by Capitolist Staff | Aug 18, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Caruso following his arrest on five felony charges involving allegations of sexual abuse of a child. Caruso was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 17, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins selected Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie as his gubernatorial running mate Monday night, announcing the choice roughly 24 hours before polls close in Florida’s Republican primary. Guthrie spent 23 years in law...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 17, 2026
Miami-Dade County home sales increased 8.6% year over year in July, extending a streak of annual sales gains to 11 consecutive months, according to data released by Miami Realtors and RWorld. The county recorded 1,935 home sales during the month, up from 1,782 in July...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 17, 2026
Florida gas prices edged lower last week, offering motorists modest relief even as crude oil and gasoline futures moved higher. The statewide average price for regular gasoline stood at $3.87 per gallon Sunday, down 1 cent from the previous week and 2 cents from...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 17, 2026
Florida Polytechnic University reported record enrollment for the 2026-27 academic year, with 2,342 students enrolled as classes began Monday. The total represents an increase of about 35% from 2024, when enrollment stood at more than 1,700 students. Florida Poly...
by The Center Square | Aug 16, 2026
Voters in Florida will head to the polls to elect partisan representatives in races that could determine the balance of Congress in November. Florida is one of 10 states across the country that has participated in rare mid-decade redistricting in order to favor a...