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Florida Woman Accused of Setting Stranger on Fire at Gas Pump After Cash Request, Police Say

Police allege Eleanor Crawford set a stranger and her Volvo SUV alight at a St Petersburg petrol station after the woman refused requests for her phone and money.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Florida Board Approves Rule Banning People 'Present in the United States Unlawfully' From Selective Campuses

Florida's Board of Governors approved a rule barring people deemed unlawfully present in US from initial enrolment at selective state universities, starting with the 2027-28 academic year statewide.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Second polling firm admits to fabricating data after fake survey rocks LA mayor’s race

Pollster TPSI admits it changed responses from voters supporting Jay Collins to indicate greater support for James Fishback

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Florida primaries for governor and Congress test Trump’s grip on his adopted state

Trump has had an inconsistent record on picks for governor in primaries this year

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu

Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

Florida's Wide-Open Governor Primary Comes Down to Miami-Dade's Divided Latino Electorate — See the Candidates

Florida picks nominees Tuesday (August 18, 2026) in its first open governor's race since 2018, with Miami-Dade's Cuban and Venezuelan voters central to both campaigns.

Latin Times · Aug 17

Republican and Democratic trifectas both enacted more bills increasing agency power than decreasing it in 2026

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 17

Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000

Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback calls failure to pay Briana Whatley money owed ‘an oversight’

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

A look at Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary candidates' different backgrounds and their views on data centers

Twelve candidates are running in the Republican primary for governor of Florida on August 18, 2026. Jay Collins (R), Byron Donalds (R), James Fishback (R), and Paul Renner (R) lead in local media attention. Incumbent Ron DeSantis (R) is term-limited.

Ballotpedia · Jul 18