by Capitolist Staff | Nov 5, 2026
Florida Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd announced his leadership team Thursday for the 2026-2028 legislative term, naming five Republican senators to key positions overseeing chamber operations, budget development and legislative priorities. Boyd selected Sen. Ana...
by The Center Square | Nov 5, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday that Republicans could spend years recovering from their midterm election losses, with consequences for President Donald Trump’s ability to secure approval of judicial and Cabinet nominees. Speaking at the state Capitol in...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 4, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he plans to call a special legislative session before leaving office in January to implement Amendment 3, following Florida voters’ approval of the property tax relief measure in Tuesday’s election. Speaking at the...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 3, 2026
Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, extending Republican control of the governor’s mansion and becoming the state’s first Black governor. Donalds secured 49.92% of the vote...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 3, 2026
Florida voters approved a major expansion of property tax exemptions Tuesday, passing Amendment 3 and setting the stage for billions of dollars in tax relief for homeowners while reducing revenue collected by local governments. The measure received approximately 62%...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 3, 2026
Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody won election to retain her seat representing Florida in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon and securing the remainder of the term vacated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Moody received 50.87% of...
