Florida Politics

Pete Boland gets backup, and staffs up, for St. Pete City Council bid

‘We’re in this race to be the voice of the small business community, to start cutting the red tape, and to put the politics aside to deliver for our district and the city as a whole.’

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Paul Renner endorses Tom Leek’s SD 7 campaign

The Republican Party of Florida also thanked Leek for a $25K donation.

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Wyman Duggan’s opponent could be the youngest legislator in Florida history. But can he win?

The tale of the tape appears lopsided between 20-year-old Sandlin and his November opponent, who is aged 55.

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News & Trending

May 2, 2024

Analysis: Nearly 600,000 Florida children lose Medicaid, CHIP coverage during pandemic unwinding

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Headlines St. Pete

May 2, 2024

Pete Boland gets backup, and staffs up, for St. Pete City Council bid

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May 2, 2024

Paul Renner endorses Tom Leek’s SD 7 campaign

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May 2, 2024

Wyman Duggan’s opponent could be the youngest legislator in Florida history. But can he win?

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May 2, 2024

Report: Marco Rubio VP ‘audition’ at Donald Trump donor event

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

May 2, 2024

Staff Reports

Max Goodman: An ode to Florida’s non-Jews

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Headlines Orlando

May 2, 2024

Brevard Republicans announce puppy killer Kristi Noem will keynote annual dinner

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May 2, 2024

Gov. DeSantis signs measure to enhance protections against ‘debanking’

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Legislative, Influence & Policy

Analysis: Nearly 600,000 Florida children lose Medicaid, CHIP coverage during pandemic unwinding

Researchers were unable to determine how many of the children who were disenrolled from the health care programs ultimately became uninsured.

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Gov. DeSantis signs measure to enhance protections against ‘debanking’

‘They want to be able to use their commanding position in our society to twist it in the direction they want to do.’

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Special Session? Gov. DeSantis talks additional amendments, tougher immigration law

The Governor answered the question from reporter Jake Stofan on Thursday.

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Florida Phoenix

Who put $400M into Florida budget for new reservoir? No one will say

Fears it may harm the St. Johns River seem to be less important to lawmakers than boosting water supply for development.

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Abortion rights group warns pregnant women to avoid Florida, offers workarounds to 6-week ban

Florida’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Wednesday.

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Influence

Peter Schorsch

Personnel note: Gretchen Schoenhaar named CEO at Step Up For Students

‘Gretchen’s skillset will ensure Step Up continues to be at the forefront of the ever-expanding and evolving education choice revolution …’

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2024 – Presidential

Report: Marco Rubio VP ‘audition’ at Donald Trump donor event

Speculation swirls.

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Ron DeSantis rips Kamala Harris after abortion speech, wonders why White House doesn’t care about women’s sports

A day after the VP spoke in Jacksonville, the Governor offered a rebuttal of sorts.

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Donald Trump faces prospect of sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony

Keith Davidson, a lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, will take the stand.

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Kamala Harris uses Florida abortion ban as cudgel against Donald Trump

‘This truly is a health care crisis. And Donald Trump is the architect.’

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Ron DeSantis says GOP ‘unified,’ with ‘dynamic’ of Primary challenge to Donald Trump in rearview mirror

The comments represent a break from remarks that Trump and DeSantis made about each other for months.

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Donald Trump plans speech to Libertarian National Convention

The former President will speak at a third-party nominating event this month.

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2024 – Initiatives

2024 – Initiatives

Gabrielle Russon

Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

Arizona’s prior rule banned all abortions except to save the mother’s life.

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Gabrielle Russon

Democrats slam state’s 6-week abortion ban going into effect

A group of U.S. Representatives from Florida slammed the state’s new law as ‘draconian,’ ‘outrageous’ and an attack against reproductive rights.

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Gov. DeSantis says New York ‘reeks of marijuana,’ mocks medical cannabis for ‘back injuries’

‘Do you want to walk down the street here and smell it? Do you want to not be able to take your family out to dinner?’

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Coalition ramps up to create constitutional right to fish and hunt

‘Fishing and hunting are a way of life in Florida, and we need to protect it for future generations.’

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Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Young voters are more enthusiastic about initiatives than Joe Biden. Could they tip the scales his way?

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Jared Moskowitz is seeing red but says constitutional amendments keep Florida ‘in play’

‘Make no mistake about it. Without those ballot initiatives I don’t think Florida is in play.’

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2024 – Down Ballot

Paul Renner endorses Tom Leek’s SD 7 campaign

The Republican Party of Florida also thanked Leek for a $25K donation.

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Wyman Duggan’s opponent could be the youngest legislator in Florida history. But can he win?

