by The Center Square | Aug 18, 2026
Republicans in Florida chose Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., as their nominee in the state’s special primary election for U.S. Senate Tuesday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Moody in January 2025 after then-Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was appointed to President Donald...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 18, 2026
State Rep. Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman and advancing to a November matchup against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. With most precincts reporting Tuesday night, Nixon held about 56%...
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...
