Tristan Wood
Senior Reporter/ATC HostTristan Wood is a senior producer and host with WFSU Public Media. A South Florida native and University of Florida graduate, he focuses on state government in the Sunshine State and local panhandle political happenings.
Prior to joining the WFSU team, Tristan spent three years covering the legislature with outlets including Florida Politics, City & State Florida, and Fresh Take Florida.
When he’s not on the airwaves, Tristan is either taking road trips with his pit bull named String Bean, going to alt-rock concerts or watching the Miami Heat.
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The move came after a new state law passed last year puts civilian panels under the control of Florida police chiefs and sheriffs, and bans those boards from investigating police misconduct. -
The Tallahassee City Commission has a yearly retreat where they get staff presentations about the city’s various departments, projects, and progress on prior goals. -
The former Leon County Republican Party Chair bested Charlotte County GOP Chair Dave Kalin in a 183-19 vote. This is the first time he has been elected to serve in the position. -
Floridians have been tapped to be Trump’s Chief of Staff, Attorney General, Secretary of State, National Security advisor and Center for Disease Control head. -
Henry has helmed the Duval Democrats since 2019, when he became the youngest chair in the local party’s history. -
An over 20-year veteran of the Florida legislature and former Duval County Democratic Party Chair, Gibson is so far the only person who has announced they would be challenging incumbent FDP Chair Nikki Fried. -
Tallahassee State College student and 20-year-old Jayden D'Onofrio was youngest PAC Chairman in Florida last election cycle. -
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton said during a press conference Monday he does not yet know the solution, but is paying close attention to that community. -
Fine is one of three Republicans who have entered the special election for former congressman Mike Waltz’s seat, but he has president-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement. -
Ryan Wesley Routh is already facing federal felony charges for his assassination attempt against President-Elect Donald Trump earlier this year. Now, he has been charged in Florida.
