Donalds Supports Local Community Control Over AI Data Centers in Florida

Donalds Supports Local Community Control Over AI Data Centers in Florida

Alexa Ryan
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September 4, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19) has continued to shift his opinion on artificial intelligence, now vowing to support local control over the construction and approval of these hyperscale data centers. This comes after his opponent, Democratic nominee David Jolly, criticized his previous support and financial ties to the centers, which have become increasingly […]
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Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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September 2, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingolia, and Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson while speaking at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa this week. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight, even Blaise Ingoglia, because […]
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Florida Professional Fighters Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor

Florida Professional Fighters Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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August 31, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) in the governor's race. "Florida’s firefighters and paramedics put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and our communities," Donalds wrote on social media. "I’m honored to have the support of the […]
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Byron Donalds Secures 17 Additional Sheriff Endorsements in Governor Bid

Byron Donalds Secures 17 Additional Sheriff Endorsements in Governor Bid

Michael Costeines
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August 28, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced the endorsements of 17 additional state law enforcement following his Republican primary victory in his bid for governor this week. The endorsements include. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick Volusia County Sheriff […]
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Cook Political Report Moves Florida Governor Race in Favor of Democrats?

Cook Political Report Moves Florida Governor Race in Favor of Democrats?

Alexa Ryan
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August 28, 2026
Florida has long been considered a solidly red state, with a long track record of sitting Republican governors . The last time a Democrat occupied the governor's mansion was 1999 when Gov. Buddy McKay was governor. Governor Ron DeSantis won the position for the first time in 2018 with 49.6% of the vote, beating out […]
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Byron Donalds Highlights Plan to Tackle Florida's Affordability Crisis

Byron Donalds Highlights Plan to Tackle Florida's Affordability Crisis

Michael Costeines
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August 26, 2026
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign, released an ad promoting the Republican hopeful's plan to address Florida's affordability crisis. The 30-second ad begins by emphasizing Rep. Donalds being raised by a single mother with two jobs and raising three kids while "barely making ends meet." Donalds grew up […]
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Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins Endorses David Jolly for Governor

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins Endorses David Jolly for Governor

Michael Costeines
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August 26, 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins for Florida governor through a social media post today. Higgins became Miami's first Democratic mayor since 1997 after winning the city's mayoral runoff election by 18 points over Republican challenger Emilio Gonzalez in Dec. 2025. She was also the […]
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David Jolly Says he Would Issue Moratorium on Data Centers, if Elected

David Jolly Says he Would Issue Moratorium on Data Centers, if Elected

Alexa Ryan
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August 26, 2026
Democratic nominee for Florida governor David Jolly said he would issue an immediate moratorium on data centers in Florida if elected governor in November. He criticized Republican nominee and Rep. Byron Donalds for his support for data centers in the past. Voters are speaking up. As Governor, I'll issue an immediate moratorium on data centers. […]
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Byron Donalds Selects Bryan Avila as Running Mate in Governor's Race

Byron Donalds Selects Bryan Avila as Running Mate in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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August 25, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced Sen. Bryan Avila (R-Hialeah Gardens) as his choice for lieutenant governor while speaking at the Freedom Tower at Miami-Dade College in Miami today. "Brian Avila is the son of Cuban exiles who fled communism so their children could live in freedom," Donalds said. " We didn't […]
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Friends of Byron Donalds PAC Releases ad Criticizing Jolly on Tax on Tips, Social Security

Friends of Byron Donalds PAC Releases ad Criticizing Jolly on Tax on Tips, Social Security

Michael Costeines
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August 24, 2026
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign released an ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly for his stances on a slew of tax policies affecting everyday Americans. The 30-second ad was shared by Rep. Donalds on his 'X' page. "Wait tables to make ends meet, and David Jolly wants […]
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Fine Calls Nixon 'Full-Blown Communist' in X Post

Fine Calls Nixon 'Full-Blown Communist' in X Post

Alexa Ryan
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August 24, 2026
In a scathing X post over the weekend, Representative Randy Fine, R-Florida, called state Representative and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) a "full-blown communist" before calling her "uniquely stupid." Rep. Nixon gained attention after protesting the mid-decade redrawing of Florida's using congressional maps with a megaphone on the House floor in April, […]
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David Jolly Pushes Back on 'Far-Left' Claims from Donalds, Denounces Socialism

David Jolly Pushes Back on 'Far-Left' Claims from Donalds, Denounces Socialism

Michael Costeines
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August 21, 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly pushed back on assertions that's he's far left from Congressman and Republican challenger Byron Donalds (R-FL) while speaking on CUOMO with host Chris Cuomo on NewsNation this week. "He's hit me with $5 million in trans ads. He's making the ideological stuff. He's calling me a radical," Jolly said. "Chris, […]
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Byron Donalds Shares Ad Slamming Jolly's 'Far-Left' Positions in Governor's Race

Byron Donalds Shares Ad Slamming Jolly's 'Far-Left' Positions in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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August 21, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a blistering ad attacking opponent David Jolly on his "far-left" Democratic policies. The ad starts off with an apparent Jolly saying he "approves this message" regarding his political stances, including Second Amendment rights. "Who cares about some of the finer points of the Second Amendment? We […]
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Donalds Accuses Jolly of Being 'Trojan Horse' for the Socialists

Donalds Accuses Jolly of Being 'Trojan Horse' for the Socialists

Alexa Ryan
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August 20, 2026
In an X post Thursday, Republican nominee for Governor and current state Representative Byron Donalds accused Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly of being a "Trojan Horse" for the Democratic socialists. In the X post, Rep. Donalds reposted a Fox News Hannity Show clip during which Jolly implies he will campaign with Democratic candidate for U.S. […]
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Jay Collins announces Kevin Guthrie as running mate

Jay Collins announces Kevin Guthrie as running mate

Alexa Ryan
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August 17, 2026
Just hours before Florida voters head to the polls to vote in the primary election for statewide offices, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, who is running for governor to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, announced who will be his second-in-command if he wins. Just after 6 p.m. Monday night, Lt. Gov. Collins announced that Kevin Guthrie […]
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Dan Bilzerian Posts Antisemitic AI Video Attacking Randy Fine

Dan Bilzerian Posts Antisemitic AI Video Attacking Randy Fine

Grayson Bakich
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August 14, 2026
Dan Bilzerian, one of several Republican candidates in Florida's 6th Congressional District, is under fire for posting a video attacking his opponent, Representative Randy Fine (R-FL), on X. The Video Bilzerian posted the video Thursday evening, writing, "Wonder if I can get them to play this on the radio in the district." Wonder if I […]
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Paul Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical Freedom Act, AI Bill of Rights

Paul Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical Freedom Act, AI Bill of Rights

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) issued a statement calling for an immediate special session to bring the Medical Freedom Act and AI Bill of Rights to a vote in front of the Florida Legislature. “The ultimate slap in the face to voters is the dereliction of duty by their elected representatives. Early in the […]
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Michael Carbonara Drops in Polls, Named in Sexual Assault Case

Michael Carbonara Drops in Polls, Named in Sexual Assault Case

Staff Report
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August 13, 2026
In the wake of Early Voting for Florida’s 2026 Primary Election, not a single Republican candidate for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District (FL 22 CD) has yet to outdistance themselves against their respective challengers, as more than 41% of voters remain undecided, according to recent poll numbers. According to a poll by Fort Myers-based political firm […]
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