Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary to challenge Senator Ashley Moody in Florida’s upcoming Senate election. Moody was appointed and now seeks election as an incumbent, while Nixon runs as a progressive aiming to mobilize working-class voters in a state trending Republican.
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Ashley Moody was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the Senate seat after Marco Rubio became Secretary of State.
Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary with about 55% of the vote.
Nixon is a progressive Democrat from Jacksonville, known for grassroots organizing and union ties.
Nixon's campaign focuses on lowering living costs, raising wages, and expanding health care.
Polls show Moody leading Nixon by about 8 points in a potential matchup.
Republicans have built a voter registration advantage in Florida and hold an edge in recent statewide elections.
Political betting markets give Republicans around 90% odds of winning the Senate seat.
Democrats hope Nixon’s progressive message will energize voters frustrated by rising costs of living.
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Fox News host Jesse Watters said that President Donald Trump has said many sleazy things, more than Senator Jon Ossoff’s comment about a White House assistant. Watters noted that President Trump has a history of being around attractive women.
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Jesse Watters made comments on Fox News about President Trump and Senator Jon Ossoff.
Watters said President Trump has said more sleazy things than Ossoff’s remark.
Senator Jon Ossoff made a comment about White House assistant Natalie Harp.
Watters mentioned that President Trump has always surrounded himself with attractive women.
The discussion took place on Fox’s show, "The Jesse Watters Show."
The topic involved behavior and remarks related to people close to the White House.
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The Jackson County District Attorney, Angel Myers McIlrath, is investigating the death of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells. She said she cannot share details publicly yet but will present all evidence to a grand jury, which will decide if a crime occurred.
Key Facts
Nolan Wells disappeared after a July 4th boat trip to a barrier island near the Gulf Coast.
His body was found two days later on Horn Island.
The autopsy report and all case evidence will be given to a grand jury for review.
The grand jury will decide if there is evidence of a crime in Wells’ death.
The District Attorney cannot publicly discuss details to follow the law and protect the investigation.
Officials describe convening a grand jury as a normal step for suspicious deaths.
The family plans a prayer rally on what would have been Wells’ 19th birthday, calling for truth and transparency.
The DA has asked the public to be patient and cautious about unofficial information online.
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Oliver Gilbert won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th Congressional District. He is expected to run in the November general election for the seat held by retiring Representative Frederica Wilson.
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Oliver Gilbert is a Miami-Dade County commissioner.
He won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
The current representative, Frederica Wilson, is retiring.
Gilbert defeated six other Democratic candidates in the primary.
Preliminary results came from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
Gilbert will likely compete in the general election in November.
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A deaf woman named Samantha was given the wrong vaccine at a UK doctor's office because staff did not provide a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. A report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found that disabled people often face communication barriers in healthcare, leading to serious mistakes and distress.
Key Facts
Samantha went to get a flu vaccine but was mistakenly given a Covid vaccine.
Staff did not show her a BSL video that could have prevented the error.
The doctor’s office got consent through Samantha’s grandmother, who had dementia and was not present during treatment.
The PHSO recommended the surgery apologize and compensate Samantha £450.
NHS organizations are legally required to support disabled people with accessible communication, like sign language or large print.
The PHSO found many disabled people struggle to get vital information due to lack of accessible formats.
Another case involved a deaf cancer patient whose family was asked to interpret serious news without a professional interpreter.
NHS trusts involved have apologized and promised better communication support for disabled patients.
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Progressive Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat in Florida, beating Alexander Vindman. Nixon had much less campaign money but still won and will face Republican Ashley Moody in the November general election.
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Angie Nixon is a state representative and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Nixon won the Florida Democratic Senate primary against Alexander Vindman.
Vindman is a former army intelligence officer known for his whistleblower role in President Trump’s first impeachment.
Nixon had about $975,000 for her campaign, while Vindman had $16.3 million at the end of July.
The Republican candidate, Ashley Moody, was chosen by Governor DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio.
Moody won a primary election to serve the last two years of Rubio’s Senate term.
The general election will be held in November for the Florida US Senate seat.
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A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. David Morens, pleaded guilty to a crime for trying to hide government records about COVID-19 research. He admitted to using a private email to avoid public records laws and will be sentenced in November.
Key Facts
Dr. David Morens was a senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Morens pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government, a crime that can lead to up to five years in prison.
He used his private email to avoid public records laws related to COVID-19 research.
