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DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport for Trump
Elections and votingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to rename a Palm Beach airport in honor of President Donald Trump.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Florida attorney general sues Pfizer over COVID vaccine claims
Health careThe attorney general’s lawsuit opens a court dispute over claims connected to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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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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Miami judge rejects federal ban in noncitizen voting case
Elections and votingThe judge found the federal restriction at issue in the Miami case unconstitutional, opening the door to further court proceedings.
The Ballot Florida DeskOct 3, 2026
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Two Florida measures seek recreational marijuana legalization
Elections and votingTwo newly filed Florida ballot measures would legalize recreational marijuana if they reach voters and receive approval.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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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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Miami-Dade chase suspect held without bond
Public safetyA court ordered the suspect in a Miami-Dade carjacking case and police chase to remain in custody without bond.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
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Florida local governments plan for Amendment 3 cuts
Economy and jobsCities and counties are reviewing service cuts, delayed projects and new fees if voters expand Florida’s homestead exemption.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 30, 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 announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people were arrested over allegations of illegal voting.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Florida Democrats’ November chances depend on each race
Elections and votingRepublican dominance shapes Florida’s political landscape, but it does not decide November contests before voters cast ballots.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 28, 2026
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DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida officials say 16 noncitizens and four felons on parole voted despite being ineligible.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 28, 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’s 3 proposed 2026 financial amendments explained
Economy and jobsFlorida voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments in November 2026 addressing taxes and the state budget.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 27, 2026
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Florida AG Uthmeier sues contractor over alleged hurricane fraud
Energy and environmentFlorida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a contractor of fraud tied to hurricane-related work.
The Ballot Florida Policy 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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Florida congressman seeks warrants for Flock camera data
Elections and votingA Florida member of Congress is proposing a warrant requirement for officials seeking access to Flock camera data.
The Ballot Florida 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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Dashcam video shows car flipping after FHP PIT maneuver
Elections and votingThe newly released footage captures an FHP trooper using a PIT maneuver during a Miami-Dade chase last month.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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Miami-Dade sheriff backs Florida’s Amendment 3
Public safetyRosie Cordero-Stutz supports the proposed amendment as a statewide law enforcement group and other officials raise funding concerns.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
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Florida governor signs death warrant for William Reaves Jr.
Elections and votingThe warrant concerns Reaves’ conviction for killing an Indian River County deputy and is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
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Florida AG seeks easier phone-scam investigations
Elections and votingFlorida’s attorney general is proposing legislation designed to make investigations of suspected phone scammers easier.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 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 killing case
Elections and votingThe death warrant concerns a person sentenced to death for killing a Treasure Coast deputy and is not directly linked to an election.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
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Independent Florida governor candidate proposes millionaire tax
Economy and jobsAn independent candidate for Florida governor has proposed a millionaire tax focused on the state’s economy and jobs.
The Ballot Florida Policy 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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Museum of Miami proposes Dinner Key terminal restoration
Elections and votingThe concept would preserve the historic Pan Am terminal while adding a new building for cultural and civic uses on the waterfront site.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 18, 2026
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Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for phone and text scams
Public safetyJames Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.
The Ballot Florida Policy 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