Florida Politics

Headlines Influence

A.G. Gancarski

Motivated seller: Ron DeSantis can’t rule out ‘correction in the real estate market’

Could history repeat for homeowners? A flat market and the Governor’s comments raise concerns.

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Headlines Tallahassee

Phil Ammann

An Oct. 7 survivor’s story moves hearts in Tallahassee

His testimony served as both a personal account of survival and a broader call to action.

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Headlines Influence

Gabrielle Russon

Bill adding hurdles for constitutional amendments advances after fierce debate

The bill would require petition sponsors to post a $1M bond before they can pass out petitions.

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Headlines St. Pete

Florida Phoenix

Pinellas Schools won’t enforce ICE agreement school police chief signed without authorization

The Pinellas Schools Police Chief had entered an agreement with ICE, the first school district in the nation to do so.

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News & Trending

Headlines Influence

March 6, 2025

Motivated seller: Ron DeSantis can’t rule out ‘correction in the real estate market’

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Headlines Tallahassee

March 6, 2025

An Oct. 7 survivor’s story moves hearts in Tallahassee

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Headlines Influence

March 6, 2025

Gabrielle Russon

Bill adding hurdles for constitutional amendments advances after fierce debate

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Headlines St. Pete

March 6, 2025

Florida Phoenix

Pinellas Schools won’t enforce ICE agreement school police chief signed without authorization

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Headlines Influence

March 6, 2025

Alex Andrade’s presidential library bill advances through committee

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

March 6, 2025

Gov. DeSantis credits immigration crackdown with improving traffic flow

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

March 6, 2025

Melissa Nelson: Raising awareness of United Way of Florida — a call to action 

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Headlines South Florida

March 6, 2025

Jesse Scheckner

Sarah Palin to headline Miami-Dade GOP Women’s History Month breakfast

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Legislative, Influence & Policy

Headlines Influence

Motivated seller: Ron DeSantis can’t rule out ‘correction in the real estate market’

Could history repeat for homeowners? A flat market and the Governor’s comments raise concerns.

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Headlines Influence

Gabrielle Russon

Bill adding hurdles for constitutional amendments advances after fierce debate

The bill would require petition sponsors to post a $1M bond before they can pass out petitions.

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Headlines Influence

Alex Andrade’s presidential library bill advances through committee

The bill has 1 stop remaining before heading to the floor.

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Headlines Influence

Jesse Scheckner

Families praise Clay Yarborough’s proposed ‘free kill’ repeal, but health care pros say it’s inoperable

Lawmakers have tried for years to nix the 35-year-old law.

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Headlines Influence

FloridaCommerce urging small and rural governments to apply for $38M in revitalization funds

Florida small towns still recovering from hurricane damage can also apply for the funding.

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Headlines Influence

Rain delayed: Ileana Garcia’s weather modification bill temporarily postponed

Garcia’s geoengineering bill aimed at prohibiting weather modification in Florida was temporarily postponed as of Wednesday.

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Headlines Influence

Gabrielle Russon

‘This bill will save lives’: Senate advances Lori Berman bill to lower costs for breast cancer tests

‘People delay, and we know that when breast cancer diagnoses are delayed, it leads to worse outcomes.’

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Headlines Influence

Jonathan Martin files bill to strengthen human trafficking penalties

Martin’s new legislation would strengthen existing laws while imposing harsher penalties for human trafficking offenders.

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Headlines Influence

Democrats see Republican leaders in Legislature borrowing a lot of their ideas

Jason Pizzo and Fentrice Driskell took note as child hunger, insurance and immigration policy dominated Opening Day speeches.

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Headlines Influence

Tom Leek bill targets ‘academic boycott’ of Israel

What’s good for the private sector is also good for non-profits.

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Headlines Influence

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Hemp industry supports regulation, but wants it to be fair

‘Please don’t let the perfect be the enemy of good.’

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Headlines Influence

Personnel note: Tracie Davis takes VP role with Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

The political veteran will work to bring in significant philanthropic donations.

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New Administration

Headlines New Administration

Conservative poll finds Donald Trump popularity at all-time high

The OnMessage poll found voters shifting right on taxes while voters across the spectrum support GOP positions on transgender issues.

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Headlines New Administration

Poll: Dan Bongino at +3 favorability after FBI appointment

But more than half of those polled don’t know who he is.

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Headlines New Administration

Pam Bondi touts success over terrorists, international gangs during first month as Attorney General

The Florida Republican figure spoke to conservatives at a summit headlined by Rick Scott in Washington.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump grants 1-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

Will other industries get similar breaks?

