by The Center Square | Aug 11, 2026
Early voting is underway as Floridians decide nominees for key races, including the race for governor. As of Monday, 934,558 Florida residents have cast their vote either at the polls or through mail-in ballots, according to the Florida Division of Elections....
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 11, 2026
U.S. Reps. Greg Steube and Kat Cammack have endorsed Republican Catalina Lauf in Florida’s 19th Congressional District race, Lauf’s campaign announced Monday. Lauf is running in the Republican primary to succeed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who is leaving the...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 10, 2026
Florida is preparing to begin testing electric aircraft at a state transportation research facility in Polk County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday. At an appearance in Auburndale, Gov. DeSantis touted new capabilities at SunTrax, a 775-acre testing complex that...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 10, 2026
Florida gas prices increased 4 cents over the past week after experiencing significant fluctuations, according to AAA. The statewide average stood at $3.88 per gallon Sunday, up from $3.84 a week earlier. Prices initially jumped 14 cents early in the week before...
by The Center Square | Aug 9, 2026
Voter support for Amendment 3’s property tax relief proposal remains high despite pushback from various organizations. A poll released this month shows 74% of respondents support the proposal to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes on homesteaded...
by The Center Square | Aug 7, 2026
Florida students are returning to school with expanded safety measures and new curriculum requirements, thanks to laws passed by the legislature this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the progress made in education throughout his tenure as governor during a speech in...
