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Florida Candidate Banned from Waffle House Amid Controversy

3/6/2026

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On March 5, 2026, Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback announced his campaign was banned from all Waffle House locations in Florida.
He planned to visit every Waffle House to engage voters.
Permission for the visits had been granted previously but was revoked.
The campaign had already stopped in Jacksonville and St. Pete.
Fishback faces criticism for alleged inappropriate behavior and racist remarks toward Rep. Byron Donalds, and he is also accused of an underage relationship.

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On March 5, 2026, Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback announced his campaign was banned from all Waffle House locations in Florida.
He planned to visit every Waffle House to engage voters.
Permission for the visits had been granted previously but was revoked.
The campaign had already stopped in Jacksonville and St. Pete.
Fishback faces criticism for alleged inappropriate behavior and racist remarks toward Rep. Byron Donalds, and he is also accused of an underage relationship.