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09/18/2026

ANNIKA MEDIA DAY | ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — FNN’s Todd Grasley catches up with LPGA golfer Melanie Green as she looks ahead to her return to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican this November.

Green talks about returning to the Tampa Bay area, competing close to home and what she’s looking forward to when she steps back onto the course at Pelican Golf Club.

Todd Grasley / Florida National News

09/18/2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — ANNIKA Media Day took over Tropicana Field Thursday as Melanie Green represented The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican ahead of this November’s tournament.

The LPGA rookie and former USF All-American threw out the ceremonial first pitch and spent time connecting with fans throughout the event, including young children who came out to experience the day. Green was also featured in media interviews and photo opportunities as ANNIKA promoted the upcoming tournament.

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican returns to the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair this November.

Photos Nisey Spruill / Florida National News

09/17/2026

Jenny Rosario, host and Vice President of Florida National News/FNN News Network, moderates a panel discussion at a Leadership Institute event. Rosario guided the onstage conversation as panelists shared perspectives on leadership, professional development and community engagement.

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09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S RACE BREAKS PARTY LINES: REPUBLICANS BACK JOLLY, DEMOCRAT BACKS DONALDS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (FNN) — Florida’s 2026 governor’s race is drawing new attention for cross-party endorsements as Republicans line up behind Democratic nominee David Jolly while a prominent Democrat has endorsed Republican nominee Byron Donalds.

Jolly’s campaign launched “Republicans for Jolly” in St. Petersburg, with former 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Williams announcing his support for Jolly.

Republican Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse and Greg Wilson, a former U.S. Treasury Department official who served during the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, are co-chairing the Republicans for Jolly coalition.

The crossover support is also moving in the opposite direction.

Earlier this month, Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, a Democrat and former Alachua County Democratic Party chair, endorsed Republican Byron Donalds for governor.

The developments highlight an emerging cross-party dynamic in the race as Jolly and Donalds compete for voters ahead of Florida’s Nov. 3 general election.

READ MORE: https://floridanationalnews.com/blog/republicans-for-jolly-launches-as-gop-supporters-back-democrat-david-jolly-for-florida-governor/

09/16/2026

Experience Kissimmee President and CEO DT Minich receives statewide recognition after a career leading destination marketing organizations in Southwest Florida, St. Pete-Clearwater and Kissimmee.

Experience Kissimmee President and CEO DT Minich receives statewide recognition after a career leading destination marketing organizations in Southwest Florida, St. Pete-Clearwater and Kissimmee. KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN) — Experience Kissimmee President and CEO DT Minich has been inducted into the Fl...

09/16/2026

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Williams joins GOP officials and voters supporting Jolly as the Democratic nominee seeks crossover support ahead of November

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Williams joins GOP officials and voters supporting Jolly as the Democratic nominee seeks crossover support ahead of November ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (FNN)— A coalition of Florida Republicans supporting Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly launch...

09/16/2026

Kym Whitley, Yvette Nicole Brown to Headline First Ladies Health Initiative Brain Health Luncheon

https://floridanationalnews.com/blog/kym-whitley-yvette-nicole-brown-to-headline-first-ladies-health-initiative-brain-health-luncheon/

09/16/2026

Wake Forest senior Macy Pate will make her LPGA Tour debut Nov. 9-15 at Pelican Golf Club after the Demon Deacons captured their fourth ANNIKA Intercollegiate team title

Wake Forest senior Macy Pate will make her LPGA Tour debut Nov. 9-15 at Pelican Golf Club after the Demon Deacons captured their fourth ANNIKA Intercollegiate team title. BELLEAIR, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Wake Forest senior All-American Macy Pate will make her LPGA Tour competition debut this November...

09/15/2026

Sebring International Raceway begins honoring 75 of the event’s most successful drivers ahead of the historic 75th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 20, 2027

Sebring International Raceway begins honoring 75 of the event’s most successful drivers ahead of the historic 75th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 20, 2027 SEBRING, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Racing legend Mario Andretti headlines the first group of drivers selected for Sebring ...