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Moody files bill tied to Florida Space Academy bid
Foreign policySenator Moody has filed legislation connected to an effort to establish a Florida Space Academy.
The Ballot Florida 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
News · FL
Florida sets AI-use rules for students and teachers
EducationThe education policy governs AI use by both students and teachers, with implementation details determining how it works in schools.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 17, 2026
News · FL
Florida case links child exploitation claims in two counties
Public safetyRafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, faces state charges tied to allegations involving Polk and Orange counties.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · FL
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
News · FL
Donalds calls for states to lead on AI rules
Elections and votingByron Donalds questioned whether Congress can pass AI regulations and argued that states should take the lead instead.
The Ballot Florida Policy 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
News · FL
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
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Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms
Public safetyThe move comes amid scrutiny of ChatGPT questions linked to the suspect in the Florida State University shooting.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 13, 2026
News · FL
Donalds left House campaign active during governor run
Elections and votingDonalds kept his House re-election campaign open while pursuing the governor’s office, leaving both campaign efforts in place at the same time.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
News · FL
Polling firm faces data claim over Florida primary
Elections and votingA polling firm is facing criticism over an allegation that it falsified data connected to a Florida primary.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 21, 2026
News · FL
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
News · FL
Florida congressional primary winners not provided in source
Elections and votingFlorida’s U.S. House and U.S. Senate primary winners cannot be identified because the election date, candidates, race results, vote totals and certified outcomes are unspecified.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses effort to keep House seat
Elections and votingRepublican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida has lost his effort to remain in the U.S. House. The circumstances and timing of the outcome are unclear.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 2026
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Cory Mills loses effort to retain U.S. House seat
Elections and votingFlorida Republican Rep. Cory Mills has lost his effort to remain in Congress, though the process and timing remain unclear.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 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
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Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win
Elections and votingNPR Politics spoke with Angie Nixon about organizing her Florida U.S. Senate primary campaign while facing a large spending disadvantage.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
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Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win
Elections and votingNixon won a Florida U.S. Senate primary after relying on grassroots organizing while facing a major spending disadvantage.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026