by Capitolist Staff | Sep 22, 2026
Byron Donalds received endorsements Tuesday from Jay Collins and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida PAC in his campaign for governor, weeks after Donalds defeated Collins in the Republican primary. Donalds announced Collins’ endorsement in...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 22, 2026
The University of Florida (UF) fell one spot among the nation’s top public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings but remained in the top 10 for the 10th consecutive year. UF ranked eighth among public universities in the 2027 U.S. News &...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 21, 2026
Florida gas prices climbed sharply last week, reaching their highest daily average since May as rising crude oil prices continued to push fuel costs higher, according to AAA. The statewide average price for regular gasoline reached $4.33 per gallon Friday before...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 21, 2026
Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced Monday an additional slate of endorsements in 11 Florida House races ahead of the 2026 general election. The business advocacy organization endorsed Matt Woodside in House District 31, Erin Huntley in District 45, Brian...
by The Center Square | Sep 21, 2026
Florida added 21,800 jobs to the labor market last month, according to new workforce data released Friday. The jobs gained in August represent a 0.2% increase over the month, according to the report from Florida Commerce, which releases workforce statistics each...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 19, 2026
Florida TaxWatch is recommending that voters reject Amendment 3, the property tax proposal appearing on Florida’s Nov. 3 general election ballot, citing concerns about its fiscal impact, potential tax shifts and the process used to place the measure before voters. The...
by The Center Square | Sep 18, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has broken with President Donald Trump on the Protect College Sports Act and spoken out about why he’s opposing it. Scott voted against the bipartisan bill this week saying the legislation “wasn’t there yet.” “Congress has crafted a bill that...
by The Center Square | Sep 17, 2026
Public safety officials in Florida are calling the property tax relief amendment a “trainwreck” and warning it will lead to slower 911 response times. During a press conference Tuesday, leaders from first responder associations said they opposed Amendment 3, not...
by Guest Contributor | Sep 17, 2026
The University of North Florida (UNF) Board of Trustees on Thursday selected Michael P. Shannon as the university’s next president, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. Shannon, who has served as president of the University of North Georgia since...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 16, 2026
Miami-Dade County is on pace to set a record for sales of homes priced at $10 million or more in 2026, even as higher mortgage rates weigh on the broader housing market. The county recorded 194 sales of $10 million or more through August, already exceeding the 170...
