2026 in Florida

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2026
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Florida
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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Florida.

Contents

Incumbents

State Government

Chairs of Major Political Parties

Events

January

February

Scheduled events

Unknown dates

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References

  1. Fineout, Gary (January 7, 2026). "DeSantis calls April special legislative session on Florida congressional redistricting". Politico.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Spitzer, Michelle (January 12, 2026). "Florida's first execution of 2026 is in February. Here's the details". Florida Today.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Gancarski, A.G. (January 12, 2026). "Jay Collins declares for Governor". Florida Politics.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Teman, Sasha (January 12, 2026). "Florida legislative session kicks off Tuesday". Spectrum News 13.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Perry, Mitch (January 13, 2026). "In his last State-of-the-State address, DeSantis vows: 'We will get the job done.'". Florida Pheonix.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Svirnovskiy, Gregory (January 13, 2026). "Florida Rep. Neal Dunn to retire". Politico.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Jones, Samadhi (January 14, 2026). "Tanenbaum Joins the Supreme Court". Florida Bar News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. Jones, Samadhi (January 16, 2026). "Court opens door to new law school accreditors for Bar admission". Florida Bar News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Grylls, George (January 21, 2026). "Boris Johnson is teaching at US universities. Students can't get enough". The Times.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Fins, Antonio (January 16, 2025). "Southern Boulevard named for Trump. Is Palm Beach International next?". The Palm Beach Post.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Gancarski, A.G. (January 19, 2026). "Severed alliance: Christina Pushaw befriends, advises James Fishback … then regrets it". Florida Politics.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. Russo, Ralph (January 19, 2026). "Indiana completes one of the most astonishing turnarounds in all sports with first national title". The New York Times.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. Dixon, Drew (January 19, 2026). "James Uthmeier: Florida's affirmative action laws are unconstitutional". Florida Politics.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. Schneider, Mike (January 22, 2026). "Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt". Associated Press.
  15. Gancarski, A.G. (January 24, 2026). "'Team Freedom': Gov. DeSantis tightens Florida's ties with Germany". Florida Politics.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. Saunders, Jim (January 23, 2026). "DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted in 1986 murder of Manatee grocery-store owner". WUSF.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. Ogles, Jacob (January 23, 2026). "Keith Gross accuses Evan Power of abusing Florida GOP resources to boost congressional bid". Florida Politics.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. Rosica, Jim (January 28, 2026). "Florida Senate president Albritton discharged from hospital". Naples Daily News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. Scorsch, Peter (January 27, 2026). "Vern Buchanan to retire from Congress after 20 years of distinguished service". Florida Politics.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. Sexton, Christine (January 28, 2026). "DeSantis administration sued over changes to AIDS insurance and drugs program". Florida Phoenix.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. Butler, Cody (January 20, 2026). "Florida to cut $120 million from AIDS drug assistance program". WCTV.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. Sullivan, Dan (January 29, 2026). "Tampa judge barred from sentencing in shooting of rapper Julio Foolio". Tampa Bay Times.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. Shields, Malcolm (January 28, 2026). "Florida bans nurse from practicing after disturbing social media comments about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt". WPBF 25 News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. Khalyleh, Hana; Greenlee, Will (January 31, 2026). "Florida cop killer's death warrant signed by DeSantis. What to know". USA Today.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. Shepard, Skyler (January 30, 2026). "Second FL nurse loses RN status after posts saying he'd refuse anesthesia to MAGA patients". WPEC CBS 12.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. Turner, Jim (February 3, 2026). "Florida declares end to all 2026 ballot initiative petition drives as new law takes effect". Jacksonville Business Journal.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. Harrell, Gershon (February 3, 2026). "Florida DOE warns against student protests, educator involvement". CBS12 News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  28. Coultoff, Alexa (January 30, 2026). "Florida to give driver's license exams only in English, DMV says". Tampa Bay Times.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. "Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Special Legislative Session on Congressional Redistricting". Executive Office of the Governor. January 7, 2026.
  30. "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025.
  31. McCloud, Cheryl (3 September 2025). "Race for next Florida governor hits 27 candidates. See list of those seeking to replace DeSantis" . Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  32. Christensen, Caroline (October 1, 2025). "Trial delayed until Oct. 2026 for man charged with FSU shooting". WCTV.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  33. Jacobs, Jennifer; O'Keefe, Ed; Brown, Kristen (September 5, 2025). "Trump announces plans to host 2026 G20 summit at his Doral resort". CBS News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)