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Politics / Issues

In Polk, voters pass a land conservation property tax as Republicans sweep

Jessica Meszaros

Colleen Burton will return to the state Senate and will be joined by fellow Republican Ben Albritton in representing Polk residents. Meantime, Scott Franklin won reelection to Congress.
Politics / Issues

Florida's U.S. House Incumbents Have Strong Showings Statewide As Spano Loses

Lakeland City Commissioner Scott Franklin, with the backing of a leading ally of President Donald Trump, was on the verge Tuesday night of toppling…
Politics / Issues

Ross Spano Loses Re-Election Bid For Congress

Steve Newborn

It looks like Ross Spano will be a one-term Congressman.Unofficial results from the Florida Division of Elections for Congressional District 15 show…

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