Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 7.12.26
This weekend closes the book on arguably the biggest World Cup ever staged — and fittingly, the final…
I come to bury Latvala, not to praise him
Friends, Floridians, countrymen, lend me your ears. I come to bury Jack Latvala, not to praise him. The…
Jack Latvala, Republican who represented Pinellas in the Florida Senate, dead at 74
Jack Latvala at Clearwater marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida on Aug. 16, 2017. Credit: Kimberly DeFalco Longtime Republican…
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Voices behind the names
Former Sen. Eleanor Sobel is seeking public and philanthropic support for an interactive digital experience designed to preserve…
The Scoop: Fri. July 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Florida Supreme Court allows two executions to proceed Dennis Michael Sochor is set to die next Tuesday…
‘Jack Latvala will be missed’: Florida reacts to the death of a Senate icon
During his four decades in politics, former state Sen. Jack Latvala sure left an impression. Considered one of…
Former Sen. Jack Latvala, once considered one of the most powerful men in Florida Politics, has died
Former state Sen. Jack Latvala, once one of the most influential powerbrokers in Tallahassee, has died. He was…
Former St. Pete Fire Chief Jim Large mulling bid to challenge Ken Welch
Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large is considering running for St. Pete Mayor, he confirmed to Florida…