James Fishback

Briana Whatley sued James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, for over $11,000 in unpaid scholarship money from Incubate Debate, the company he founded, after she won regional and national championships in their competition.

Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary is described as chaotic, with Byron Donalds leading by a wide margin. Donalds faces scrutiny over his defense of a controversial Epstein-related artifact, spelling errors in campaign materials, and inconsistent policy stances on issues like data centers. Other candidates include Jay Collins and James Fishback, while Trump’s endorsement is highlighted as a significant advantage.

James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, is promoting policies to eliminate property taxes and ban data centers. He has faced accusations of using antisemitic and racist language and was questioned about remarks involving the terms 'slave' and 'lynched' during an interview. Fishback trails in polls behind Congressman Byron Donalds but remains a top contender with 9% of the vote.

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Janine Stanwood and guests including Florida Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback, newly designated Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Rafael Villalobos, and Monroe County Commission District 2 candidates Michelle Lincoln and George Lopez. The full episode is available for viewing.

James Fishback is running for governor of Florida. He appeared on the latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' with host Janine Stanwood.

A Florida judge refused to remove gubernatorial candidate James Fishback from the ballot, ruling he did not establish residency in Washington, D.C., and stating the court should not decide the election. The decision upholds Fishback's eligibility despite claims he violated Florida's seven-year residency requirement for governor.

A judge rejected a lawsuit to remove James Fishback from the gubernatorial ballot, allowing him to remain in the race. The lawsuit, filed by Jay Collins, challenged Fishback's residency based on his Washington, D.C. home, but he retained Florida residency.

James Fishback faced a Leon County hearing to determine his eligibility for the gubernatorial race after admitting to voting and purchasing property in Washington, D.C., which could violate Florida's constitutional requirements. During the hearing, Fishback threatened to imprison the lieutenant governor’s senior adviser and exchanged insults with supporters. The judge delayed ruling on his ballot status.

A judge began hearing testimony in a lawsuit challenging whether James Fishback met Florida's residency requirements to run for governor. The case, brought by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, alleges Fishback falsely certified residency, with both sides presenting evidence about his primary residence in Washington, D.C., versus Florida.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds campaigned in Hialeah, emphasizing public safety and housing affordability while defending his decision to avoid gubernatorial debates. He cited leading poll numbers and criticized opponents for 'grasping at straws,' also addressing a civil lawsuit against him as 'frivolous.'

Three Republican candidates debated gubernatorial policies, focusing on affordability, data center regulations, and opposition to DEI. They clashed over state versus local control of data centers and policy approaches.

Jay Collins, a Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate, has filed a lawsuit challenging James Fishback's eligibility to run for governor, alleging Fishback has not met Florida's seven-year residency requirement. Collins claims Fishback's activities in Washington, D.C., including voting and property ownership, disqualify him, while Fishback provided a 2016 Florida driver's license to counter the claim.

James Fishback, a Republican running for Florida governor, threatened to send civilians armed with AR-15s to end 'teen takeovers' following a weekend shooting.

Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback married Valeria, a mystery blonde, weeks after ending his relationship with his girlfriend. Fishback dismissed a news outlet's inquiry with a defensive statement referencing 'AIPAC-inspired fake news.'