Florida Politics

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Florida’s statewide seats remain red. How?

Republicans mostly staved off what Gov. Ron DeSantis called a “meteor strike” of national Democratic success last week.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/floridas-statewide-seats-remain-red-how/?

Florida bucked the trend toward sanity

Americans launched an almighty middle finger at the Mob Boss of Mar-a-Lago, repudiating him and his congressional Flying Monkey squad.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/florida-bucked-the-trend-toward-sanity/?

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Number of plaintiffs in vaccine rule challenge grows by two

An administrative judge has denied the DeSantis administration’s request to limit the number of plaintiffs in the administrative challenge to its proposed rules to eliminate a requirement that children receive four vaccines before entering daycare or school.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/number-of-plaintiffs-in-vaccine-rule-challenge-grows-by-two/?

Hurricane Isaias claims keep climbing

Total estimated insured losses for Hurricane Isaias had climbed to more than $735.5 million as of Friday, data posted by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation show.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/hurricane-isaias-claims-keep-climbing/?

Meet Gov.-elect Byron Donalds’ transition team

Gov.-elect Byron Donald announced the members of his transition team Monday afternoon, but gave no details about whether additional people will help guide the transfer of power from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/meet-gov-elect-byron-donalds-transition-team/?

Sarasota Republican Greg Steube vies for leadership position in GOP House

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube of Florida is asking his GOP colleagues to elect him as the next Republican conference chair, the No. 3 House leadership position, saying he represents a “genuine conservative option and a fresh approach to leadership.”

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/sarasota-republican-greg-steube-vies-for-leadership-position-in-gop-house/?