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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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A state economic analysis predicted local governments could lose nearly $5 billion from Amendment 3's passage. Those losses would rise to approach $9 billion the next year, with an eventual recurring impact of nearly $12 billion. -
Brandt is now the sole conservative on the five-member board, which flipped from a 3-2 conservative majority in the August election. -
Republican Rep. Scott Franklin easily turned away Democrat Curtis Gibson win a redrawn District 18. The school referendum adds a 1-mill property tax for school operations and employee retention. -
James Uthmeier had previously been appointed to the role by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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