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Jacob Ogles

Jacob Ogles has covered politics in Florida since 2000 for regional outlets including SRQ Magazine in Sarasota, The News-Press in Fort Myers and The Daily Commercial in Leesburg. His work has appeared nationally in The Advocate, Wired and other publications. Events like SRQ’s Where The Votes Are workshops made Ogles one of Southwest Florida’s most respected political analysts, and outlets like WWSB ABC 7 and WSRQ Sarasota have featured his insights. He can be reached at jacobogles@hotmail.com.

Stories By Jacob Ogles

2020

Darren Aquino focuses on homeless vets in first video ad

The Naples Republican has been a veteran advocate for years.

By Jacob OglesMay 23, 2020

Corona Economics

Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection

The company accepted millions to locate headquarters in Southwest Florida.

By Jacob OglesMay 23, 2020

APolitical

What’s (not) happening? What’s off and still on this pandemic Memorial Day Weekend

Many events have been replaced by virtual ceremonies.

By Jacob OglesMay 22, 2020

Headlines

More Democrats file for long-shot legislative races in 2020

Laura Novosad in HD 80? Reinaldo Diaz in SD 25? Bob Lynch in HD 116?

By Jacob OglesMay 21, 2020

Headlines

Betsy Young slams Ed Brodsky for prosecuting suicide attempt

State Attorney's Office later announced it would drop all charges.

By Jacob OglesMay 21, 2020

Headlines

Vacation rentals to reopen in Lee, Charlotte counties

Sarasota and Manatee counties just had plans approved as well.

By Jacob OglesMay 21, 2020

Legislative Campaigns

After Margaret Good stumble, House reminds staff not to campaign on state time

The Sarasota Democrats' misdeeds may have prompted the reminder from House officials.

By Jacob OglesMay 21, 2020

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo wearing gloves, a King County Election worker collect ballots from a drop box in the Washington State primary, in Seattle. But the 2020 presidential election is creeping ever closer, and there are no signs yet of pandemic abating, nor any word on when Americans on orders to stay home can resume normal life, and so lawmakers are trying to figure how to allow for voting in a world where face-to-face contact causes anxiety at the least, and sickness and death at the most. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo wearing gloves, a King County Election worker collect ballots from a drop box in the Washington State primary, in Seattle. But the 2020 presidential election is creeping ever closer, and there are no signs yet of pandemic abating, nor any word on when Americans on orders to stay home can resume normal life, and so lawmakers are trying to figure how to allow for voting in a world where face-to-face contact causes anxiety at the least, and sickness and death at the most. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Coronavirus in Florida

Voting advocates say Ron DeSantis must act faster to secure election pandemic funding

Florida hasn't fully accessed CARES Act funding.

By Jacob OglesMay 20, 2020

Corona Economics

Survey: Two thirds of Floridians lost income because of pandemic

Furloughs, layoffs and pay cuts hit 70% of Floridians' household income.

By Jacob OglesMay 20, 2020

Coronavirus in Florida

Nikki Fried, Democratic lawmakers demand answers on dashboard data chief’s ouster

Jose Javier Rodriguez, Kathy Castor and Lois Frankel want an independent investigation.

By Jacob OglesMay 19, 2020

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