The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 21, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Repubicans rally in Tampa ahead of November’s general election Republican leaders gathered in Tampa yesterday for what they…
Election 2026: A closer look at Florida’s CFO candidates
MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Former Florida Governor and now Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist stands with Annette…
Jay Collins pollster pushes back on Florida Politics’ latest Salt Shaker Test
The pollster who conducts surveys for Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins is addressing criticism of the campaign’s most…
Shuttered ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ leaves complicated legacy in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Last summer, a symbol of President Donald Trump’s campaign against illegal immigration quickly appeared amid…
‘What have we become?’: Paul Renner rips Florida GOP for thwarting gubernatorial debates
Former House Speaker Paul Renner says the Republican Party of Florida is cheating voters out of its opportunity to…
Florida GOP primary heats up with scrapped debate, criticism among candidates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida’s race for governor is now officially set, and the Republican primary is heating…
DeSantis hits Florida GOP over Republican primary debate
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to see a debate among the Republican candidates vying to replace him.…
Randy Fine cancels appearance at Florida GOP event after James Fishback announced as a speaker
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine canceled an appearance at a Republican Party of Florida event after officials announced Governor…
Are these AI-generated ads slamming Jennifer Jenkins and Jared Moskowitz the future of campaigning?
A new advertisement depicts U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz in a playpen on the U.S. House floor wearing a…
Republican Party of Florida announces formal complaint against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced Friday they intend on filing a complaint with the Florida Elections…
Uthmeier grows his fundraising lead in Florida attorney general race
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General James Uthmeier raised $1.91 million in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the $336,000…
Miami-Dade GOP stands up to antisemitism and racism
The Miami-Dade Republican Party chair, Kevin Cooper, with President Donald Trump. I never set out to be a…