Battleground Florida

With the regular and special sessions coming to an end, State Rep. Michael Owen (R- Apollo Beach) and State Rep. Michele Rayner (D - St. Petersburg) discuss legislation that made it into the budget and the bills that died in committee. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

In this episode of Battleground Florida, a discussion of how data centers could impact Floridians. Karen Baldwin and Michael Hill of No Data Center Citrus County share why their organization is against data centers, and Matt Putnam of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation discusses why he thinks the centers could be good for taxpayers. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and politi...

Governor Ron DeSantis declared June “Faith and Family Month” in Florida. In this week's Battleground Florida episode, Elizabeth Santeramo of the Hillsborough LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Kristen Browde react to the proclamation. Also, Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala explains the goals behind the local proclamation. Battleground Florida, hosted...

It has been almost a month since the United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Barbara Casanova of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida and Victor DiMaio of the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida discuss Cuba's complicated history with the United States. Plus, a look at how voters are feeling as the November midterm election approaches. Ba...

Some Black democrats in Hillsborough County are expressing concern after some minority neighborhoods were moved into Republican-leaning congressional districts. On this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic Black Caucus President Angela Birdsong discusses the situation, and Congresswoman Laurel Lee works to ease those concerns. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political...

Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Friday approved a finalized state budget. On this episode of Battleground Florida, Rep. Toby Overdorf discusses the process of passing the budget, and Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar expresses concern about how it will impact teachers. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your...

Heidi Davis with the St. Petersburg League of Women's Voters and James Madison Institute CEO Bob McClure react to the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Tampa Bay Young Republicans Executive Director Jake Hoffman discuss the upcoming November Election. "Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters."

Clearview Polling and Research expert Steve Vancore joins Battleground Florida to discuss how affordability and recent disapproval of President Trump will influence the November election in Florida. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

Following the Supreme Court's ruling on redistricting in Louisiana, Common Cause FL Executive Director Amy Keith and Heritage Foundation Policy Expert Cully Stimson discuss the potential implications for Florida's November Election. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

As Gov. DeSantis continues efforts to put a measure on the November ballot that would decide the fate of property taxes in Florida, Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Jeff Kottcamp join this episode to discuss the potential impact on Floridians Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of...

Who are the newest elected officials in Tampa Bay? State Senator-elect Brian Nathan and State Representative-elect Hilary Holley join this episode to discuss their big wins, their platforms, and what you can expect from their time as elected officials. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

How has the recent special election shaken up Florida politics? Hillsborough County GOP Chair Carmen Edmons and Candidate for FL House 64, Luis Salazar, join Battleground Florida to react to recent wins and losses, and what they might mean for the November election. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election H...