World Aug 03, 2026 · 1 min read

Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000

Briana Whatley sues Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback for unpaid scholarship from company he foundedA far-right Republican candidate in Florida’s governor’s race has been accused of stiffing a high school debate champion over the better part of $11,000 in scholarship money she won from...

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by Richard Luscombe in Miami
Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000

Briana Whatley sues Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback for unpaid scholarship from company he founded

A far-right Republican candidate in Florida’s governor’s race has been accused of stiffing a high school debate champion over the better part of $11,000 in scholarship money she won from a company he founded.

Student Briana Whatley landed the awards as regional and national champion of Incubate Debate, a league-style competition set up by the candidate, James Fishback, to encourage youth to engage in political discourse.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Richard Luscombe in Miami.

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