Andrew Gillum Arrested in Alabama | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Former Florida Governor candidate Andrew Gillum’s latest legal trouble: arrested in Alabama for possession of drugs and paraphernalia after a high-speed traffic stop turned into a bust. Charged with marijuana, meth, and drug paraphernalia — he was released the next day. This isn’t his first rodeo — he’s already weathered a federal campaign finance fraud indictment and a not-guilty verdict on lying to the FBI. Once a rising star who nearly toppled Ron DeSantis in 2018, his tenure as Tallahassee mayor and subsequent ethics settlement have left a complicated legacy in the Sunshine State. Listen…