 10–13 by Hart Research Associates finds Democrat David Jolly leading Republican Byron Donalds by 1 point (46% to 45%) in a Florida-leaning sample (R+12). The survey casts Jolly as having broader appeal to independents and Hispanics, while Donalds is seen unfavorably by more voters. It notes potential crossover voting from Republicans (about 18%), a spending edge for Donalds, and suggests a tougher, more ambiguous race than public polls that show Donalds ahead.

via Florida Politics|
#byron-donalds#david-jolly#democratic-governors-association
Gillum Arrest Rekindles Scrutiny Over Florida Politics
politics1 month ago

Gillum Arrest Rekindles Scrutiny Over Florida Politics

Former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum was arrested in Daphne, Alabama, on charges of possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana; booked July 2 and released July 3. Gillum has a history of political and legal trouble, including a 2020 incident and a 2022 public corruption probe that ended with a hung jury and was later dropped, and there was no immediate comment from him.

via USA Today|
#andrew-gillum#arrest#daphne-alabama
Gillum drug arrest marks another setback for ex-Florida governor hopeful
politics1 month ago

Gillum drug arrest marks another setback for ex-Florida governor hopeful

Former Democratic rising star Andrew Gillum, who came within about 33,000 votes of defeating Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Florida governor’s race, was arrested in Daphne, Alabama last week on unlawful possession of a controlled substance and marijuana charges after police found a glass pipe, rolled marijuana cigarettes, and meth in his car. TMZ first reported the incident. Gillum has faced past troubles, including a 2020 hotel incident and a 2022 federal indictment on conspiracy and wire fraud, making this latest arrest another blow to his political trajectory.

via The Washington Post|
#andrew-gillum#arrest#drug-crimes
DeSantis embraces 'tax the rich' framing in Florida property tax overhaul
politics2 months ago

DeSantis embraces 'tax the rich' framing in Florida property tax overhaul

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing a sweeping property-tax overhaul he says would relieve middle-class homeowners while shifting more tax burden onto wealthy out-of-state buyers and luxury-property owners; Democrats criticize the rhetoric as populist and push for a billionaire tax, while Republicans frame the reform as benefiting regular Floridians and leveraging wealth from luxury real estate and tourism.

via Miami Herald|
#billionaire-tax#florida-politics#politics
Backlash in Black-Plural Florida District as Wasserman Schultz Enters Race
politics2 months ago

Backlash in Black-Plural Florida District as Wasserman Schultz Enters Race

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced she will run in Florida’s newly redrawn 20th Congressional District—a Black-plurality seat long represented by Black Democrats—sparking fierce pushback from Black leaders and candidates who fear vote-splitting. Four Black contenders have floated consolidating behind one or two rivals to challenge her as the district’s maps were drawn amid ongoing redistricting and a Supreme Court decision on race considerations. The seat is open after Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned following ethics findings and a federal indictment, with others like Luke Campbell and Dale Holness in the race. Wasserman Schultz had about $2.5 million raised by March, giving her a fundraising edge as the field coalesces and party dynamics evolve; House leadership and CBC members have offered cautious or undecided endorsements.

via NBC News|
#black-democrats#congressional-race#florida-politics
politics2 months ago

Trump taps Florida House Speaker to be Brazil ambassador amid DeSantis clash

President Trump nominated Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, a frequent DeSantis critic, to be the U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Perez is term-limited and has clashed with DeSantis on immigration, vaccine mandates, and AI regulation, though he helped advance a DeSantis redistricting plan; Senate confirmation is pending. The White House had previously nudged him toward Florida's attorney general post, and Trump also named other Florida nominees to Bulgaria and Trinidad and Tobago.

via Politico|
#ambassador-to-brazil#daniel-perez#florida-politics
Wilson Won’t Seek Reelection, Signals Continued Public Life
politics2 months ago

Wilson Won’t Seek Reelection, Signals Continued Public Life

Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms she will not seek a ninth term, saying she’s not retiring and will remain politically engaged. She explains the timing amid Florida’s redrawn maps and a district realignment that concentrates Black voters in District 24, a seat she says carries Carrie Meek’s legacy. Wilson will vet potential successors, continue advocacy for district needs, and pursue other public-oriented work (including a memoir), joking about future runs while emphasizing the importance of voter participation.

via Miami Herald|
#district-24#florida-politics#frederica-wilson
DeSantis backs plan to close Florida's controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention site
politics3 months ago

DeSantis backs plan to close Florida's controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention site

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled support for shuttering the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility in the Everglades after the state spent hundreds of millions building and operating it. He cited discussions with DHS leadership and reimbursement questions, noting federal reimbursement may cover only per-detainee costs, potentially leaving Florida taxpayers on the hook. The move follows years of promotion of the site as a deterrent and signals a possible DHS shift in enforcement strategy, drawing reaction from critics and local officials.

via Miami Herald|
#alligator-alcatraz#detention-center#florida-politics
Florida’s redistricting standoff tests the reach of Fair Districts amendments
politics3 months ago

Florida’s redistricting standoff tests the reach of Fair Districts amendments

Gov. Ron DeSantis and plaintiffs suing over Florida’s new congressional map agree the map violates the Fair Districts Amendments, but clash on remedy and reach after a Supreme Court ruling; DeSantis argues the entire amendment is void due to nonseverability, while opponents say its provisions are independent and enforceable. Three lawsuits in Tallahassee seek to strike down the map and revert to the 2022 lines for this year’s elections, alleging violations of partisan, racial, and compactness rules. The fight has stirred intra-party skepticism in the Legislature and echoes the broader mid-decade redistricting debate sparked by Trump.

via Florida Phoenix|
#desantis#fair-districts#florida-politics
Florida’s Ethics Storm Threatens GOP Edge in Congress
politics4 months ago

Florida’s Ethics Storm Threatens GOP Edge in Congress

Two Florida lawmakers under federal and House Ethics scrutiny—Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Cory Mills—face potential expulsion, echoing recent resignations that briefly kept the GOP’s razor-thin majority intact. Cherfilus-McCormick is accused by the Justice Department of diverting about $5 million in federal disaster funds to her campaign, and a House Ethics subcommittee has found multiple misdeeds; Mills faces a mix of financial-disclosure issues and personal misconduct allegations. Expulsion requires a two-thirds House vote and could reshape Florida redistricting and upcoming elections, giving Democrats an opening to challenge vulnerable Republican seats while putting the district maps and midterm calculus in play.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#cherfilus-mccormick#cory-mills#florida-politics