Elections

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.

The Republican stopped in the Tampa Bay area as part of a statewide tour for governor.

Matt The Welder said closing the "Rent-A-Cow" loophole has become a central theme in his campaign for state agricultural commissioner.

The top two vote-getters in Group 3 were Karen Kerr and Tony Smith. In Group 4, the top candidates were John Haney and Camryn Henry.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," former state lawmaker José Javier Rodríguez explains why he's running for Florida attorney general, his priorities and more.