Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics -- Week of 10.11.26

Florida’s political week covered three major storylines: Jimmy Patronis’ push against Gulf drilling, struggles tied to Amendment 3, and fresh accusations involving Matt Gaetz. In sports, the piece shifts to basketball as the Miami Heat host Minnesota on Wednesday night, marking Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami debut. It also looks at the Orlando Magic’s new direction after firing Jamahl Mosley in May and hiring Sean Sweeney. The article compares expectations and history, noting the Heat and Magic have combined for 100 wins in a season only five times, with a high of 110 in 2010-11. It then turns to winners and losers, naming Patronis as an honorable mention for filing a bill to block new oil and gas leasing in parts of the eastern Gulf used by the military.