A.G. GancarskiDonald Trump meeting with Ron DeSantis was ‘fine,’ ‘ended with a handshake’
‘They discussed the full range of policy issues and politics, too.’
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Christine Jordan SextonNew law puts pharmacists on front lines of controlling the spread of HIV
Florida DOH data show that in 2022, there were 124,577 people living with HIV In the state. There were 615 HIV-related deaths that year.
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Associated PressHave 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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Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
‘To be quite honest, the Republican Party does not have a cohesive engagement plan for Black communities.’
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Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 4.21.24
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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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New law puts pharmacists on front lines of controlling the spread of HIV
Florida DOH data show that in 2022, there were 124,577 people living with HIV In the state. There were 615 HIV-related deaths that year.
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Using trackers to spy on each other now risks a felony penalty
The bill also tightens linguistic loopholes around the legality of placing the tracking devices.
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New law makes corpse tampering a felony
That conduct used to merit a first-degree misdemeanor charge.
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Gov. DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hail Florida ‘heroes’
From those who went to war zones to those who went to culture war battles, 75 Floridians were recognized Friday.
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Florida parents can record ‘oral communications’ from those grooming their children
The measure offers an evidentiary exception to the wiretapping ban.
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2024 – Presidential
Donald Trump meeting with Ron DeSantis was ‘fine,’ ‘ended with a handshake’
‘They discussed the full range of policy issues and politics, too.’
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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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Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
‘To be quite honest, the Republican Party does not have a cohesive engagement plan for Black communities.’
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Questions remain about Donald Trump’s minority outreach strategy
The Biden campaign doubts Trump’s ‘strategy’ for talking to Black and Hispanic voters.
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Kamala Harris to talk abortion rights in Jacksonville
The VP will speak on May 1 as Florida’s ban after the sixth week of pregnancy takes effect.
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Poll: Donald Trump up 2% among likely voters as Joe Biden lags in supporter enthusiasm
Ten percent of 2020 Biden voters said they’re either switching to team Trump or voting for another candidate this year.
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2024 – Initiatives
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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The end of public campaign finance? Voters will get to decide
At least 60% of voters will have to approve of this change in order for it to take effect.
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Nikki Fried says Florida GOP bears ‘blood on its hand’ as abortion ban goes into effect
Evan Power said Democrats want to use the ‘ability kill babies’ for political gain.
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Gray RohrerGroup backing recreational pot amendment touts support from veterans coalition
‘Many of our brave veterans across the country and here in Florida have been strong advocates for the freedom to access a legal, regulated cannabis market.’
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FAU poll: Just 47% support recreational pot measure, with 18% undecided
The referendum needs 60% support to pass.
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Ron DeSantis slams marijuana amendment again, warns of ‘toking up’ near schools
‘That is not good for families, that is not good for the elderly.’
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2024 – Down Ballot
Rick Scott touts Puerto Rican leaders’ support for re-election bid
A former state legislator will help Scott reach that demographic.
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Bill Posey retiring from Congress, backs former Senate President Mike Haridopolos as successor
The former Florida Senate President filed about an hour before the deadline.
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‘Verdad’ closes out Rick Scott Hispanic ad blitz
The ‘multi-million dollar’ ad campaign comes to a close.
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3 Republicans qualify against Darren Soto as national Republicans eye CD 9
Republicans see vulnerability in the Central Florida seat.
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Florida Democrats field candidate in every congressional district in the state
Last-minute entries in CD 2, 5 and 12 ensured that Democrats have a candidate on the ballot everywhere.
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WIth Luther Campbell a no-show, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick coasts to re-election unopposed
‘Uncle Luke’ never filed with the state, and 2 Republican candidates failed to qualify in CD 20.
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Culture Wars
Joseph Ladapo says mask wearers ‘just like to hide their faces’
The state’s leading doctor has a provocative theory about people still wearing masks.
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Staff ReportsJacksonville Bold for 4.24.24: Qualifying week is here
Qualifying week has arrived — as challengers emerge.
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Ron DeSantis says Hamas sympathizers ‘rule the roost’ at universities
‘When you’re targeting people like that, that’s not free speech.’
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Gov. DeSantis castigates Katie Hobbs for veto of Arizona squatter measure
‘What kind of a message does that send?’
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New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn’t the final word
In recent years, transgender people have gained visibility and acceptance in the U.S. — and some conservative officials have pushed back.
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Rick Scott threatens federal defunding of Columbia University
The school has an endowment worth upwards of $13B, but can’t ensure security for Jewish students.
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South Florida
Katherine Fernandez Rundle re-elected unopposed to seventh term as Miami-Dade State Attorney
Next year will mark her 32nd consecutive year as Miami-Dade’s top prosecutor.
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Anne GeggisFourth Broward County Superintendent in 3 years takes the helm
1 School Board member questioned the new Superintendent’s legitimacy to lead this week.
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Meg Weinberger scores endorsement from Palm Beach Police Benevolent Association
It’s the second major police organization in Florida to back her campaign.
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Shlomo Danzinger rescinds endorsement of Miami-Dade Mayor after launching bid to unseat her
‘Recent events and actions have left me profoundly disappointed in your leadership.’
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‘A proven leader’: 4 more elected leaders endorse James Reyes for Miami-Dade Sheriff
‘Chief Reyes has the experience and dedication it takes to lead our community forward on Day One.’
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Billy Corben drops out of race for Miami-Dade Dems Chair, citing ‘bad faith and hypocrisy’
‘Perhaps I’ll revisit running for a full term in December. But for now, sadly, I am withdrawing my name from contention.’
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Federal
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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Marco Rubio says Americans don’t know Israel faces threats on northern front
Hezbollah’s depredations aren’t well-known in the US.
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Joe Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
The FDA has worked toward banning menthol across multiple administrations for more than a decade without ever finalizing a rule.
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Gov. DeSantis says Florida ‘will not comply’ with Title IX guidance regarding gender identity
The federal government will get pushback from the Sunshine State regarding expansion of protections for students.
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Alan Grayson qualifies for U.S. Senate, adding to Democratic Primary field
But it’s still unclear how aggressive a campaign he will run this year.
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Rick Scott, Byron Donalds pursue tax breaks for flood insurance
‘We need to make sure hardworking folks have access to affordable coverage.’
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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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House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Joe Biden’s support, Mike Johnson fights to keep job
The aid packages will likely need Democratic votes to pass. Will retaining Johnson need the same?
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Jared Moskowitz, Tom Kean Jr. introduce bipartisan bill condemning Iran attack on Israel
‘What the world witnessed this weekend was a declaration of war.’
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Emails & Opinions
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 4.21.24
Federal qualifying week came to a dramatic close, and Florida’s environment got plenty of good news.
Apolitical
Rafael Nadal not 100%, iffy about French Open
‘I’m not going to play in Paris the way I’m feeling today.’
Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa are 3 most risky major U.S. metro areas for small businesses, study shows
Environmental threats, high costs and crime concerns were contributing factors.
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.
Marco Rubio says China ‘on the clock’ after TikTok divestiture order
The Senator hailed ‘a huge step toward confronting Beijing’s malign influence.’
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Universities
Fresh Take FloridaUF threatens student protesters with suspension, banishment from campus for 3 years
The scene at UF, home to the largest percentage of Jewish college students in America, was so far a peaceful contrast to demonstrations at some U.S. universities this week.
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Leading Dem slams offering $500 for college students to participate in politically focused state survey
The prior version of the survey had low turnout.
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Cole PepperUSF announces construction management team for football stadium project
The selections: Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon.
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