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Florida, Democrat and David Jolly

Former Republican congressman-turned-Democrat launches bid for governor in push to flip red-state Florida

Democrats face an uphill battle in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial election as former Republican congressman David Jolly joins the race with a focus on the affordability crisis.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

David Jolly, a Trump Critic and Former GOP Congressman, to Run for Florida Governor as a Democrat

A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and he’s running as a Democrat

USA Today · 2h

He's running: David Jolly's campaign for Florida governor takes aim against culture wars

David Jolly, a former Republican Congressman, is running for Florida governor as a Democrat, despite a significant GOP dominance.

Florida State, ACC officially dismiss dueling lawsuits

USA TODAY · 17h

Florida State, ACC officially dismiss dueling lawsuits after 14-month marathon litigation

Florida State's lawsuit against the ACC has been dismissed officially ending 14 months of legal squabble between the school and the conference.

Reuters · 1d

ACC, Florida State, Clemson to dismiss cases against each other

After nearly two years of infighting, litigation involving Florida State, Clemson and the Atlantic Coast Conference is finally over.

Bleacher Report · 1d

ACC and FSU, Clemson File to Dismiss Lawsuits Against Each Other After Settlement

Per The Athletic's Matt Baker, Florida State, Clemson and the ACC filed to dismiss the cases against each other on Tuesday. The file to dismiss the lawsuit comes after 17 months of litigation that saw Florida State and Clemson sue the ACC,

DeSantis, Florida and Commissioner of Education

CBS News · 16h

DeSantis deputy chief of staff tapped as Florida's next education commissioner

The Florida Board of Education has tapped a top aide of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the state's next education commissioner, a choice meant to influence K-12 and higher education policy in the state while bolstering a conservative legacy that could long outlast the governor's time in office.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

Top DeSantis Aide Named Next Florida Education Commissioner

The Florida Board of Education has tapped an aide of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the state’s next education commissioner

USA Today · 20h

Who is Anastasios Kamoutsas? State panel OKs DeSantis pick for Education Commissioner

Gov. Ron DeSantis has recommended one of his top aides to be the new Florida education commissioner. He was OK'd June 4. Here's what to know.

Florida, judge

The Washington Post · 1d

Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues

A federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out

CBS News · 1d

Judge blocks Florida law banning social media accounts for children

A federal judge has halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing youth to have accounts.

Engadget · 22h

Florida's social media law has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida's new law that bans children under 14 from using social media.

University of Florida presidential pick rejected

The Washington Post · 1d

University of Florida presidential pick rejected after criticism of past DEI support

Florida officials on Tuesday rejected naming former University of Michigan president Santa Ono as the new head of the University of Florida.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Santa Ono Rejected for University of Florida Presidency Amid Conservative Backlash

Longtime academic Santa Ono has been rejected for the University of Florida presidency by the state university system board

Bloomberg on MSN · 21h

University of Florida President Pick Santa Ono Rejected After Republican DEI Backlash

Florida state university leaders voted to reject Santo Ono as president of the University of Florida, following Republican backlash over the former University of Michigan president’s previous support for diversity programs.

No state tax is why the Florida Panthers are succeeding? Not exactly, Bill Zito says

I think the most important thing for us in attracting players is I think the players have understood now how much we’ve been ...

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Key details revealed for Florida-Florida State basketball showdown

Florida basketball's highly anticipated rivalry game against Florida State is officially on the schedule. Here's what Gators ...

David Jolly announces 2026 run for Florida governor as a Democrat

David Jolly's initial proposals include lower property insurance costs, investing in public education and implementing new ...

Florida state budget talks resume with $2.25B tax cut 'framework' in place

Armed with a new ‘framework’ for a budget deal, House and Senate negotiators held formal meetings June 3 to resolve ...

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Corvallis Super Regional: A look at Florida State, Oregon State baseball’s next opponent

The Seminoles are a loaded team with imposing starting pitching, depth throughout the lineup and decades of tradition.

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Florida pulling National Guard out of state prisons as staffing shortage eases

Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022 announced a plan to use the National Guard to help the understaffed state prisons, which were short ...

USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSN13h

Florida State commit Efrem White enjoys visit to Notre Dame

Notre Dame target Efrem White is currently committed to Florida State, but for how long?

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN7h

Florida ranked as the worst state in the country for aging in place: Study

When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New ...

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Jolly enters governor’s race as a Democrat: ‘The Free State of Florida is a lie’

The former Republican congressman dishes on his doubts about raising his kids in Florida, Democrats’ struggles and how he is different from Charlie Crist.

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Florida faces alarming rise in student absences; see the data for your school

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked high absenteeism in public schools statewide, and five years later thousands of students miss ...

Florida lawmakers will weigh 2% raise for 112,000 state workers

A pay raise for state workers is still in play as Florida lawmakers return to the Capitol this week to work on a state budget ...

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