Florida Candidate Claims Arson Attack Amid Controversy Over Onlyfans Tax

  • By Cole
  • Feb. 11, 2026, 3 p.m.

Fire Strikes Home of Florida Governor Hopeful

In a dramatic twist for the Florida gubernatorial race, candidate James Fishback is claiming he was targeted in an arson attack at his Madison home. The incident reportedly unfolded late Sunday night, threatening Fishback and his campaign staff, who were present at the time.

This unsettling event marks Fishback's first return home in a full ten weeks since launching his gubernatorial campaign. Details about potential suspects or arrests remain scarce, and the local fire department has yet to classify the event as an arson investigation.

OnlyFans Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy

Fishback has attracted significant attention for his headline-grabbing proposal of a 50% "Sin Tax" on OnlyFans content creators. He argues that the revenue from this tax could be directed towards boosting teacher salaries and enhancing school meal programs.

"My message to the owners of OnlyFans is get the hell out of our state. I hope you get bankrupt. Don't you dare come to my state and try to exploit and abuse young women," declared Fishback.

Labeling the platform as exploitative, Fishback's stance has drawn both support and criticism, highlighting the deep divides in perspectives on digital content creation and taxation.

Election Heats Up as Arson Claim Looms

With the primary election set for August 18 and the general election on November 3, Fishback's campaign is already embroiled in intense politics. As the arson allegations loom, the candidate appears resolute not to bow to intimidation tactics.

Fishback's vocal criticism of OnlyFans underscores his campaign's moral undertones, generating buzz and sparking debate across the state as the race intensifies.

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Cole covers the infrastructure of the creator economy - OnlyFans, Fansly, Patreon, and the rules that move money. Ex–fact-checker and recovering musicologist, he translates ToS changes, fees, and DMCA actions into clear takeaways for creators and fans. His column Receipts First turns hype into numbers and next steps. LA-based; sources protected; zero patience for vague PR.