Samantha Putterman

An ad by FL GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds attacks Democratic opponent David Jolly over a 2011 meeting on a bill that could have expanded offshore drilling. While attending counts as lobbying, the ad lacks context.

Florida gubernatorial candidates Democrat David Jolly and Republican U.S Rep. Byron Donalds spoke at WLRN’s Sept. 23 Sunshine Economy Summit. PolitiFact fact-checked some of their statements.

In a speech to the U.N. General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the United States’ use of military power abroad and criticized the international community for inaction. PolitiFact fact-checked his remarks.

Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly proposes shifting hurricane wind coverage to a state fund. GOP nominee U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds calls it a “hurricane tax.” We fact-checked the competing claims.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, said U.S. measles outbreaks were caused by “rampant illegal immigration” during President Joe Biden’s administration. There’s no evidence to support that.

An ad supporting U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in Florida's governor race says his Democratic opponent David Jolly supports "gender changing surgeries on kids." The ad deceptively edited Jolly’s remarks.

James Fishback, a GOP Florida governor candidate, said Congress voted to merge the U.S. and Israeli militaries. The House passed a bill that strengthens data and technology sharing between the two countries. It doesn’t create any joint military.

Florida GOP candidates at the “Sunshine State Showdown” focused more on criticizing New York City and state politics than their primary or Democratic rivals. We fact-checked a day of their remarks.

Opponents of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax plan say the Republican measure would defund essential public services or cause new taxes as Florida’s local governments try to cover the revenue shortfall. Would it?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax plan would raise the state’s threshold for taxing primary homes from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028. We fact-checked DeSantis on the percentage of Florida homeowners who would not have to pay taxes.