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide

The President set a tone of division almost from his first words

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

Allies and critics alike predict ‘fireworks.’

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s next first speech to Congress is bound to have little resemblance to his last first one

Americans not sure what to expect ahead of Donald Trump’s scheduled Congressional address Tuesday.

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Headlines New Administration

‘No withholdings or limitations’: Pam Bondi presses Kash Patel on disclosing Jeffrey Epstein docs

The Donald Trump appointees are clashing over the documents.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo

President giving federal agencies until March 13 to prepare for large-scale purge of employees.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Elon Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system

Concerns increase over Elon Musk and government contracts, especially with the FAA.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings

An administration official said it made sense to cancel contracts seen as dead weight, even if that doesn’t yield savings.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Judge blocks 2 federal agencies from disclosing personal records to Elon Musk’s DOGE

‘We brought this case to uphold people’s privacy.’

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Immigration Enforcement

Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Gov. DeSantis credits immigration crackdown with improving traffic flow

‘You’d have people here illegally. It’s like they own the place.’

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Gabrielle Russon

Florida leaders face federal bureaucracy roadblocks in illegal immigration crackdown

Florida’s immigration czar called working with the federal government to share immigration records ‘a high priority.’

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Gabrielle Russon

All 67 of Florida’s county sheriffs agree to work with ICE to crack down on illegal immigration

The Governor touts Florida as helping lead the way in fighting illegal immigration.

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Jesse Scheckner

‘A matter of public safety’: Democrats file bills to protect immigrants from notary fraud

‘Due to the high priority this Legislature and Governor placed on immigration, I hope that our legislation will be a priority.’

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Associated Press

States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the leading edge of eradicating illegal immigrants.

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement Influence

Jimmy Patronis picks Robert Bage as choice for State Immigration Enforcement Council

The Fort Walton Beach police leader previously worked with the Navy and Border Patrol.

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Specials

Headlines Specials

Jesse Scheckner

‘Committed to Florida’s future’: Florida Chamber backs Debbie Mayfield bid to return to Senate

The nod adds to others Mayfield recently notched from Senate GOP leaders and Americans for Progress Florida Action.

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Headlines Specials

Jesse Scheckner

Jimmy Patronis endorses ‘America First fighter’ Nathan Boyles for HD 3

Boyles says he’s running to ‘continue fighting for the MAGA agenda.’

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Headlines Specials

Thad Altman puts his support behind Terry Cronin in HD 32 Special Election

The Brevard County Commissioner spent decades in the Legislature.

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Headlines Specials

Shon Owens wants to serve in the Florida House, but family’s homestead exemption is on a Georgia home

The former Jay Mayor owns properties in town but doesn’t have a homestead exemption in Santa Rosa County.

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Headlines Specials

Senate GOP colleagues endorse Joe Gruters’ 2026 CFO bid, hosting fundraiser March 3

The March 3 event in Tallahassee will support the Sarasota Republican’s run for Chief Financial Officer.

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Headlines Specials

Florida GOP sends cease and desist over flyer promoting Brian Hodgers, Debbie Mayfield

The state party said MAGA Florida, a new political committee, used official logos without permission.

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2026

2026 Headlines

Matt Gaetz up 18 on James Uthmeier in GOP AG poll from Donald Trump pollster

The new AG has some work to do if he wants a full term.

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2026 Headlines

‘Leadership matters’: Joseph Ladapo teases endorsement of Casey DeSantis as Governor

The state’s chief doctor campaigned for the Governor during his failed presidential run, so political remarks are nothing new for him.

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2026 Headlines

Cindy Banyai will challenge Jenna Persons-Mulicka’s record on abortion

The Fort Myers Democrat previously ran for Congress twice against Byron Donalds.

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2026 Headlines

‘Birdie on the hole’: Ron DeSantis touts timely golf outing with Casey DeSantis, Donald Trump

The President and the First Lady made a winning team. Foreshadowing?

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2026 Headlines

Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez won’t talk about 2026 Governor’s race

Bill Galvano’s words came to mind when asked the big political question of the moment.

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2026 Headlines

George Moraitis announces campaign against Jared Moskowitz in CD 23

The former state Representative said his record of bipartisan success would serve the district well.

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Federal

Federal Headlines

Rick Scott said background cutting Florida’s budget can guide slashing federal spending

At a conservative summit, he said government relies too heavily on borrowing money.

