Florida Phoenix
Coverage of Florida Phoenix in the Nexus archive.
- Goodbye eight and hello nine
The Florida Phoenix reflects on its eighth year of journalism, highlighting awards for health care reporting, new staff additions, and coverage of statewide events like the No Kings Day rallies and legislative sessions. The outlet emphasizes its commitment to free, nonprofit reporting on issues affecting Floridians.
- DeSantis won’t formally campaign for property tax amendment
Ron DeSantis will not campaign for a property tax amendment approved by the Florida Legislature because it does not align with his original proposal. The legislature's version includes key elements like increasing the homestead exemption but omits provisions such as funding for schools and a $500,000 exemption cap. DeSantis supports the approved plan but calls it less comprehensive than his initial vision.
- ‘A Jolly Florida’: Jolly announces Gwen Graham as gubernatorial running mate
David Jolly announced Gwen Graham as his running mate for the gubernatorial campaign on June 10, 2026. The pair emphasized bipartisan collaboration and highlighted campaign finance disparities with Republican rival Byron Donalds, who is backed by Trump.