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WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March, according to the latest consumer price index figures released Friday. Costs jumped 0.9% in March compared to the previous month — that’s up from the 0.3% increase in February. Prices for all items together, including food, […]
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she was “never involved in any capacity” with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and that “baseless lies” about her are being circulated. In a rare solo statement livestreamed on the White House website, Melania Trump also called for a congressional hearing featuring the women who have shared […]
The state Department of Health notified the AIDS Healthcare Foundation that it would not renew five of its contracts to test and treat people with HIV and stop the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI). The AHF, which filed a number of unsuccessful legal challenges in administrative and circuit court to stop the administration […]
Republican Rep. Randy Fine, who represents Florida's 6th Congressional District, has announced that he joined the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
On the eve of the release last week of the Hollywood film “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the South Florida gun-safety group March for Our Lives provided a content warning to its social media followers. It concerned the central twist in the film that the producers have deliberately chosen to avoid revealing in […]
President blasts Biden for releasing a Haitian immigrant now accused of fatally bludgeoning a woman with a hammer at a Florida gas station last week.
Incumbent: Donna Deegan
The 2026 Jacksonville mayoral election will be held on March 15, 2026, to elect the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term overseeing the city's executive branch.
Incumbent: Marco Rubio
The 2026 Florida United States Senate primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Marco Rubio. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the federal office representing Florida in the United States Senate.
Incumbent: Ron DeSantis
The 2026 Florida gubernatorial primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor of Florida. The winner of the general election will succeed incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
Incumbent: Ashley Moody
The 2026 Florida Attorney General primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of Florida. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to challenge the incumbent or opposing party nominee for the state's top legal office.
The 2026 Florida State Senate primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for the Florida State Senate. Voters will select nominees from each party to compete in the general election for various Senate districts across the state.
The 2026 Florida State House primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for the Florida House of Representatives. Voters will select nominees from each party to compete in the general election for 120 seats across the state's legislative districts.
The 2026 Miami-Dade County Commission primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to select nominees for various county commission seats. This partisan primary determines which candidates will advance to the general election for Miami-Dade County Commission districts, which oversee local policies on transportation, housing, public safety, and budgetary matters across Florida’s most populous county.
Incumbent: Barbara Sharief
The 2026 Broward County Commission primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for seats on the Broward County Commission. This nonpartisan primary determines which candidates advance to the general election for county commission districts, with voters selecting representatives responsible for local governance, budgeting, and policy in Florida’s second-most populous county.
Incumbent: Alex Padilla
The 2026 Florida United States Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of Florida. This seat is currently held by Senator Marco Rubio, who is running for re-election to a third term.
Incumbent: Ron DeSantis
The 2026 Florida gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Florida. This election is significant as it determines the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with responsibilities including overseeing the state budget, appointing agency heads, and signing or vetoing legislation passed by the Florida Legislature.
Incumbent: Ashley Moody
The 2026 Florida Attorney General general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General heads the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, overseeing consumer protection, antitrust enforcement, civil rights litigation, and representing the state in legal matters. This race is significant due to Florida's role in national legal disputes and its growing population.
Incumbent: Ana Maria Rodriguez
The 2026 Florida State Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Florida Senate in odd-numbered districts. Half of the 40 Senate seats are up for election, with winners serving four-year terms beginning in 2027. This election will determine partisan control of the state legislature and influence policy on issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental regulation.
Incumbent: Anna Eskamani
The 2026 Florida State House general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to all 120 seats in the Florida House of Representatives. These elections determine the composition of the state legislature, which is responsible for passing state laws, approving the budget, and redistricting.
Incumbent: Francis Suarez
The 2026 Miami mayoral election is a municipal election held on November 3, 2026, to select the mayor of Miami, Florida. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and policy implementation. This nonpartisan election will determine leadership for the city's next four-year term.
Incumbent: Jane Castor
The 2026 Tampa mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Tampa, Florida. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and infrastructure. This is a nonpartisan race, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
Incumbent: Buddy Dyer
The 2026 Orlando mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Orlando, Florida. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives.
Incumbent: Oliver Gilbert III
The 2026 Miami-Dade County Commission general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Miami-Dade County Commission. Several districts are expected to be contested, with commissioners serving four-year terms overseeing county policy, budget, and services for Florida's most populous county.
Incumbent: Mark Bogen
The 2026 Broward County Commission general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Broward County Commission in Florida. Several districts will be up for election, with commissioners serving four-year terms that oversee county-wide policies including budget, land use, and public services.