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Federal Headlines

Rick Scott says media ignored energy workers being laid off under Joe Biden

The Senator moderated a panel on unleashing energy at a conservative summit in Washington.

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Federal Headlines

Associated Press

CDC tells about 180 fired employees to come back to work

‘Read this e-mail immediately.’

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Federal Headlines

Ashley Moody asserts Republicans just became the ‘new party of women’

She said Democrats failed families on sports restrictions and law and order.

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Federal Headlines

Byron Donalds bucks NRCC, commits to town hall

‘We’re going to talk about what’s really going on.’

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Federal Headlines

Byron Donalds backs James Uthmeier’s probe of Andrew and Tristan Tate

‘I wish him the best.’

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Jacksonville

Headlines Jax

Jacksonville tourism economic impact exceeds $7B

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may have to leave downtown Jacksonville due to DOGE cuts

Jacksonville eyes fingerprint readers as tool in illegal immigration fight

‘You didn’t advise us’: General Counsel gripes abound in Jacksonville City Council

NE Florida

Headlines NE Florida

Palm Coast looking for new City Council member after Ray Stevens resigns abruptly

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North Florida Land Trust to honor lawmakers and volunteers for conservation work

St. Augustine business leader appointed to Beach District Commission

North Florida Land Trust adds 3 new members to Board of Directors

Orlando

Headlines Orlando

Despite suspension and ongoing investigation, Regina Hill files for re-election in Orlando

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New rides teased for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Carlos Guillermo Smith wants to shake up Orange County’s lucrative hotel tax

Anna Eskamani’s bid for Orlando Mayor draws 650 people at kickoff event

St. Pete

Headlines St. Pete

Florida Phoenix

Pinellas Schools won’t enforce ICE agreement school police chief signed without authorization

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Anna Paulina Luna calls Donald Trump to intervene in Pinellas County beach nourishment holdup

Kathleen Peters leads Pinellas delegation of leaders to D.C. to fight for beach nourishment

Brian Scott will seek second term on Pinellas County Commission

SW Florida

Headlines SW Florida

Florida Cabinet approves Ryals Citrus and Cattle easement, offering a conservation win for Peace River

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The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic

‘I grieve what I could have had’: Daughter of murdered couple reflects on killer’s execution

Kathleen Passidomo endorses Lauren Melo as preferred successor in SD 28

Tampa

Headlines Tampa Bay

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Tampa’s iconic River O’Green festival returns with food, drinks, entertainment

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Tampa General opens Florida’s first and only freestanding behavioral health teaching hospital

Attorney for Leo Govoni withdraws from missing medical trust fund money case

Glazer Children’s Museum among top in the nation for the first time

Panhandle

Headlines Panhandle

Associated Press

Historic ship completes first leg of journey to become world’s largest artificial reef on Florida’s Gulf Coast

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Police seize weapons at gun shop where Kyle Rittenhouse works

‘Very flimsy’: Gov. DeSantis dismisses scrutiny of his controversial UWF board appointee as ‘misplaced criticism’

Joel Rudman tapped for Pensacola State College board

Tallahassee

Headlines Tallahassee

An Oct. 7 survivor’s story moves hearts in Tallahassee

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Melania Trump to sit with Tallahassee’s January Littlejohn during Donald Trump speech to Congress

Ron DeSantis wishes Bobby Bowden were still alive to be Lieutenant Governor

Dan Markel case advances in court, as expansion of Markel Act advances in Legislature

Communities

Communities Emails & Opinions Headlines

Jena Antonucci: Preserving Florida — an agricultural triumph

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JJ Grow bests Judith Vowels to win HD 23 open seat

Bill Gladson endorses Matt McClain for Marion County Commission

Are Alachua Commissioners about to pay for a house of cardboard?

South Florida

Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Sarah Palin to headline Miami-Dade GOP Women’s History Month breakfast

‘Her unwavering commitment to conservative principles and her dedication to empowering women in politics are more important now than ever before.’

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Gen Z PAC throws support, cash behind local candidates in South Florida

The group plans to spend around $50K between multiple March 11 contests.

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Headlines South Florida

Janelle Irwin Taylor

‘An obvious decision’: LSN Partners promotes Karem Sandgarten to CFO

Sandgarten’s background spans a host of financial experience, including in corporate planning, tax and revenue management, and financial analysis.

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Former Congressman and prominent Miami politico Lincoln Díaz-Balart dies at 70

His family said a public memorial will soon be announced.

