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Oct. 5, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ETFlorida's 2026 gubernatorial election will feature Republican Byron Donalds against Democrat David Jolly.Current Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.If elected, Byron Donalds would become the first African-American governor of Florida.David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, left the GOP in 2018 and is now running as a Democrat.For the first time since 2019, Florida's governor's mansion will be occupied by someone other than Ron DeSantis, who replaced term-limited Republican incumbent Rick Scott.DeSantis, a Republican, is ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive...

Updated July 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETBuying a home is a huge milestone people save up most of their lives for, but it's very different from owning a home, according to a survey.Nearly 2 in 3 homebuyers said homeownership has been more expensive than expected, according to business software Jobber's survey of 800 adults who purchased a home in the past two years. Of those, only 44% budgeted for ongoing maintenance, the data showed.Buyers are so focused on homeownership that most budget for the purchase, not the full cost of...