Paul Renner Unveils Insurance Affordability Plan with Hurricane Season Underway

Paul Renner Unveils Insurance Affordability Plan with Hurricane Season Underway

Michael Costeines
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June 2, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced his homeowner's insurance plan to help lower insurance rates by double digits with Florida's hurricane season kicking off this week. "Before I was Speaker of the House, Florida was ranked as the worst insurance market in the country due to hurricanes, frivolous litigation, and fraud," Renner said in […]
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Congressman Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 1, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (F-FL) announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida governor by praising him as a "conservative fighter" in a social media post this week. "Byron is a proven conservative fighter who knows what it takes to defend our freedoms, grow our economy, and keep Florida leading the nation. That's […]
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Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 26, 2026
Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his conservative values in a statement this week. “It is an honor to give Lt. Governor Jay Collins my full endorsement in his race for governor,” Vent Crawford said.  “Jay Collins is a man of integrity, a warrior […]
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Dundee Mayor Joe Garrison Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Dundee Mayor Joe Garrison Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 22, 2026
Dundee Mayor Joe Garrison announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his conservative leadership and more than two decades of military service through a release this week. “I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins to be our next governor," Garrison said. "As a strong conservative, Jay Collins is […]
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Paul Renner Launches 'Parents for Renner' Coalition Promoting Educational Freedom

Paul Renner Launches 'Parents for Renner' Coalition Promoting Educational Freedom

Michael Costeines
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May 21, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of  "Parents for Renner" to advance polices for school choice, homeschooling freedom, and other educational opportunities to students through a release this week. "Florida has led the nation in putting parents first and securing educational freedom," Renner said in a statement. "I'm proud to stand with […]
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Jay Collins Underscores Plan to Strengthen Florida's Workforce Over H-1B Concerns

Jay Collins Underscores Plan to Strengthen Florida's Workforce Over H-1B Concerns

Michael Costeines
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May 20, 2026
While speaking in Jacksonville this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his plan to strengthen Florida’s workforce over the growing issue of H-1B Visas, if elected governor. The H-1B Visa program allows employers to hire foreign nationals temporarily with a bachelor's degree or equivalent to work in specialty occupations, such as technology, engineering, or medicine. […]
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Pinellas County Officials Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor

Pinellas County Officials Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 19, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced this week that he has received more than 25 endorsements from Pinellas County leaders in his bid for governor. The support includes backing from mayors, county commissioners, city council members, school board officials, municipal leaders, and others throughout Pinellas, home to St. Petersburg. “As a Pinellas […]
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Jay Collins Outlines 'Florida Families First' Education Plan

Jay Collins Outlines 'Florida Families First' Education Plan

Michael Costeines
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May 19, 2026
While speaking in Tampa this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his Operation (F3) "Florida Families First" education plan to strengthen parental rights and implement common-sense solutions to counter excessive federal overreach in classrooms, if elected governor. “Florida’s families need a Governor who truly understands the classrooms, the challenges, and the dreams of Florida’s children,” […]
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Byron Donalds Throws Support Behind Nuclear Power if Elected Governor

Byron Donalds Throws Support Behind Nuclear Power if Elected Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 14, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) advocated support for nuclear power to increase Florida's energy production if elected governor in an exclusive interview with The Floridian this week. "I think the future of our energy grid is based on nuclear power, small modular reactors, micro reactors," Donalds said. Rep. Donalds also implied support for […]
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Veterans for America First Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Veterans for America First Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 14, 2026
Veterans for America First (VFAF) announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. VFAF, originally founded as Veterans for Trump in 2015, praised Lt. Gov. Collins' "military background, conservative legislative record, and commitment to preserving individual liberty" in their support. “VFAF was the first grassroots veterans […]
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Volusia County Deputies Association Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Volusia County Deputies Association Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 11, 2026
The Volusia County Deputies Association (VCDA) IUPA Local 6035 announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. "Throughout this election cycle, Lt. Governor Jay Collins’ steady, solutions-focused approach to the challenges facing our communities has stood out,”  Volusia County Deputies Association President Sean Gowan said. “His […]
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'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade

'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2026
HIALEAH— To win the 2026 gubernatorial sweepstakes in Florida, Rep. Byron Donalds needs to win Miami-Dade County like Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Marco Rubio did in 2022, by winning over the coveted Cuban-American exile community and Hispanic voters sympathetic to the plight of the local diaspora. Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre! chanted Rep. […]
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Byron Donalds Doubles Down on Support for Israel, Sides with Trump and Rubio

Byron Donalds Doubles Down on Support for Israel, Sides with Trump and Rubio

Michael Costeines
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May 8, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his commitment to the State of Israel during a campaign engagement this week. "Israel is our ally. That is not going to change," Donalds said. "Anybody, in my opinion, who is trying to sever the relationship between the Israelis and the United States is acting, quite […]
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New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction

New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction

Javier Manjarres
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May 7, 2026
With Florida's 2026 midterm primary election just over 3 months away, the most talked about and followed race in Florida is without question the contentious contest to be the next governor of the Sunshine State. With that said, more and more public opinion surveys pitting Rep. Byron Donalds against Lt. Gov. Jay Collins are beginning […]
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Daniel Webster Announces Retirement

Daniel Webster Announces Retirement

Grayson Bakich
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May 5, 2026
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]
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Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General

Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General

Michael Costeines
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May 5, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for attorney general during a discussion with Benny Johnson on "The Benny Show" this week. “I think he actually would make a very good attorney general because, knowing Governor DeSantis, he will make sure that he looks through everything with a fine-tooth […]
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Fabrizio, Lee & Associates Poll: Byron Donalds with Commanding Lead in Republican Primary

Fabrizio, Lee & Associates Poll: Byron Donalds with Commanding Lead in Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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May 4, 2026
A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a hefty lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. Rep. Donalds: 54% James Fishback: 9% Lt Gov. Jay Collins: 7% Paul Renner: 2% Undecided: 28% FLORIDA POLL - Governor (Donald's internal) 🟥 Byron […]
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Jay Collins Touts Strong Support of Law Enforcement

Jay Collins Touts Strong Support of Law Enforcement

Michael Costeines
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April 27, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins expressed his profound support for law enforcement and his work as lieutenant governor backing the blue in a gubernatorial campaign message shared on social media this week. "Let me be very clear, I stand always with our men and women in law enforcement. We owe them time, tools, and training to […]
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