Progressive state representative Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in the Florida Democratic US Senate primary. Despite a massive fundraising disadvantage, Nixon secured the nomination and will face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in the November general election.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated former national security official Alexander Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will face Republican Ashley Moody in November. Meanwhile, Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their respective gubernatorial primaries.
New College of Florida, controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis's appointees, will acquire the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus. Critics decry the move as a 'grift' that will dismantle popular programs and harm student access, despite opposition from students, faculty, and the community.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., resigned from Congress on Tuesday just before the House Ethics Committee was set to meet on potential punishment, including expulsion. She faces federal charges alleging she and her brother stole $5 million in federal disaster funds related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The Ethics Committee found she used some funds for her first congressional campaign. She denies the allegations and called the process a "witch hunt." This marks the third April resignation, following Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales. Republicans now hold a 218-213 majority with four open seats.