The tale of the tape appears lopsided between 20-year-old Sandlin and his November opponent, who is aged 55.

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Democratic challenger says Maxwell Frost more interested in fun than peace

V. Issa White also thinks Democrats should find a different nominee than Joe Biden.

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2024 – Down Ballot

Drew Wilson

Police union backs James St. George for HD 19

The Florida Police Benevolent Association says he’s ‘an exceptional candidate for this crucial role.’

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Debbie Mayfield touts Donald Trump backing in HD 32 race

‘Debbie has my Complete and Total Endorsement!’

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Staff Reports

Eight former Senate Presidents endorse Don Gaetz for SD 1

‘This unqualified, unanimous, wholehearted support by every Senate President he has served with is rare, if not unprecedented.’

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Culture Wars

Gov. DeSantis administration issues a pair of emergency rules in wake of new abortion law

AHCA says a ‘deeply dishonest scare campaign and disinformation being perpetuated by the media, the Biden Administration, and advocacy groups’ is threatening the safety of ‘pregnant women and babies.’

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Sabrina Bousbar adds Latina perspective as 6-week abortion ban takes effect

‘As a young Latina who has always wanted a family, I’m running for Congress to make sure my generation and future generations don’t feel this burden and have the freedom to decide if, when, and how they want to start or grow a family.’

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Ashley Moody likens campus protesters to mold, says Clorox is necessary

The bleach metaphor was the highlight of the Attorney General’s latest Fox News hit.

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

The Florida Supreme Court last month upheld the restrictive law.

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Fresh Take Florida

Judge releases 8 of 9 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UF; 1 held on bond over felony charge

Family, friends and professors attended Tuesday’s court hearing to speak on behalf of the defendants.

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Gov. DeSantis in lather over Title IX bathroom rule changes

‘This is bad policy, but it’s also not constitutional.’

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Jacksonville

Headlines Jax

Donna Deegan calls 6-week abortion ban ‘giant and dangerous step’ backwards

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Donna Deegan supports Jax City Council probe into downtown revitalization efforts

JEA doubles nuclear power with one move

Friday news dump? Duval Schools Supe apologizes to art school parents for leaving troubled teacher in classroom

NE Florida

Headlines NE Florida

St. Augustine man dies from injuries after self-immolation outside Donald Trump trial

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St. Johns County sets sights on buying coastal utility service

First Coast struggled to regain robust home sales market in March

Lawtey launches camera-enforced school zone program to crack down on speeders

Orlando

Headlines Orlando

Brevard Republicans announce puppy killer Kristi Noem will keynote annual dinner

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Transgender woman sues Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin alleging discrimination

Universal promises to transport you into a video game in Super Nintendo World

Linda Stewart wants to return to Orange County Commission

St. Pete

Headlines St. Pete

Pete Boland gets backup, and staffs up, for St. Pete City Council bid

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Pinellas County criminal justice leaders back Ed Montanari for HD 60

Groundbreakings this week to launch 110 new affordable housing units in St. Pete

Is the Tampa Bay Times going to bat against the Rays? It sure looks like it

SW Florida

Headlines SW Florida

Conservative Leadership Caucus honors Carmine Marceno, Amira Fox at banquet

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‘The honor of my life’: Spencer Roach won’t seek re-election, has ‘no idea’ what’s next

Vanessa Oliver launches bid for open HD 76 seat, vows to uphold ‘conservative principles’

Pam Beitlich raises more than $18K for Sarasota Hospital Board seat

Tampa

Headlines Tampa Bay

Staff Reports

16 arrested in Tampa Bay area for workers’ compensation fraud after Jimmy Patronis-backed sting

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USF chapter of SDS to launch ‘solidarity encampment for Gaza’

All 5 Pinellas County Judges up for re-election will retain their seats after no opposition materialized

Bruce Bartlett re-elected Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney without opposition

Panhandle

Headlines Panhandle

Gov. DeSantis appoints Jonathan Ramsey, Kelvin Wells to County Courts in Alachua, Walton

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Panhandle area residents about to get access to high-end internet

CDR Health celebrates successful heart screenings for Leon County students

Budget conference: UWF secures $7.25M for water quality, civil engineering programs

Tallahassee

Headlines Tallahassee

Judge tosses Tallahassee Commission candidate’s stalking complaint against activist

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Ashley Moody sues ACC for shielding media rights contracts to FSU’s detriment

Marsy’s Law group flicks purple lights on Florida landmarks amid National Crime Victims’ Rights week

Woman who said God led her on solar eclipse shooting spree is arrested

Communities

Communities Headlines

Drew Dixon

Florida housing market takes December hit, rebound projected for 2024

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Brad Drake to fill Walton County Commission vacancy

Young deputy fatally shot by friendly fire

FWC sets new wildlife grants goals, seeks public’s help

South Florida

‘It’s a disaster’: Robert Weinroth targets immigration reform, ‘wokeness’ in CD 23 bid

‘We have an immigration policy that is in tatters.’

