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Donalds will be Florida's first Black governor when he takes office Jan. 5, and his victory over Democrat David Jolly extends the GOP's 28-year hold on the state's governor's mansion.
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gpointstudio/stock.adobe.comOn “Florida Matters Live & Local,” the CEO of Crisis Center of Tampa Bay gives advice on how to get through election-related stress. -
Gabriella Paul/WUSFA growing population and changing demographics are making Manatee County less affordable.
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James Uthmeier had previously been appointed to the role by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
Florida's newly created 25th Congressional District covers a coastal stretch running from Delray Beach in Palm Beach County to Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County. The new district was expected to favor Republicans. -
Lee has been a member of Congress since 2023, and before that she was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as Florida’s 36th secretary of state between 2019 and 2022. -
Recent polling from sources such as FIU show Florida Latinos have defected significantly from President Trump since 2024 — two-thirds say the country is going in the wrong direction — and that was especially evident among younger voters in Palmetto Bay.
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Baptist Health CareMark Faulkner, who has led the health system for 14 years, is stepping down at the end of June, with chief operating officer Brett Aldridge becoming the fifth CEO in the organization's 75-year history.
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