Incumbent: Melissa Byrd
The 2026 Orange County School Board election in Florida will determine the composition of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Orange County, which includes Orlando and surrounding communities. Members are elected by district to set policy, approve budgets, and supervise the superintendent for the nation's eighth-largest school district.
The 2026 Florida gubernatorial election includes a crowded Republican primary with candidates such as William Todd Andros, Jay Collins, Shea Cruel, Jenny Patricia Curtman, Byron Donalds, James Fishback, Jim Holcomb, Daniel Imperato, John Joseph Mercadante, William Reicherter, Paul Renner, Rachel Rodriguez, James Shaw, Caneste Succe, and Bobby Williams Jr., alongside Democratic and independent candidates. The winner will serve as Florida's governor for a four-year term, overseeing the state's administration and policy direction.
Incumbent: Donna Deegan
The 2028 Jacksonville mayoral election will be held on March 21, 2028, to elect the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. As the largest city by area in the contiguous United States and the most populous city in Florida, the mayor oversees a strong-mayor form of government responsible for public safety, infrastructure, budget, and citywide services.
Incumbent: Marco Rubio
The 2028 Florida United States Senate primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Marco Rubio. Voters will choose candidates to advance to the general election in November 2028, where the winner will serve a six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent: Ron DeSantis
The 2028 Florida gubernatorial primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Florida. The winner of the general election will succeed the incumbent governor and serve a four-year term leading the state government.
Incumbent: Ashley Moody
The 2028 Florida Attorney General primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the statewide office of Florida Attorney General. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028 to serve as the state's chief legal officer.
The 2028 Florida State Senate primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for various State Senate seats across Florida. These elections determine party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2028, where they will compete for seats in the Florida Legislature’s upper chamber.
Incumbent: Anna Maria Rodriguez
The 2028 Florida State House primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to nominate candidates for the Florida House of Representatives. Voters will select nominees from each party who will advance to the general election in November 2028 to serve two-year terms in the state legislature.
Incumbent: Eileen Higgins
The 2028 Miami-Dade County Commission primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to nominate candidates for seats on the Miami-Dade County Commission. This partisan primary determines which candidates will advance to the general election in November for county commissioner districts across Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Incumbent: Barbara Sharief
The 2028 Broward County Commission primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to nominate candidates for seats on the Broward County Commission. This partisan primary determines which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2028 for county commissioner districts across Broward County, Florida.
Incumbent: Marco Rubio
The 2028 Florida United States Senate general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of Florida. This seat is currently held by Senator Marco Rubio, who is expected to run for re-election, making this a highly contested race with national implications for Senate control.
Incumbent: Ron DeSantis
The 2028 Florida gubernatorial general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of Florida. Voters will choose between the major-party nominees to succeed the incumbent governor, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2029.
Incumbent: Ashley Moody
The 2028 Florida Attorney General general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General oversees the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, represents the state in legal matters, and enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws.
Incumbent: Ana Maria Rodriguez
The 2028 Florida State Senate general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members to the Florida State Senate. Senators elected in this cycle will serve four-year terms beginning in 2029, with legislative districts apportioned based on the 2020 Census. Half of the Senate seats are up for election in this cycle, making it a pivotal contest for control of the chamber.
The 2028 Florida State House general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect representatives to all 120 seats in the Florida House of Representatives. These elections are part of the broader 2028 United States state legislative elections and will determine partisan control of the state legislature, which influences redistricting, budgeting, and policy decisions on education, healthcare, and criminal justice.
Incumbent: Francis Suarez
The 2028 Miami mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Miami, Florida. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of Miami's municipal government, overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and urban development.
Incumbent: Jane Castor
The 2028 Tampa mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Tampa, Florida. This nonpartisan city election will determine the city’s chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, budget, and economic development initiatives in Florida’s third-largest city.
Incumbent: Buddy Dyer
The 2028 Orlando mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Orlando, Florida. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.
The 2028 Miami-Dade County Commission general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Miami-Dade County Commission. This election will determine representation for various districts across the county, with commissioners overseeing local policies on transportation, housing, public safety, and budgeting.
Incumbent: Dale V.C. Holness
The 2028 Broward County Commission general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Broward County Commission in Florida. This county-level election determines local representation on legislative and policy matters affecting over 1.9 million residents, including zoning, public safety, and budget allocations.
The 2028 Orange County School Board election in Florida will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members to the nonpartisan school board responsible for overseeing public education in Orange County. Voters will select candidates to serve on the board, which sets policies, approves budgets, and supervises the superintendent for the nation's ninth-largest school district.