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Where in the World is Josie Tomkow?

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 B. John 214 Views 0 Comments Senate District 14, Josie Tomkow, Carpetbagger, South Tampa Politics, Residency Scandal, Tom Piccolo, Florida Health Committee, Medical Freedom, Florida Special Election, Tallahassee Insider

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series 2026 Elections

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Florida Legislature

Or The Ghost of Polk City and the Great Tampa Gamble South Tampa and Downtown are built on a foundation

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The Rubber Stamp Comes to South Tampa

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 B. John 408 Views 1 Comment Josie Tomkow, Tampa, Brian Nathan, Polk County, Special Election, Carpetbagger, DeSantis, Florida Politics, Senate District 14

This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series 2026 Elections

Florida Senate District 14 is facing a choice between a local voice and a corporate transfer. Josie Tomkow, a term-limited rancher from Polk County, is attempting to buy a Senate seat in South Tampa with $3 million in special interest cash. This essay examines her record of voting against our interests—on insurance, abortion, and education—and why we need a representative who actually lives here, like Brian Nathan.