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Capital Report: October 23, 2026

Austin Rogers is running as the Republican nominee for Florida’s second congressional district. WFSU News Reporter Randy Vuxta spoke with him about faith, family and the future of his campaign

Amanda Marie Green is running as the democratic nominee for Florida’s second congressional district. WFSU News Reporter Randy Vuxta sat down with Green to discuss her policies, plans and pastries.

Democratic Candidate for Governor David Jolly made a stop recently at Florida A&M University WFSU’s Alaijah Cross reports it was the second gubernatorial townhall the students hosted in the run up to the elections. 

Three constitutional amendments are on the ballot this election, but one is garnering special attention. Law enforcement agencies are cautioning that Amendment 3 could have serious impacts on funding for first responders.
The measure increases the homestead property tax exemption from the current $50,000 to $150,000 next year - and then to $250,000 in 2028. The Legislature exempted the portion of the property tax bill that goes to K-12 schools from the increased exemption. Another provision lowers the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10 percent to 5 percent.
WGCU’s Mike Walcher talks with Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell (pruh-MELL) about his concerns.

A massive proposed AI data center in Palm Beach County is raising questions about environmental safety, government transparency, and whether the county’s zoning laws are keeping up with new technology.  While developers recently secured preliminary administrative approval, elected leaders insist the fight is far from over.  WLRN’s Wilkine Brutus sat down with County Commissioner Maria Sachs to break down where the project stands and why commissioners are stepping in.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce holds its Future of Florida Forum in Orlando next week.Tom Flanigan spoke with the organization’s President/CEO Mark Wilson about the agenda.