Florida Department of State: latest developments and connections

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Earlier this month

Florida Department of State provided local news updates in the Tampa area.

Some support1 report1 development inside
A state tax overhaul has been reported to affect local property values in the Tampa area.

Some support1 report
The Florida Department of State provided election information for the South Florida region on October 1, 2026.

Some support1 report

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

What's reaching Florida Department of State

Events traced to Florida Department of State, step by step, newest first

Flooding in Palm Bay may require the Florida Department of State to manage election disruptionsFlooding in Palm Bay may require the Florida Department of State to manage election disruptionsAlready happening

Explainers that pass through Florida Department of State

Florida Department of State is a step on the way to someone else

Florida property tax amendment may change Collier County costsProperty tax amendment may change Collier County costs and valuesPossible

Around Florida Department of State this week

News at the entities that move Florida Department of State most

James Uthmeier Structural
Uthmeier announced an investigation into DSA, which was subpoenaed by Florida, while Nixon joined DSA and members traveled to Cuba and participated in CCP programs.

Moves Florida Department of State
Wed 04:47
Ron DeSantis Structural
The midterm election results have turned the political race into a contest between JD Vance and Ron DeSantis.

Moves Florida Department of State
12:22
Florida Structural
Jeff Kottkamp advises on Florida's transition.

Moves Florida Department of State
18:28
FBI Operational
Boeing engineers were targeted in California, coinciding with Senate Intelligence Committee hearings and tech operations in Silicon Valley.

Moves Florida Department of State
13:45
Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump appointed Lee Rudofsky, while Google reported a payment to Entergy for a data center setup in Arkansas, amid a judge considering disclosure limits.

Moves Florida Department of State
20:10
Brevard County Structural
Flooding occurred in Palm Bay, which is located within Brevard County.

Moves Florida Department of State
08:19

Connections

The 15 strongest of 23, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Florida Structural

The Florida Department of State is a formal governmental agency operating as a component of the State of Florida.

Well supported00:11

Florida Department of State → Florida
Florida → Florida Department of State
James Uthmeier Structural

James Uthmeier performs critical functions, including legal revisions and election integrity operations, for the Florida Department of State.

Some supportSep 25

Florida Department of State → James Uthmeier
James Uthmeier → Florida Department of State
Ron DeSantis Structural

The Administration directed the Department of State to launch an investigation into electoral fraud.

Some supportSep 25

Florida Department of State → Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis → Florida Department of State
Brevard County Structural

The Florida Department of State exercises regulatory authority over Brevard County, particularly regarding election administration and infrastructure.

Some supportNov 3

Florida Department of State → Brevard County
Brevard County → Florida Department of State
HELIO Structural

Helio is subject to formal corporate filing and regulatory oversight requirements mandated by the Florida Department of State.

Well supportedJul 22

Florida Department of State → HELIO
HELIO → Florida Department of State
Election Systems & Software Structural

The company's election systems must be certified by the state body to operate.

Some supportAug 10

Florida Department of State → Election Systems & Software
Election Systems & Software → Florida Department of State
Donald Trump Operational

The relationship involves the exchange of information and claims regarding voting system vulnerabilities between the state agency and the political figure.

Some supportJul 17

Florida Department of State → Donald Trump
Donald Trump → Florida Department of State
FBI Operational

The FBI provides reassurance and support to state election supervisors within the Florida Department of State.

Some supportOct 23

Florida Department of State → FBI
FBI → Florida Department of State

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James Fishback Shared context

James Fishback is a political figure operating within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of State.

Some supportJul 28

Florida Department of State → James Fishback
James Fishback → Florida Department of State
Tampa Shared context

The state government agency operates within the jurisdiction of the city, and its policies affect local property values.

Some supportNov 4

Florida Department of State → Tampa
Tampa → Florida Department of State
South Florida Shared context

The Florida Department of State provides election information for the South Florida region.

Some supportOct 13

Florida Department of State → South Florida
South Florida → Florida Department of State
Angie Nixon Shared context

Angie Nixon is a Senate candidate operating within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of State.

Some supportOct 24

Florida Department of State → Angie Nixon
Angie Nixon → Florida Department of State
Brevard Shared context

Brevard is a county located within the state of Florida, where the Department of State operates.

Some supportNov 3

Florida Department of State → Brevard
Brevard → Florida Department of State
Bonita Springs Shared context

The Florida Department of State lacks jurisdiction over local district elections in Bonita Springs.

Some supportJun 29

Florida Department of State → Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs → Florida Department of State
Cord Byrd Shared context

The Florida Department of State is noted as seeking to replicate successes associated with Cord Byrd's leadership.

Some supportSep 25

Florida Department of State → Cord Byrd
Cord Byrd → Florida Department of State

History

Events by the month they began

November 2026

1 event

Nov 4, 2026A state tax overhaul has been reported to affect local property values in the Tampa area.

October 2026

2 events

August 2026

1 event

Aug 10, 2026Election equipment utilized by Lee County is awaiting certification from the Florida Department of State, which is the required state body.

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July 2026

2 events

June 2026

1 event

Jun 29, 2026The Florida Department of State has been involved in a situation where its authority is questioned regarding local district elections in Bonita Springs.