Florida Supreme Court won’t take up Donald Trump-Pulitzer lawsuit
The case will move forward in a lower court.
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James Uthmeier reclassifies animal tranquilizer xylazine for use on farms
The revised designation by Florida’s Attorney General has backing from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
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A.G. GancarskiKevin Guthrie says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will likely be empty within days
A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the federal government fight a judge’s order to shutter the facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by late October. That’s according to an email exchange shared with The Associated Press. In a […]
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Jon Maples notches key endorsement from ‘MAGA Meg’ Weinberger in HD 87 bid
‘He is the ally I need to help fight for President Trump’s agenda.’
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Florida Supreme Court won’t take up Donald Trump-Pulitzer lawsuit
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Jon Maples notches key endorsement from ‘MAGA Meg’ Weinberger in HD 87 bid
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Some FEMA staffers put on leave after signing dissent letter
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
James Uthmeier reclassifies animal tranquilizer xylazine for use on farms
The revised designation by Florida’s Attorney General has backing from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
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Drew WilsonPersonnel note: Courtney Cox named partner at Moore
‘Courtney’s promotion is a reflection of her leadership and the impact she makes.’
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Staff ReportsLobbying compensation: Top 15 ante climbs to $1.25M in Q2
To earn a Top 15 ranking in Q2, firms had to clear $1.25 million in lobbying pay.
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Florida Chamber ‘By The Numbers’ highlights job growth, housing trends
Florida’s job growth rate continues to outpace the national average.
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Tooth be told: Joseph Ladapo wants to dump dental amalgam fillings
Mercury poisoning is the main worry.
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James Uthmeier sends letter to feds seeking changes after migrant is charged in deadly crash
Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson also says his officers will be looking for migrants here illegally at stations on major highways.
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New analysis: Florida far exceeds other states in using federal dollars for beach restoration
A beach replenishing expert says the projects bring more money into Florida than is spent on renourishment.
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Florida’s repeated failures in mental health care for inmates could open state to lawsuits
Hundreds of mentally ill inmates languish in jail months beyond legal deadlines due to bed shortages at the treatment facilities where they belong.
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Viceroy Insurance latest of 15 companies to provide homeowners coverage since Florida reforms
‘Competition in Florida’s property insurance market is booming.’
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Ashley Moody supports Donald Trump in sending war ships to Venezuela to stop drug flow to U.S.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz cheered Moody for leadership on the anti-drug front.
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Gabrielle RussonGov. DeSantis celebrates rural towns as he gives state grants for infrastructure projects
DeSantis disclosed that several small communities are getting state dollars for housing initiatives or other infrastructure projects.
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Evan Power at RNC meeting calls for Florida’s election integrity laws to be adopted nationwide
The Florida GOP leader said that’s not the only lead Republicans nationwide should take from the Sunshine State.
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New Administration
Leaving a top Donald Trump administration post? There may be an ambassadorship waiting.
Mike Waltz, Billy Long and Tammy Bruce all left jobs amid criticism but landed elsewhere in the administration.
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It’s a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Donald Trump’s approval numbers, AP-NORC polling finds
While Trump’s poll numbers are under water, many Americans say they’re willing to give the President some leeway to improve things.
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In Jeffrey Epstein furor, Donald Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked
‘I don’t want to talk about that.’
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Request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts likely to disappoint, ex-prosecutors say
It may take weeks or even months for judges to rule on the release of additional files related to Epstein.
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Will new IRS Commissioner Billy Long rescind Joe Biden-era economic substance doctrine?
Fiscal watchdogs and business groups say without the change, small businesses could still face abusive audits.
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State Department fires 1,300 employees as part of mass reorganization
Marco Rubio said some cuts will be unfilled positions or those that are about to be vacated because of buyouts.
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Donald Trump comes to Pam Bondi’s defense amid uproar over Jeffrey Epstein files
‘I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this.’
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Donald Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations
Some tariffs appear to be an attempt to box China in from trading to the U.S> through partner nations.
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Donald Trump judicial nominee denies advising Justice Dept. lawyers to ignore court orders
Testifying during a separate hearing Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi called the whistleblower’s timing ‘suspect.’
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Former SCOFLA justices accuse Pam Bondi of ethical misconduct in Florida Bar complaint
The Department of Justice called them less intelligent or original ‘than sheep.’
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Brian Hughes to become NASA Chief of Staff
He isn’t the only new NASA leader with strong ties to Florida.
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Immigration Enforcement
Kevin Guthrie says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will likely be empty within days
A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the federal government fight a judge’s order to shutter the facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by late October. That’s according to an email exchange shared with The Associated Press. In a […]
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James Uthmeier says state troopers ‘absolutely’ can check citizenship ‘with probable cause’
‘This is a broad problem.’
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Ron DeSantis says troopers were right to ‘clear the road’ rather than arrest Harjinder Singh
The Governor believes primarily foreigners are agitating for leniency.
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‘Ridiculous’: Jay Collins says ‘ethnicity’ drives calls for Harjinder Singh leniency
‘That’s not how this works.’
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Another lawsuit challenges Alligator Alcatraz
The legitimacy of Florida’s pre-deportation detention center is again under scrutiny.
