In this episode of Battleground Florida, Congressional Candidates Mike Beltran (R-14) and Leela Gray (D-13) discuss their campaigns in Florida's 2026 Primary Elections. Also, University of Tampa Economics Professor Abby Hall discusses the state of the economy.

Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

As early voting for the Florida Primary Election begins, Your Local Election Headquarters continues to speak with candidates who will appear on the ballot. Agriculture Commissioner candidates Matt Taylor (R), Joey Mendoza Atkins (D), and Don Prichard (D) appear in this episode of Battleground Florida.

Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

The Gubernatorial race won't be the only interesting election on ballots in November. In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic candidates Annette Taddeo and Earle Ford discuss what they bring to the election for Florida's next Chief Financial Officer.

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, Gubernatorial candidates Bobby Williams (R) and Representative Dotie Joseph (D) discuss their backgrounds, as well as what makes them different from their more well-known opponents.

Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters

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 political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

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.

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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.

Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

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 expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

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 Local Election Headquarters.