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Hosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.
Battleground Florida is hosted by WFLA Now. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Closing arguments in races for Attorney General, District 14 | Battleground Florida" (28 October 2026, 55 minutes), "CFO candidates discuss tight election | Battleground Florida" (21 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "Palm Beach GOP on voter guide controversy involving sexual abuse allegations | Battleground Florida" (14 October 2026, 55 minutes).
Battleground Florida publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for Battleground Florida is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Battleground Florida requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Battleground Florida's contact route on record: verified email.
WFLA Now hosts Battleground Florida, a news podcast with 28 episodes published.
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic nominee for Florida Attorney General Jose Javier Rodriguez discusses his campaign. WFLA invited his opponent, Republican incumbent James Uthmeier, but his team did not...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and his Democratic challenger Annette Taddeo discuss their campaigns in the Midterm Election. Plus, School Board Member Thomas Edwards...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, Palm Beach GOP Chair Carl Cascio addresses the controversial voter guide that included the party’s pick for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, who was removed after he...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon talks about the Florida Senate race, Sarasota Republican Party Vice Chair Alice Rothbauer expresses confidence in Republican Senator Ashley Moody, and...
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This week on Battleground Florida, retired Army General Leela Gray and Florida Republican Party Chair Evan Power discuss the race to represent District 13. Plus, La Gaceta Publisher Patrick Manteiga gives perspective on...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) and Kimberly Overman (D) discuss their campaigns to represent District 12 following the mid-decade redistricting. Also, Florida Secretary of State Cord...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, we look at how Amendment 3, the initiative that aims to eliminate property taxes eventually, could impact local governments. Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers expresses...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, DSA Orlando member Cliff Connolly explains the organization's political ideals, Florida Republican Party chair Evan Power discusses the upcoming Midterm Election, and St...
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This week in Your Election Headquarters, Candidates in the runoff election for the Sarasota School Board, Jimmy Glover and Heidi Brandt, discuss their visions for education in the county. Plus, Political Reporter...
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In this episode of Battleground Florida, Former Congressman David Jolly and State Representative Angie Nixon discuss the path forward after securing their Democratic nominations in Florida's Primary Election...
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On this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic State Representatives Fentrice Driskell and Michele Rayner discuss their campaigns for the District 16 Senate seat. Plus, WFLA Political Reporters Ty Russell and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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With the regular and special sessions coming to an end, State Rep. Michael Owen (R) and State Rep. Michele Rayner (D) discuss legislation that made it into the budget and the bills that died in committee. Battleground...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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