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2026
Jon Maples notches key endorsement from ‘MAGA Meg’ Weinberger in HD 87 bid
‘He is the ally I need to help fight for President Trump’s agenda.’
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Seminole Tribe antes up with Byron Donalds
The Hard Rock owners partnered with Ron DeSantis on a Gaming Compact, but are placing a 2026 bet on the Naples Republican.
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Fiona McFarland to seek re-election in House, endorses James Buchanan for SD 22 seat
The Sarasota Republican plans to defend her swing seat and serve a fourth and final term.
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‘A strong voice’: Lori Berman, Tina Scott Polsky, Kelly Skidmore endorse Pia Dandiya for Congress
‘Pia knows what’s at stake for Florida families, and she has the determination to deliver a brighter future.’
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‘The right choice’: Florida Realtors PAC rallies behind Lauren Melo’s SD 28 bid
The Naples Republican to date faces no opposition in the race to succeed Kathleen Passidomo.
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Federal
Florida Supreme Court won’t take up Donald Trump-Pulitzer lawsuit
The case will move forward in a lower court.
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Some FEMA staffers put on leave after signing dissent letter
More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter to Congress saiding alarms.
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South Florida Democratic Congresswomen to host 3 events on impacts of Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Ugly Law’
‘From cuts to healthcare and food assistance, to student loan changes, this law is heartless.’
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Ashley Moody leads the honors at event featuring Vietnam veterans
The event took place at the Lady Lake American Legion Post, the largest on the planet.
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Stocks slip on Wall Street after last week’s rally
Wall Street is still overwhelmingly betting that the Fed will cut interest rates at its next meeting in September.
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Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Donald Trump deployment
Trump has said Chicago and New York are most likely his next targets.
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EMILY’s List backs ‘results-driven leader’ Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor
‘Eileen has fought hard for her community as a County Commissioner, and she will continue her great work in City Hall.’
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‘I hustled’: Brian Ehrlich qualifies by petition for Miami Beach Commission race
‘Doorsteps, sweat, and sunscreen are what got us here.’
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FMU Chair defends President pick, calls insistence by ex-Chair to dispute decision ‘unfortunate’
Coincidentally, the last time the ex-Chair was removed from a university post was exactly 8 years prior to his FMU ouster.
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Peter SchorschDeveloper Brian Ehrlich wants your vote — and your zoning laws
Ehrlich is walking a tightrope with the Miami Beach electorate.
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Eileen Higgins to qualify for Miami Mayor’s race by petition, resign from County Commission
The resignation is effective Nov. 5, the day after the city’s election.
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‘A painful and shameful moment’: FMU Board members say vote for new President was illegal
At the center of the fight is a power struggle over who the legitimate board Chair is.
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Culture Wars
‘Nation of renters’: Ron DeSantis rips BlackRock, bashes housing market that freezes out the young
‘These young kids, they’re not even in the game.’
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Florida election law dealt blow as judge rules noncitizen petition ban unconstitutional
‘The residency and citizenship requirements effectively silence (the plaintiffs), their members and employees.’
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Ron DeSantis, metalhead: Metallica, Guns-n-Roses rate highest with ‘America’s Governor’
Florida’s first Gen X Chief Executive likes the songs he grew up hearing.
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FWC approves first black bear hunt in a decade amid fierce opposition
A lawsuit filed by Bear Warriors United could delay or derail the season, which is set to run Dec. 6-28 if the state prevails in court.
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Ron DeSantis rips quality, price of toys for his kids
Frustration continues for the Governor when it comes to what he can buy his kids in big box stores.
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Foreign Affairs
Carlos Giménez urges Donald Trump to strip PAHO immunity over forced Cuban labor in Brazil
‘Its actions are an affront to U.S. law, our commitment to human rights, and the values we champion throughout the Western Hemisphere.’
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‘I’d rather have none’: Ron DeSantis sees red over Donald Trump greenlight for Chinese students
The Governor says ‘a significant percentage of the Chinese students … are engaged by the CCP.’
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Marco Rubio’s State Department halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivals
The Secretary of State said a “small number” of visas were issued to children in need of medical aid.
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Donald Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war
Republicans were somewhat muted on perceived success from Putin-Trump summit in Alaska.
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Donald Trump will meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday
Will this go better than the Ukrainian leaders’ previous trip to DC did?
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Donald Trump warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Trump has said he wants to see whether Putin is serious about ending the war, now in its fourth year.
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.27.25
Sunburn, your morning rundown of Florida politics.
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Florida gas prices drop 21 cents in 11 days as average hits $2.92 per gallon
The national average is $3.16 per gallon.
Tech
Rick Scott targets Chinese control of ‘smart’ appliances
‘China could flip a digital switch and plunge parts of America into chaos.’
Education
UF Trustees pick Columbia University researcher as interim President
Donald Landry will step into the presidency Sept. 1.
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Controversial UCF professor wins in court as someone else complains about him
Charles Negy’s lawyer warned UCF is under ‘a tremendous amount of scrutiny’ for how it handles professors’ First Amendment rights.
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UF study finds dramatic drop in leisure reading among Americans in past 2 decades
Researchers worry the decline in reading is negatively impacting U.S. culture, suggest interventions for young readers.
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