Elections

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we checked in with reporters from across the state to look at how the 2026 Florida midterms are shaping up. Plus, we looked at a legal challenge to the property tax ballot amendment and took a closer look at its language.

Taddeo says she's running to serve as check on the Republican majority in state government.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Large explained why he believes he's suited for the role, and storm preparedness, along with other topics.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Kevin Batdorf explained why he's running to be St. Petersburg's mayor and his focus on infrastructure and housing, among other topics.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Maria Scruggs described wanting to form a livable wage task force, the importance of collaboration and other topics.

FL-20 is Broward County's reliably Democratic district and historically black.

“Mayor Ken Welch has been a thoughtful, collaborative leader for St. Petersburg and a strong partner for our entire region,” Castor said in a prepared statement.

When asked what he could bring to City Hall, the former governor and Congressman pointed to experience.

Carlson becomes the 11th candidate in the field looking to replace two-term Mayor Jane Castor.

Municipal elections were held in four cities with about 20 percent of the eligible voters casting a ballot.

Contests range from mayoral races to city council seats.

Buckhorn, who led the city from 2011 to 2019, hasn't made a secret of his desire to return to city hall. He joins a field of 10 vying to replace Jane Castor, who's second term ends in 2027.