The hidden records involved discussions on COVID-19 research grants, including a controversial coronavirus grant.
The case followed an investigation by House Republicans into COVID-19 origins and email communications.
Morens had previously denied trying to hide records.
Dr. Fauci has not been charged in this case.
Fauci refused to answer some questions in congressional hearings and was held in contempt of Congress by a Senate committee.
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Rep. Cory Mills lost the Republican primary in Florida’s 7th District to Ryan Elijah. Mills faced an ongoing House Ethics investigation and lost support from key Florida Republicans, including no recent endorsement from President Trump and Governor DeSantis.
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Cory Mills is the current representative for Florida’s 7th District.
He lost the Republican primary to Ryan Elijah, a former TV reporter.
Mills is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations including domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct, which he denies.
President Donald Trump endorsed Mills last year but did not include him in a recent endorsement list.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis does not support Mills.
Other Florida Republican representatives, Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed Ryan Elijah.
Elijah will face a Democratic candidate (either Bale Dalton or former Rep. Alan Grayson) in the November general election.
Democrats view the district as a chance to gain a seat, though Trump won it by 13 points in 2024.
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Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary against Congressman Cory Mills in Florida’s 7th District. Mills faced several investigations related to personal and campaign issues and struggled with fundraising during the race.
Key Facts
Ryan Elijah defeated Cory Mills in the GOP primary election on Tuesday.
Cory Mills is a two-term congressman facing multiple scandals and investigations.
A judge issued a restraining order against Mills after a former girlfriend accused him of threatening to share private photos.
Police looked into an incident where Mills was accused of assaulting a woman, but no charges were filed.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills for possible campaign finance violations and misuse of congressional resources.
Mills denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.
Some Republican colleagues, including Florida Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed Elijah.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he did not support or endorse Cory Mills.
Elijah had over $186,000 in campaign funds compared to Mills' under $70,000.
Elijah’s Democratic opponent, Bale Dalton, had more than $475,000 on hand for the general election race.
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Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their parties’ nominations for Florida governor, setting up a race between a Republican and a Democrat. Florida usually votes Republican in statewide races, making Donalds the favorite, but recent polls show the competition could be closer than usual.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds is the Republican nominee for Florida governor.
David Jolly is the Democratic nominee for Florida governor.
Florida has leaned Republican in recent years, with President Trump and Governor DeSantis winning by large margins.
Republicans have more registered voters in Florida than Democrats.
Recent polls show Donalds leads Jolly by about 5 to 7 points, which is closer than expected.
Some polls show many undecided voters and a very close race among independents.
A Democrat has not won the Florida governorship in more than 25 years.
Experts say an upset by Jolly would be rare but possible if independents change their votes or local issues become very important.
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Byron Donalds won the Republican primary and David Jolly won the Democratic primary for Florida governor. They will compete in the general election for control of Florida, the third-largest state in the U.S.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds is a current U.S. Representative from Naples and Fort Myers areas.
Donalds was backed by President Donald Trump and is known for supporting the "Make America Great Again" movement.
Donalds is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and previously challenged Kevin McCarthy for House speaker.
David Jolly is a former Republican who switched to the Democratic Party and won the Democratic primary.
James Fishback, a far-right candidate, lost the Republican primary; he was known for controversial language and support from Nick Fuentes.
Florida is seen as leaning strongly Republican, and Donalds is favored to win the governor's race in November.
The Cook Political Report classifies the race as "Solid R," meaning it is expected to go to the Republican candidate.
This election follows a trend of Florida moving more toward the Republican Party over the last decade.
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Austin Rogers, who worked as general counsel for Senator Rick Scott in Florida, is expected to win the Republican primary for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. He will compete for a House seat left open by a retiring member.
Key Facts
Austin Rogers served as general counsel for Senator Rick Scott from June 2025 to February 2026.
Rogers is projected to win the Republican primary in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.
The seat is open because the previous representative is retiring.
Rogers won against several other Republican candidates.
Decision Desk HQ provided the projection of Rogers’ primary win.
The primary win positions Rogers to run in the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Evan Power, the chair of the Florida GOP, is expected to lose the Republican primary for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Austin Rogers won the nomination to replace the retiring Representative Neal Dunn.
Key Facts
Evan Power is the current chair of the Florida GOP.
The primary election was for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District seat.
Austin Rogers won the Republican nomination.
