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Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz ‘starting to think’ about Florida governor run in 2026 despite ethics controversy
Gaetz has long been considered a top contender for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2026, when incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited.
Matt Gaetz 'Starting To Think About' Running For Florida Governor
The former congressman, who was the subject of a federal investigation and a congressional ethics probe, said he has "a compelling vision for the state."
Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz Considering Governor Run, He Says
Gaetz was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over alleged illicit drug use and of having sex with an underage 17-year-old girl. While he has denied wrongdoing, the
Matt Gaetz believes he can win Florida governorship despite allegations against him
Former MAGA congressman, Donald Trump’s first choice for US attorney general, now considering run to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis in 2026
Matt Gaetz Says He Can Win Florida Governorship Despite Sex Scandals
Disgraced congressman turned talking head Matt Gaetz is considering a run at the Florida governor’s mansion. The MAGA diehard left Washington after the House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” he paid a 17-year-old girl for sex,
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Florida court rules cops can't search vehicles based on alert from drug-sniffing dogs
In what could be a first-of-its-kind ruling in Florida, an appeals court Tuesday said a drug-sniffing dog's alert did not ...
Tampa Bay cold weather shelters prepared for influx of people as temperatures drop
Manatee County’s Emergency Management Division said it coordinated with the Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space ...
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Top U.S. lobbying firm adds Tampa office, growing its national footprint
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, one of the nation’s top lobbying firms, is expanding its national footprint with the opening ...
Days of cold weather ahead for Tampa Bay. Here’s what to know.
The coldest streak of weather Tampa Bay has experienced since 2022 is expected this week as forecasters anticipate overnight ...
Chief Education Officer at Florida school arrested for child porn, deputies say
A Chief Education Officer in Florida was arrested this week on child pornography charges, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced.
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More cold weather ahead as arctic air brings chilly temperatures to Florida
The Tampa Bay Area is feeling the chilly air from an arctic blast, and the colder temperatures will stick around at least a ...
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What's in and out for Tampa Bay and Florida in '25
The legal back-and-forth between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and West Flagler Associates ended in October, so it seems ...
Future of Florida’s shores: Biden’s offshore oil drilling ban faces political backlash
President Joe Biden issued a ban on offshore oil drilling in federal waters, including the Gulf of Mexico. But ...
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New bill aims to expand Florida's Pre-K program
Florida Senator Lori Berman filed new legislation to expand voluntary Pre-K programs from four hours a day to eight. Right now, parents have to pick up their kids after four hours, or pay for the ...
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Porn advocates ask judge to stop enforcement of new Florida age verification law
Pornhub drew national attention last month when it said it would block people in Florida from having access to the site ...