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Florida
MediaBias News has published 11 stories involving Florida, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesByron Donalds' Governor Bid Raises Questions on Republican Support
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is seen as closer to a run for Florida governor, prompting questions about Republican voters' willingness to support a Black candidate. The coverage highlights a quote from Harry Belafonte on persistent racism.
United States1 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesRepublican redistricting efforts in Texas and Florida may fall short
Republican-drawn congressional maps in Texas and Florida, intended to boost the party's House majority, may not yield the expected gains. Democrats argue that the maps miscalculated the impact of Hispanic and rural voters, while economic concerns and dissatisfaction with Donald Trump could hinder Republican candidates.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 61![Colombians and Haitians who are accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise are escorted in handcuffs to their court hearing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 26, 2025 [Odelyn Joseph/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6ab02ebac4bef-1789931194.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Latin America18 suspects extradited from Haiti to US for president's assassination trial
Eighteen individuals accused in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been extradited from Haiti to the United States. Federal prosecutor Jason Reding Quiñones confirmed the transfer, with suspects to face trial in Florida.
Latin America2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesStarbucks settles Florida DEI lawsuit for $1 million
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and cease race- and sex-based hiring goals companywide to settle a civil rights lawsuit. The agreement, confirmed by Florida's Attorney General, applies to all Starbucks operations and requires annual compliance certifications for four years.
United States2 min readTrust 70 · Craft 95 · Hype 30- Business & Economy · United States
Iran War Costs Americans $100 Billion in Extra Energy Expenses
The war in Iran has cost American consumers an estimated $100 billion in additional energy expenses, according to Brown University. The figure continues to increase, adding approximately $1 million every two minutes.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41 
Climate · United StatesTropical Storm Dolly remnants may reform near Florida
The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly, which brought heavy rain to the Caribbean, are being watched for potential redevelopment near the Bahamas or Florida this week. Another system, Invest 97L, is expected to make landfall in Texas or Louisiana.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesFlorida ACA Enrollment Drops Amid Premium Hikes
Florida has seen a significant drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment, with around 440,000 residents losing coverage. This comes after enhanced federal subsidies expired in January, leading to premium increases and forcing many to forgo insurance.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesAlexander Vindman loses Florida Senate primary as Trump calls him 'treasonous creep'
Former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman lost the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida to state Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialists of America member. Donald Trump celebrated the result on Truth Social, calling Vindman a 'treasonous creep' and demanding his prosecution.
United States4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 75
Politics · United StatesFlorida primaries to replace DeSantis and fill Rubio Senate term
Florida voters choose nominees on 20 August 2026 to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis and to complete Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term. The state’s first congressional primaries under a new Republican-drawn map will also take place.
United States5 min readTrust 57 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesDavid Jolly runs for Florida governor as Democrat after Republican past
David Jolly, a Republican-turned-independent, is running for Florida governor as a Democrat, challenging Rep. Byron Donalds in a state that has shifted strongly Republican. Jolly acknowledges the difficulty of reversing Florida’s ban on transgender girls in school sports but argues Democrats can still compete.
United States5 min readTrust 82 · Craft 65 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
Florida AG threatens WNBA players with assault charges after Cunningham foul
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would charge WNBA players with assault if a foul like the one on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham occurred in Florida. The threat followed a Flagrant 2 foul by Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected and later claimed the call was due to ‘white privilege’.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
