🏛️ DOME is The Florida Pundit’s daily briefing on the people, policies, campaigns, courts and controversies shaping Florida politics.
Today’s midday edition covers the latest developments in Florida’s statewide Cabinet races, the Republican gubernatorial primary, congressional campaigns and election news as candidates continue preparing for the Aug. 18 primary.
With just one month remaining before Election Day, campaigns are accelerating statewide as new endorsements, fundraising reports, legal challenges and policy announcements continue to reshape the political landscape.
🏛️ INSIDE TODAY’S DOME
- Florida Chamber endorsements reshape Cabinet races
- Governor’s race continues to intensify
- Congressional campaigns continue across Florida
- Election Integrity update
- What to Watch this weekend
💼 CABINET WATCH
Florida Chamber Backs Cabinet Incumbents
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has now endorsed both Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, giving two statewide Republican incumbents support from one of Florida’s most influential business organizations.
Read more:
Florida Chamber Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Florida CFO
Florida Chamber Endorses Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner
⚖️ STATE GOVERNMENT
Uthmeier Investigation Continues
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s investigation into potassium bromate remains one of Florida’s highest-profile consumer protection actions.
The Attorney General has subpoenaed General Mills seeking records involving bromated flour products sold in Florida.
Read more:
Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida’s Food Supply Chain
🗳️ GOVERNOR’S RACE
Florida’s Republican primary continues entering a more competitive phase.
Byron Donalds
Donalds remains the Republican front-runner through endorsements, fundraising and polling.
Paul Renner
Renner continues arguing President Donald Trump made his endorsement decision before fully evaluating the Republican field.
Jay Collins
Collins is making electability a central theme of his campaign, arguing Republicans should nominate the strongest general election candidate.
David Jolly
On the Democratic side, David Jolly continues responding to questions surrounding his previous association with Leo Govoni while focusing his campaign on government accountability and services for Floridians with disabilities.
🏛️ CONGRESSIONAL WATCH
Eliott Rodriguez Continues CD-27 Campaign
Former Miami television anchor Eliott Rodriguez continues emphasizing his lifelong ties to Florida’s 27th Congressional District as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination against incumbent Rep. María Elvira Salazar.
⚖️ ELECTION INTEGRITY
St. Johns Criminal Case Moves Forward
The criminal investigation involving alleged unauthorized Republican voter guides remains one of Florida’s most closely watched election integrity cases.
📊 CAMPAIGN TRAIL
With one month remaining before Florida’s primary election, candidates continue traveling the state, releasing endorsements, raising campaign funds and sharpening contrasts with their opponents. The coming weeks are expected to bring additional policy proposals, campaign events and legal developments across several statewide races.
📅 WHAT TO WATCH TODAY
- Additional Florida Chamber endorsements
- Governor’s race fundraising activity
- New campaign endorsements
- Attorney General Uthmeier investigation updates
- Florida congressional campaign announcements
- Election filings
- Fishback eligibility lawsuit developments
DOME Briefing is updated regularly as major Florida political developments occur. Check back throughout the day for breaking news, campaign coverage, election updates and government accountability reporting from The Florida Pundit.
🔗 RELATED COVERAGE
- Florida Elections 2026: Candidates, Races, Ballot Measures and Election News
- Florida Chamber Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Florida CFO
- Florida Chamber Endorses Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner
- Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida’s Food Supply Chain
- Paul Renner Says Trump Didn’t Do Due Diligence Before Endorsing Byron Donalds
- Jay Collins Says Some GOP Rivals Can’t Win the General Election
- Byron Donalds Defends Debate Decision During Hialeah Campaign Stop
- David Jolly Denies Knowledge of Alleged $100M Special Needs Trust Fraud
- Eliott Rodriguez Highlights Miami Roots in Bid for Congress
- Five Charged in Alleged Fake Republican Voter Guide Scheme in St. Johns County
Sources
Florida Department of State, Division of Elections
Florida Department of Financial Services
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida Office of the Attorney General
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