/tags/2026-elections 2026 Elections en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:21:10 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-30/lwv-palm-beach-county-launches-nonpartisan-every-vote-counts-campaign-ahead-26-elections The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County has announced the launch of a major new initiative aimed at maximizing voter participation and awareness across the region for the 2026 election. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:21:10 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-30/lwv-palm-beach-county-launches-nonpartisan-every-vote-counts-campaign-ahead-26-elections SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /environment/2026-06-29/cutting-florida-property-taxes-could-take-a-bite-out-of-mosquito-control If passed, the state's mosquito control districts that rely on ad valorem taxes could lose a third of their funding, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-29/cutting-florida-property-taxes-could-take-a-bite-out-of-mosquito-control Jenny Staletovich /government-politics/2026-06-25/jay-collins-governor-campaign-election Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is running for governor, outlined his plans on Wednesday afternoon during a campaign stop in Miami, dubbing his platform as "Stop the Bullsh!t". Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:15:08 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-25/jay-collins-governor-campaign-election Halle Vazquez /government-politics/2026-06-18/congresswoman-wasserman-schultz-targeted-in-first-fl-20-debate-since-she-entered-race Broward’s bluest seat has become one of the most contentious congressional races in the state. The event was the first time the candidates squared off since the field was finalized June 12. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:38:04 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-18/congresswoman-wasserman-schultz-targeted-in-first-fl-20-debate-since-she-entered-race Carlton Gillespie /the-south-florida-roundup/2026-06-15/property-appraisers-bedroom-towns-face-serious-funding-challenges-under-property-tax-relief-plan A proposed Florida constitutional amendment aimed at slashing property taxes could offer immediate relief to homeowners, but county property appraisers are warning it will spark a major financial challenge for local governments and alter how public services are funded. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /the-south-florida-roundup/2026-06-15/property-appraisers-bedroom-towns-face-serious-funding-challenges-under-property-tax-relief-plan Chris D'Avanzo /education/2026-06-13/in-miami-dade-floridas-largest-school-district-few-line-up-to-run-for-school-board Florida’s largest school district — Miami-Dade — attracted scant interest from candidates for its Aug. 18 school board election, guaranteeing reelection for three of the four incumbents whose terms are up. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:01:19 GMT /education/2026-06-13/in-miami-dade-floridas-largest-school-district-few-line-up-to-run-for-school-board Michael Vasquez | Florida Trib /government-politics/2026-06-11/u-s-senate-candidate-accuses-desantis-of-abusing-power-with-faith-and-family-month-proclamation "Let's call this what it is: Governor DeSantis is abusing his power to elevate one religion and one definition of family over everyone else," the state lawmaker said in a statement. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:46:08 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-11/u-s-senate-candidate-accuses-desantis-of-abusing-power-with-faith-and-family-month-proclamation SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /government-politics/2026-06-10/redistricting-florida-opa-locka-black-community In Opa-locka, community members waited in the pews of New Generation Missionary Baptist Church – not for a regularly scheduled service, but for an emergency meeting about congressional redistricting. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-10/redistricting-florida-opa-locka-black-community Amara Evering /government-politics/2026-06-07/oliver-gilbert-iii-joins-crowded-field-of-democrats-vying-for-frederica-wilsons-congressional-seat Gilbert filed his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission, joining a growing field of Democrats running for Florida’s 24th Congressional District. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:01:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-07/oliver-gilbert-iii-joins-crowded-field-of-democrats-vying-for-frederica-wilsons-congressional-seat SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /government-politics/2026-05-28/congress-jared-moskowitz-25th-district-election-florida The Democrat will run in the newly created district that runs along the coast from Delray Beach to Miami Beach. In a press release announcing his run, Moskowitz highlighted his willingness to work with Republicans on the issue of affordability. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:27:06 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-28/congress-jared-moskowitz-25th-district-election-florida Carlton Gillespie