The seat is open because Representative Neal Dunn is retiring.
Power is projected to finish fourth out of eight candidates.
The information comes from Decision Desk HQ election results.
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Republican Senator Ashley Moody and Democratic state Representative Angie Nixon won their primary races and will compete in the November election for a U.S. Senate seat from Florida. Moody was appointed to the seat last year and seeks to win a special election to finish the term, while Nixon defeated a notable opponent in her primary and runs on progressive policies.
Key Facts
Ashley Moody, a Republican, was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2025 and is running to keep the seat until early 2029.
Angie Nixon, a Democrat, won her primary against Alex Vindman and supports progressive ideas like Medicare for All and paid family leave.
Moody previously served as Florida's attorney general and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Nixon has represented part of Jacksonville in the Florida statehouse since 2020.
Moody presents herself as a Florida native with strong support for law enforcement and public safety.
Florida was a purple state but has leaned more Republican in recent years, with the last Democratic Senate win in 2012.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to control the chamber and see Florida’s race as key to that goal.
The general election between Moody and Nixon will take place in November.
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Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman endorsed by President Trump, won Florida’s Republican primary to run for governor. If elected in November, Donalds would be the first Black governor in any southern U.S. state.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, beating three other Republican candidates.
Donalds was endorsed by President Trump but not by current Governor Ron DeSantis.
Donalds focuses on cutting property taxes and insurance costs and supports President Trump’s agenda.
Donalds could become the first Black governor in a southern state if he wins the November election.
The Democratic candidate is David Jolly, who ran a moderate campaign and previously switched parties.
Florida has not elected a Democratic governor since 1994 and no Democrat has won a statewide race since 2018.
DeSantis was once a rival to Trump during the Republican presidential primary.
Donalds did not focus on Republican opponents in his ads but targeted the Democratic nominee, David Jolly.
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Harvard Medical School will pay $53 million to settle lawsuits from families whose donated bodies were stolen and sold by a former morgue manager. Cedric Lodge admitted to taking parts from cadavers between 2018 and 2021 and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Key Facts
Harvard agreed to pay $53 million to end lawsuits about mishandled body donations.
Cedric Lodge, the former morgue manager, sold body parts online from 2018 to 2021.
Lodge used his role managing the Anatomical Gifts Program to take parts from donated cadavers.
After medical use, bodies are usually cremated or buried, but Lodge sold parts to buyers in two states.
Lodge pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison; his wife also pleaded guilty and was sentenced to over one year.
The lawsuits accused Harvard of ignoring Lodge’s actions for years before his indictment.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed the lawsuits to continue after initially being dismissed.
Harvard will create a scholarship for medical students starting in 2027-2028 to honor body donors.
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Police in Philadelphia are looking for a man wearing a scary mask that looks like the doll Chucky. The man has been scaring people and asked a woman, "Are you ready to die?" Authorities want to find him to keep the community safe.
Key Facts
The man wore a mask similar to Chucky, a horror movie doll.
He reportedly asked a woman the question, "Are you ready to die?"
The incident took place in Philadelphia.
Police are actively searching for the man.
The man has been frightening local residents.
No injuries or crimes beyond frightening people have been reported so far.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or other identifying details.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Florida state Representative Angie Nixon is expected to win the Democratic primary against Alexander Vindman for the Florida Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Vindman gained national attention as a key witness during President Trump's first impeachment trial.
Key Facts
Angie Nixon is a state representative in Florida running for the Florida Senate.
Alexander Vindman is known for his role as a whistleblower in President Trump's first impeachment trial.
Nixon and Vindman were the only two Democrats competing for the Democratic nomination for the Florida Senate seat.
Decision Desk HQ projects that Nixon will defeat Vindman in the primary election.
This contest is part of the upcoming election cycle for Florida Senate seats.
Winning the Democratic primary means Nixon will face Republican candidate Moody in the general election.
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Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, and David Jolly, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, are set to compete in the Florida governor’s race this fall. They are running to replace Governor Ron DeSantis, who is stepping down.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, beating 10 other candidates.
David Jolly won the Democratic primary, defeating five other Democrats.
Governor Ron DeSantis will not seek re-election this year.
David Jolly previously served as a Republican but is now running as a Democrat.
The race will decide who becomes the next governor of Florida.
Decision Desk HQ projected this upcoming matchup.
DeSantis had been a candidate for president in 2024 before focusing back on Florida.
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