James Call
Capitol Reporter at Tallahassee Democrat
Dad to Josh and Joe, Beatles fanatic, Mark Twain fan, loves the Buckeyes, and Statehouse reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat and USA Today Florida Network
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tallahassee.com | Cheryl McCloud |James Call
David Jolly, a former congressman, announced he will run for Florida governor in the 2026 election. Formerly a Republican, Jolly switched to Democrat earlier this year. Current Gov. Ron DeSantis will not be eligible to run in 2026 due to term limits. David Jolly has announced he will run for Florida governor in 2026, what he described a once-in-a-generation election in which a dramatic change is possible and a reset of Florida politics can occur.
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tallahassee.com | James Call
'I think that culture wars have broken who we are as a community,' Jolly says. James CallUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaFormer Republican congressman David Jolly is running for Florida governor as a Democrat in 2026. Jolly's platform prioritizes lowering property insurance premiums, increasing teacher salaries, and ethics reform. He aims to counter the culture wars championed by Governor DeSantis and appeal to a broad coalition of voters.
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4 days ago |
tallahassee.com | James Call
James CallUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaFlorida lawmakers are considering a 2% pay raise with a $1,000 minimum for state employees. The final budget decision, including the pay raise, rests with DeSantis, who could veto it. A pay raise for state workers is still in play as Florida lawmakers return to the Capitol this week to work on a state budget. Under an agreement the House and Senate reached May 31, some 112,000 state employees would receive a 2% salary increase with a minimum raise of $1,000.
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4 days ago |
yahoo.com | James Call
A pay raise for state workers is still in play as Florida lawmakers return to the Capitol this week to work on a state budget. Under an agreement the House and Senate reached May 31, some 112,000 state employees would receive a 2% salary increase with a minimum raise of $1,000. Few details about other parts of the spending plan have been released.
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6 days ago |
tallahassee.com | James Call
Thrasher was widely admired for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to education. He successfully led FSU through various challenges, including a campus shooting and a fraternity hazing death. Thrasher prioritized listening to diverse perspectives and modifying his views based on feedback.
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