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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Andrew Gillum arrested following alleged drug test violation

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested after allegedly failing to appear for a court-ordered drug test and subsequently testing positive for methamphetamine.

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Why It Matters

The arrest involves a former high-profile political candidate and relates to ongoing legal proceedings regarding his compliance with court-mandated drug testing requirements.

Key Facts

  • Andrew Gillum was arrested for the second time in less than six weeks.
  • The arrest followed an alleged failure to appear for a court-ordered drug test.
  • Gillum reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine.
  • The report of the arrest originated from TMZ.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Florida Governor who defeated Gillum in 2018”personJohn Oxford“Baldwin County Assistant D.A.”organizationTMZ“Source of the report regarding the arrest”locationBaldwin County“Jurisdiction where the drug testing and arrest occurred”personAndrew Gillum“Former Tallahassee mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate”organizationDaphne police“Law enforcement agency involved in the previous Alabama arrest”