Republican Party of Florida

The Florida Democratic Party has voted to oppose Amendment 3, which seeks to expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes and reduce property taxes. The party argues the amendment would cut local government funding for services like public safety and infrastructure. The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association and other groups also oppose the measure, citing concerns over reduced emergency services funding.

Jack Latvala, a longtime Florida Republican lawmaker, died at 74. He opposed privatization of state prisons and supported public employees, faced sexual harassment allegations in 2017 leading to his retirement, and was remembered for his independent stance and bipartisan respect.

Jay Collins, a Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate, has filed a lawsuit challenging James Fishback's eligibility to run for governor, alleging Fishback has not met Florida's seven-year residency requirement. Collins claims Fishback's activities in Washington, D.C., including voting and property ownership, disqualify him, while Fishback provided a 2016 Florida driver's license to counter the claim.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Florida, requires candidates to meet three benchmarks (10% in polls, $10 million raised, 10,000 donors) for debate eligibility. He faces criticism from rival Jay Collins and former Governor Ron DeSantis, who argue the criteria are overly strict.

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds faced a typo on a sign for his 'Read to Succeed' initiative and a debate over 'participation trophy' remarks. The Republican Party of Florida requires candidates to meet 10% support, raise $10 million, and secure 10,000 donors to qualify for debates, with Donalds leading polls at 38.8%. Jay Collins, another candidate, responded to criticism by displaying his prosthetic leg as a 'participation trophy.'

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests including Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, Gwen Graham, Republican Party of Florida chair Evan Power, Broward County District 5 Commissioner Steve Geller, and U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council President John Kavulich. The full episode is available for viewing.

Evan Power, chair of the Republican Party of Florida, appeared on the latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' with host Glenna Milberg. The conversation is available at the top of the page.

Annette Taddeo, a former state senator, announced her candidacy for Florida's Chief Financial Officer, criticizing Republican CFO Blaise Ingoglia's handling of issues like rising insurance costs. Earle Ford, a U.S. Army veteran and IRS investigator, also entered the Democratic primary after withdrawing from a congressional race. The Republican Party of Florida criticized Democrats for promoting 'radical tax-and-spend policies' through Taddeo, a candidate with multiple electoral losses.