Jacob Ogles

Florida Politics Delegation Editor

sarasota, florida, united states

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aadvocate.com

aaxo.news

ffloridapolitics.com

ppride.com

ssoutheastpolitics.com

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Freelance journalist with a long history in the state of Florida and a particular interest in politics. My work has appeared in USA Today, Wired and Vibe Magazine, and I currently contribute to Florida Politics, SRQ Magazine, The Advocate and Southwest Florida Business Today.

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Noah Widmann drops out of race against Cory Mills, endorses Bale Dalton

Democrat Noah Widmann has ended his challenge of U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. Instead, the lawyer is endorsing former NASA Chief of Staff Bale Dalton, who entered the race in November. In a statement, Widmann spoke about his family as he ended his candidacy. “I ... See more

floridapolitics.com•Jacob Ogles•Jan 9, 2026

Byron Donalds in dominant position in GOP Primary for Governor, new poll shows

A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds leading the Republican field for Governor against declared candidates and potential entries. And once voters learn Donalds already secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement, his support looks insurmountable. The... See more

floridapolitics.com•Jacob Ogles•Jan 9, 2026

María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years

But no other Florida Republicans supported the move, despite 4.7 Floridians benefitting from the subsidies.

axo.news•Jacob Ogles•Jan 9, 2026

María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years

The U.S. House voted to extend pandemic era tax credits for insurance plans obtained through the Affordable Care Act. U.S. Reps. María Elvira Salazar was among the 17 Republicans who joined with Democrats to pass the measure over objections from GOP leade... See more

floridapolitics.com•Jacob Ogles•Jan 9, 2026

Another 58 lawmakers endorse Blaise Ingoglia in campaign for full term as CFO

Most Republicans in the Legislature are lining up behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s campaign for a full term. The Spring Hill Republican just picked up the support of 58 lawmakers. That grows his list of endorsements to include 72 sitting a... See more

floridapolitics.com•Jacob Ogles•Jan 8, 2026

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Noah Widmann drops out of race against Cory Mills, endorses Bale Dalton

Byron Donalds in dominant position in GOP Primary for Governor, new poll shows

María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years

María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years

Another 58 lawmakers endorse Blaise Ingoglia in campaign for full term as CFO

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Noah Widmann drops out of race against Cory Mills, endorses Bale Dalton

Byron Donalds in dominant position in GOP Primary for Governor, new poll shows

María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years

María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years

Another 58 lawmakers endorse Blaise Ingoglia in campaign for full term as CFO

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