“Byron Donalds, David Jolly offer Florida two very different road maps” via Michael Van Sickler of the Tampa Bay Times — Florida voters face different choices for Governor, with Republican U.S. Rep. Donalds and Democrat Jolly offering competing approaches across education, healthcare, growth and state power. Donalds wants to expand school choice, continue state DOGE audits, increase healthcare price transparency and maintain Florida’s immigration enforcement partnerships with federal authorities. Jolly favors greater oversight of private schools receiving public money, expanded public education and healthcare investment, and the restoration of more authority to local governments. Their differences extend to data centers and the State Guard: Donalds supports both with restrictions and oversight, while Jolly proposes pausing large data center construction and eliminating the Guard. On property insurance, Jolly proposes a state catastrophe fund; Donalds favors transparency, tort reforms and an insurer scorecard. 
David Jolly and Byron Donalds offer Florida voters two very different road maps to the Governor’s Mansion. “Donalds turns Jolly’s old words against him” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — Donalds is sharpening his General Election argument against Jolly with “Convenience,” a 60-second ad portraying the former Republican Congressman as repeatedly shifting positions. The spot stitches together Jolly’s comments across different political eras on President Donald Trump, guns, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, arguing his evolution reflects political expediency. Jolly counters that his views changed gradually, pointing to experiences involving reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ issues while maintaining support for the Second Amendment alongside tighter gun restrictions. With no debate between the gubernatorial nominees, advertising will carry added weight. Donalds’ substantial fundraising advantage gives his campaign more resources to define Jolly through his own words, while Jolly plans to remain on television through Election Day. “Donalds takes the heat at contentious FAMU town hall” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — Donalds faced a skeptical and frequently disruptive crowd during a town hall at Florida A&M University, where the Republican gubernatorial candidate once attended college. Donalds abandoned pre-selected questions and invited students to challenge him directly on race, education, criminal justice and his relationship with Trump. He defended the Stop WOKE Act while opposing critical race theory for minors and backed Florida’s decision to remove Flock cameras. Students also questioned Donalds about his past criminal charges and support for tougher crime legislation. Donalds said Florida law should continue to give people opportunities to rebuild their lives after fulfilling their legal obligations. The contentious event ended abruptly when a fire alarm forced everyone out of the room. Happening today — Donalds and Attorney General James Uthmeier bring the Defending the Florida Dream Tour to Ralphie’s Fish Camp, 470 Marina Drive in Port St. Joe. The event begins at 2 p.m. Eastern. "Ashley Moody says 'way-too-close' polls show Republicans can't take Florida for granted" via Jacob Ogles of Florida Politics — Prognosticators still see U.S. Sen. Moody on a glide path toward Election Day. But the Republican doesn't want anyone taking the Florida race for granted. In an interview with Fox News Radio, the Plant City Republican told host Guy Benson that the Senate is clearly in play. "Right now, we are seeing way-too-close-for-comfort polls in many Republican Senate races around the country," she said. "But in Florida, you have a race with two people who could not be more different — not only in the positions they take, but in their backgrounds and what they bring to this office — than myself and my opponent, Angie Nixon." 
Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon head down the homestretch in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. “Amendment 3 calculator puts a price tag on property tax cuts” via Ryan Gillespie of the Orlando Sentinel — A new Florida Policy Institute calculator estimates how much local governments could lose if voters approve Amendment 3, which would expand homestead exemptions beginning in 2027. The group, which opposes the measure, estimates that Orange County governments and special districts would lose $825 million over two years, including funding for the Sheriff’s Office, fire rescue, and EMS. Seminole County losses are projected at $283 million. The calculator doesn’t estimate homeowners’ savings. A separate tool estimates an Orange County home assessed at $400,000 could save $1,096 in 2027 and $2,192 in 2028 on non-school taxes. Amendment 3 requires 60% voter approval. “Blaise Ingoglia puts millions behind statewide public service campaign,” via Jason Garcia of Seeking Rents — Florida Chief Financial Officer Ingoglia’s agency has spent more than $3.7 million in taxpayer money on public service advertising while he is campaigning for a full term. Department of Financial Services spots focus on hurricane preparedness, unclaimed property, and senior fraud, with some hurricane ads naming Ingoglia. A spokesperson for Ingoglia said the hurricane campaign coincides with peak storm season, when most Atlantic activity occurs. Records show three Tallahassee firms received the DFS work, with more than $2.3 million spent during the past three weeks. Ingoglia faces Democrat Annette Taddeo in November. The spending and timing are drawing attention as the General Election approaches. |
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