Jesse Mendoza

Florida Democrats criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address, saying he carries a legacy of misplaced priorities into his final year in office. Democratic leaders argued that DeSantis’ portrayal of Florida’s condition does not align with the... See more

Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Jim DeNiro has entered the race for Sarasota County Commission in District 4, setting up a Republican Primary challenge against first-term Commissioner Joe Neunder. DeNiro, a lifelong Republican, said his campaign w... See more

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As lawmakers gavel in this week to begin the 2026 Legislative Session, Sen. Jim Boyd says the coming weeks in Tallahassee are likely to be defined by a careful approach to budgeting, targeted fixes to existing laws and an intensifying debate over how Flor... See more

St. Petersburg City Council member Richie Floyd is running for re-election, framing his campaign as a continuation of a grassroots effort focused on affordability, tenant protections and fighting corporate influence in local government. Floyd’s first run ... See more