local
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: STEVEN SLOAN, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Odessa Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page STEVEN SLOAN, Associated Press, as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 13, 2026 Indexed here Aug 13, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway David Jolly, who previously identified as a Republican and later as an independent, is attempting to win the governor's seat.
A political story is unfolding in Florida, where a former Republican is now running for governor as a Democrat. David Jolly, who previously identified as a Republican and later as an independent, is attempting to win the governor's seat. He recently visited Leesburg, a town in Florida, as part of his campaign.
During his visit, he met with a self-described political cynic named Cyn Doyle, who expressed doubts about his candidacy. Further details about David Jolly's campaign and his interactions with voters like Cyn Doyle are available from the source.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Odessa covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) . The Odessa surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A political story is unfolding in Florida, where a former Republican is now running for governor as a Democrat. David Jolly, who previously identified as a Republican and later as an independent, is…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 13, 2026 by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) and curated for The Odessa readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by STEVEN SLOAN, Associated Press at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar). To learn more about how The Odessa selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Odessa, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter