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Oct 2, 2026 [3 selected stories]

Florida politics turns toward campaigns, military readiness and household costs

The day’s Florida news mixed an important Jacksonville mayoral contest with a new federal push to protect a military training range and a potential insurance break for renters.

Florida's Voice - Oct 2, 2026

House leader Wyman Duggan enters Jacksonville mayoral race

Florida House Speaker Pro Tempore Wyman Duggan filed paperwork to run for Jacksonville mayor, challenging incumbent Donna Deegan. Duggan said his campaign will focus on affordability, utility costs and accountability in city government.

Florida's Voice - Oct 2, 2026

Scott and Moody seek limits on drilling near Eglin military range

U.S. Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced legislation to restrict new oil and gas development in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range. They said the measure is intended to preserve military readiness in the Gulf of America.

Florida's Voice - Oct 2, 2026

Renters could see nearly 13% insurance rate reduction

Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky approved an average 12.8% decrease for renters insurance policies issued by American Modern Home Insurance Co. The reduction is scheduled to take effect Oct. 11 for new policies and renewals and would apply to about 121,898 policies, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.

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