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Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Nikki Fried, left, who’s seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, has sought to paint her opponent Charlie Crist as anti-abortion.
Which Florida Democrat hoping to replace DeSantis is raising more money off abortion?
One of Charlie Crist’s best days for small-dollar donations was when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Florida’s other candidates for governor: Who are they?
The Florida Governor's Mansion
Aside from the main contenders (DeSantis, Crist and Fried), eight other candidates have qualified to run for governor. Who are they?
Pasco County School Board race in full swing as issues come into focus
Bus drivers for the Pasco County school system demonstrate April 29, 2022 at district headquarters, saying they are underpaid. Employee salaries, along with district finances and a proposed property tax referendum are among the issues in this year's races for School Board.
District finances, school culture are among the topics, with seven candidates vying for three seats.
Hillsborough candidates differ on proposed property tax for schools
Candidates wait to answer questions from the audience during the Tiger Bay candidate forum for the Hillsborough School Board on June 17, 2022, at The Cuban Club in Tampa. From left are Alysha "Aly Marie" Legge, Karen Perez, Roshaun Gendrett, Danielle Smalley, Hunter Gambrell and Damaris Allen.
On other issues, most of this year’s School Board hopefuls are adopting middle-of-the-road positions.

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  1. Val Demings announces she has COVID following Democrats’ conference in Tampa
    Yesterday• Politics
    Congresswoman Val Demings speaks on stage during the Leadership Blue Gala for the Florida Democratic Party on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Tampa.
  2. Pinellas School Board member Lisa Cane faces challenges from right and left
    Yesterday• Education
    From left, Brad DeCorte, incumbent Lisa Cane and Bronson Oudshoff are competing to represent District 2 on the Pinellas County School Board.
  3. Crist, Fried each make their case to be governor as Democrats meet in Tampa
    Jul. 17• Politics
    Charlie Crist arrives with his fiancé, Chelsea Grimes, before the start of the Leadership Blue Gala for the Florida Democratic Party on Saturday in Tampa.
  5. In Tampa, 2 events — and 2 visions for Florida — collide as Democrats, Moms for Liberty meet
    Jul. 17• Politics
    State Senate minority leader Lauren Book speaks on stage during the Leadership Blue Gala for the Florida Democratic Party on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Tampa.
  6. National interest in DeSantis surges, sparking new round of presidential buzz
    Jul. 15• Politics
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attends a media event for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge, an annual hunting event, on June 16 in Miami.
  7. Pinellas congressional hopeful Anna Paulina Luna sued over dog bite
    Jul. 15• Elections
    Republican congressional hopeful Anna Paulina Luna.
  8. Kamala Harris highlights Biden’s Middle East trip, abortion rights battle during Florida visit
    Jul. 14• Politics
    Vice President Kamala Harris is seen with U.S. Special Operations Command Commander General Richard Clarke, right, and U.S. Central Command Commander General Michael Kurilla, left, after a meeting during her visit to U.S. Central Command and the Joint Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base Thursday in Tampa.
  9. Which Florida Democrat hoping to replace DeSantis is raising more money off abortion?
    Jul. 14• Health
    Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Nikki Fried, left, who’s seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, has sought to paint her opponent Charlie Crist as anti-abortion.
  10. Where Nikki Fried stands on the issues as she runs for governor
    Jul. 12• Politics
    Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running for governor of Florida, answers questions from the Miami Herald Editorial Board, Monday, July 11, 2022.
  11. How a crowded GOP field could help Trump in 2024 campaign
    Jul. 9• Elections
    Former President Donald Trump speaks during an event with Joe Lombardo, Clark County sheriff and Republican candidate for Nevada governor, and republican Nevada Senate candidate Adam Laxalt, on July 8 in Las Vegas.
  12. Charlie Crist announces affordable housing plan in campaign for governor
    Jul. 7• Politics
    Charlie Crist, a candidate for governor of Florida, speaks during a barbecue event held by the Century Village Democratic club on Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Deerfield Beach.
  13. Nikki Fried’s ad misleads on Crist’s position on abortion access
    Jul. 7• Politics
    Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist answer questions during a Palm Beach 2022 Gubernatorial Forum, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach.
  14. Congressional candidate James Judge is raffling off AR-15-style rifles tied to fundraising
    Jul. 6• Tampa
    Tampa Republican James Judge is running for the GOP nod to face U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
  15. DeSantis taps Pete Antonacci to lead new elections security office
    Jul. 6• Politics
    Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped Pete Antonacci, who has held a number of government roles, to lead the new state "Election Crimes and Security" office.
  16. Does Pasco School Board candidate live in his district? Opponents say no.
    Jun. 30• Education
    As a candidate for the District 1 seat on the Pasco County School Board, Al Hernandez is facing questions from opponents about his residency.
  17. Democrats question eligibility of Republican seeking Florida congressional seat
    Jun. 29• Elections
    Jerry Torres
  18. Tampa-based state House race could showcase new style of campaigning
    Jun. 25• Elections
    One candidate in the race is leaning on online infuencers, such as “DC Drain," whose real name, Rogan O’Handley, seen here speaking at a rally in St. Petersburg last year.
  19. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
    Jun. 24• Health
    People celebrate Friday outside the Supreme Court in Washington after the court released a decision that ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years.
  20. Why Florida isn’t losing the right to an abortion … yet
    Jun. 24• Health
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds up a 15-week abortion ban law after signing it, Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Kissimmee.
  21. Democrat Cohn makes last minute entry into District 15 congressional race
    Jun. 24• Elections
    Democrat Alan Cohn has filed to run for the District 15 congressional seat.
  22. Suit seeks Hillsborough election records on 2020 voter education spending
    Jun. 22• Politics
    Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer.
  23. After DeSantis weighs in, Shawn Harrison withdraws from Tampa Senate race
    Jun. 22• Politics
    Republican Shawn Harrison is a former Tampa City Council and state House member.
  24. Ex-Florida governor candidate Andrew Gillum indicted on fraud charges, arrested by FBI
    Jun. 22• Politics
    Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum leaves federal court in Tallahassee on June 22, 2022, after being indicted on wire fraud and other counts.
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