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Senate blocks Moody anti-fraud division bill
Health careSenate Democrats stopped Florida Sen. Ashley Moody’s effort to pass an anti-fraud measure after a corresponding bill cleared the House.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Daily political news from Florida
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Florida, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant in prison cellmate killing
Public safetyThe governor signed a death warrant for a man who killed his cellmate while confined in a Florida state prison.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Jury selection begins in Haitian American pastor's trial
Elections and votingChristian Emmanuel Sanon faces a conspiracy trial tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 29, 2026
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DeSantis launches national group focused on voting rules
Elections and votingThe new group aims to promote Florida’s approach to voting rules in other states but is not tied to a specific race or election.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Florida congressman seeks warrant rule for Flock data
Elections and votingThe proposal would require a warrant for access to data from Flock cameras, adding judicial review before covered searches could occur.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Rick Scott proposes adding interest costs to CBO estimates
Economy and jobsThe Florida senator’s bill would require interest costs to be included in estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Florida governor signs warrant for William Reaves Jr.
Elections and votingThe warrant concerns William Reaves Jr., who was convicted of killing an Indian River County deputy.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Florida governor signs warrant in deputy’s killing
Elections and votingThe governor signed a death warrant for the person who killed a Treasure Coast deputy, taking formal state action in the case.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Florida property tax measure raises local budget concerns
Economy and jobsA proposed property tax cut would reduce local revenue, dividing DeSantis and local officials over the effect on public services.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Florida attorney general proposes anti-spam bill
Elections and votingThe proposal would target unwanted calls and text messages in Florida, but it must go through the legislative process before becoming law.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Uthmeier announces abuse charges, details AI investigations
Public safetyFlorida’s attorney general announced five charges against a 34-year-old man and described the state’s use of AI in child predator investigations.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Moody files bill to place U.S. Space Academy in Florida
EducationThe STARS Act would locate the new federal academy in Florida, but the federal government has not made a final site decision.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Florida lawmakers cover millions in immigration bills
ImmigrationState lawmakers authorized money to address millions of dollars in immigration-related bills owed by a Florida agency.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Trump proposes a NASA-led United States Space Academy
Elections and votingTrump’s proposal calls for a national space academy with NASA in the lead, but creating it would require a formal structure and operating plan.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 13, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Randy Fine: Candidate for Florida’s 6th District
Elections and votingRepublican Randy Fine is among 10 candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 12, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Michaelangelo Collins Hamilton
Elections and votingMichaelangelo Collins Hamilton is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Robert David MR II Cooper: Florida 6th District candidate
Elections and votingDemocrat Robert David MR II Cooper is among 10 candidates listed for Florida’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Alan Mark Grayson
Elections and votingDemocrat Alan Mark Grayson is running in Florida’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Purva Bangdiwala in Florida’s 6th District
Elections and votingBangdiwala is running without party affiliation in the contested 2026 race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Jason Clyde Mr. Standridge
Elections and votingJason Clyde Mr. Standridge is an AMP candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Florida primary takeaways lack supporting details
Elections and votingA Google News item references three takeaways from a Florida primary and a Senate surprise but does not identify the election, candidates, results or takeaways.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 21, 2026
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Florida primaries cover governor, Senate and House races
Elections and votingFlorida voters are selecting party candidates for statewide and congressional races following redistricting.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 20, 2026
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Florida primary results: What is known so far
Elections and votingFlorida voters are choosing party candidates for governor, Senate and several U.S. House races following redistricting.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 20, 2026