Charlie Crist

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Several published reports citing a spokesperson for Turning Point USA said the protesters were on public sidewalks outside the Tampa Convention Center and were not connected to the event.

Thursday’s televised contest provided a preview of what is likely to be a bitterly fought primary with a month left before the final bell rings.

Politicians across the state quickly reacted to the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.

The qualifying period ends at noon Friday when candidates for governor, three state Cabinet posts, a U.S. Senate seat, 28 congressional seats and all 160 legislative seats have to make sure their paperwork is submitted.

She will instead run for Congress in South Florida.

Charlie Crist said he has agreed to debate his opponents only once, and that his time is better spent doing other things.

In a recent Florida Matters, host Matthew Peddie talked with political journalist William March about how Gov. Ron DeSantis' new redistricting maps will impact voters across the Tampa area.

The Democrat, who was seeking Charlie Crist's open seat, said he will re-enter the race if the new congressional map is struck down in court.

Politicians across Tampa Bay and Florida reacted to the news of the Supreme Court leak through press releases and on social media.