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Palm Beach Democratic Party Chair resigns, citing ‘MAGA tactics’ from members

‘My hope is that in doing so I can expose this subversive, cancerous element.’

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Rosie Cordero-Stutz blasts Sheriff foe for mocking Donald Trump endorsement: ‘He wasn’t qualified to receive it’

‘He has no business being Sheriff.’

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‘Now the real work begins’: Bryan Morera elected to Miami Lakes Council

He will serve through November 2026.

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Firefighters, EMT union endorses Eileen Higgins for re-election to Miami-Dade Commission

The group said she has ‘unwavering support for fire safety.’

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Florida PBA backs ‘true law and order candidate’ Rolando Silva for Palm Beach State Attorney

‘He has earned the respect and trust of the law enforcement community and we are proud to endorse him for State Attorney.’

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Federal

Go fish! Ron DeSantis is still seeing red over federal snapper restrictions

‘The people are there, they see the fish, I mean, they’re there.’

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Marco Rubio blames ‘antisemitic zombies’ for campus protests against Israel

The Senator made the comments Thursday during a cable news hit.

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Ashley Moody among 26 Republican AGs suing to block Joe Biden rule requiring background checks at gun shows

The ATF and DOJ declined to comment on the lawsuit.

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EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer

Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a colorless liquid that emits a toxic vapor that has killed at least 88 workers since 1980.

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2024 – Presidential Federal Headlines

U.S. drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift

The election year announcement could help Biden, a Democrat, boost flagging support, particularly among younger voters.

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Have you heard the one about Trump? Joe Biden tries humor on the campaign trail

‘Nobody has ever beaten Trump by getting in the ring with him.’

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Foreign Affairs

Paul Renner bashes Colombian President’s move to end relations with Israel

‘My wife, Adriana, and I stand firmly with the people of Colombia, who understand that Petro has chosen evil over the good and who remain steadfast in their support of the free nation of Israel.’

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Ron DeSantis bemoans Gaza ‘blood feuds,’ warns Joe Biden not to allow Palestinian refugees

‘We should not be importing people in from the Gaza Strip.’

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Foreign Affairs

Hamas reviews Israeli cease-fire proposal

It wasn’t immediately clear whether Israel’s new proposal was directly related to Friday’s visit by Egyptian mediators.

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Marco Rubio rips Joe Biden for caving to ‘antisemitic mobs’ with IDF battalion sanctions

Is the President ‘appeasing’ the Left?

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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud U.S. aid package while the Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’

The package that President Joe Biden has pledged to sign immediately heads to the Senate for a Tuesday vote.

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What’s inside the $95B House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

Will this package cost the Speaker his job?

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Emails & Opinions

Emails & Opinions Headlines

Max Goodman: An ode to Florida’s non-Jews

‘Throughout all the chaos, inaction, and intolerance, there is a bright spot.’

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.2.24

Last Call for 5.1.24 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Jacksonville Bold for 5.1.24: VP in Jax, again

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.1.24

Apolitical

Florida first-time jobless filings drop for the final week of April

The latest weekly report for Florida reflect the national trend for first-time jobless figures.

4 Florida cities in top 7 for worst drivers among major U.S. cities

It’s the second study this year that demonstrated miserable driving habits among Floridians.

Jimmy Patronis issues ominous warning about solar panels in Florida

UF survey: Consumer confidence increases in April, attributable to ‘robust labor market’ and positive economic growth

Lauren Book concludes 1,500-mile ‘Walk in My Shoes’ trek for child safety awareness

Tech

Headlines Tech

Gov. DeSantis approves 5-year prison sentences for tech-assisted stalkers

The new law increases the current punishment for apps and devices to track others without their permission thirtyfold.

Headlines Tech

Marco Rubio says China ‘on the clock’ after TikTok divestiture order

The Senator hailed ‘a huge step toward confronting Beijing’s malign influence.’

Headlines Tech

Could Kennedy Space Center host 300 rocket launches a year?

Tech

Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information.

Florida business leaders urge Congress to support innovation

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Universities

Headlines Universities

Drew Dixon

Forbes names University of Florida to ‘New Ivies’ list

‘This new recognition underscores UF’s commitment to being both elite and practical.’

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Headlines Universities