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Headlines South Florida

New study: Miami ranked 5th among U.S. cities with road rage incidents

Extended commute times contributed to Miami’s high ranking for road rage incidents.

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

‘Continue the progress’: Laura Dominguez launches Miami Beach Commission re-election bid

‘I believe in a city where residents come first, where families feel safe, businesses can thrive, and our community continues to flourish.’

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Culture Wars

Culture Wars Headlines

Tate brothers leave Florida amid James Uthmeier criminal probe

The Governor and Attorney General want the controversial duo gone.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Gabrielle Russon

Blocked shots: Gov. DeSantis urges permanent ban on vaccine mandates

‘We cannot allow those protections to evaporate,’ the Governor said of a temporary law set to expire.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Shots fired: Ron DeSantis, Joseph Ladapo cast doubts on flu, measles vaccines

The chief executive and the state’s chief doctor are taking shots at shots.

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Culture Wars Headlines

WalletHub study: Florida ranks in lower half of nation for women’s financial well-being

The worst states in America for women’s financial success were all in the southern U.S.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Joe Gruters won’t take Senate down the ‘Gulf of America Trail’

The Sarasota Republican said the proposal was ‘an unnecessary distraction of my own making.’

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Culture Wars Headlines

Fresh Take Florida

Gov. DeSantis’ latest goal: Repeal gun safety measures enacted after Parkland

Will the Legislature agree?

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Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Donald Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month

The on-again, off-again battle continues.

1 3min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Mike Waltz lays groundwork for Ukraine peace deal days after Volodymyr Zelenskyy spat

A cessation of hostilities contingent on American access to minerals may be back on the table.

1 5min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Mexico will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods

The U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada started just past midnight.

2 5min

Foreign Affairs

Associated Press

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia is ‘very, very far away’

German leader advises Europe to proceed in dealing with the conflict with little help from America.

1 4min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Ballard Partners expands global reach with strategic partnership in Canada

International lobbying and government affairs firm Ballard Partners announced a strategic partnership with TACT, a prominent communications and public affairs firm based in Canada. TACT is a prominent communications and public affairs firm based in the Québec province. The collaboration will allow Ballard Partners and TACT to leverage their respective expertise and networks to provide […]

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Carlos Gimenez questions Pete Hegseth pause on Russian cyber surveillance

The Miami Republican had strong words for the Pentagon Chief his President picked.

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Emails & Opinions

Emails & Opinions Headlines

Melissa Nelson: Raising awareness of United Way of Florida — a call to action 

Let’s work hand in hand to ensure that every Floridian has the opportunity to thrive.

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.6.25

Last Call for 3.5.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Jeff Brandes: Citizen Zero — a smarter way for Florida to manage insurance risk

Jacksonville Bold for 3.5.25: Infra-swag

Apolitical

APolitical Headlines

Florida sends detail of 35 foresters to South Carolina to help battle wildfires

A contingent of Florida foresters going to South Carolina is part of the Southeastern Compact of mutual aid.

APolitical Headlines

State Farm makes large donation to Florida Sheriff’s Association teen driving course

State Farm has now contributed more than $1M for the teen driving curriculum in the Sunshine State.

APolitical Headlines

UF researchers: Sunshine State consumer confidence got cloudy and overcast in February

APolitical Headlines

Satisfied customer: Ron DeSantis endorses USAA car coverage

Realtor report: Florida’s housing inventory breaks record in February

Tech

Tech

Solar energy: Florida’s solution for resiliency after a storm

‘While we can’t prevent the next storm to hit, we can be better prepared during and after storms.’

Headlines Tech

SpaceX adding new space travel operations to Kennedy Space Center

New launch pads will be added to Cape Canaveral to support SpaceX’s Starship operations.

Headlines Tech

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA

Tech

Chesapeake Utilities opens safety training center to collaborate with first responders in DeBary

Judge says ‘hard row to hoe’ for Florida to justify social media ban for young teens

Education

Education Headlines

Jesse Scheckner

Bill to ease charter school conversions, block public school districts from buying land clears first House hurdle

‘This bill is fiscally responsible (and) focuses on a real-world problem.’

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Education Headlines

Gabrielle Russon

Senate committee supports repealing law mandating later school start times

Even the Senator behind the original law supports repealing it.

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Education Headlines

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Kelli Stargel promoted to VP for strategic initiatives at Florida Poly

‘My goal is to tell the Florida Poly story to everyone I can.’

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