Ron DeSantis says ‘fraud’ Kamala Harris needs to come clean about mistakes

The former presidential candidate said the interview showed ‘the real Kamala … is not somebody that should be president’
2 2min

Last Call for 10.17.24 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

A digest of the day’s politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
0 14min

How Disney World is helping Milton relief efforts

Disney also pledged to assist its own employees affected by the storm.
2 4min

Storm Coverage


Federal money to help states hit by Helene and Milton nears $2B

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has said the agency eventually will need supplemental funding from Congress.
1 7min

‘Operation Blue Roof’ enacted for Florida to provide temporary shelter over damaged buildings

Thousands of roofs damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida can now get free blue tarps to cover damage.
5 5min

More than 99% of Duke Energy customers’ power has been restored in Pasco, about 97% systemwide

Most remaining outages are in hard-to-reach areas or are the result of extensive damage or flooding.
0 4min

2024 – Presidential


Ron DeSantis says ‘fraud’ Kamala Harris needs to come clean about mistakes

The former presidential candidate said the interview showed ‘the real Kamala … is not somebody that should be president’
2 2min

GOP Florida leaders endorse Kamala Harris over ‘disaster’ Donald Trump

‘He is a blustering, name-calling bully who only cares about himself.’
9 4min

The Lincoln Project says ‘Dobbs Dads’ could deliver for Kamala Harris

The anti-Trump group will be focusing on the potentially pivotal bloc during the final sprint to Election Day.
7 4min

2024 – Down Ballot


Police group offers backup to Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s anti-gun violence platform

The newly launched national group has supported policies aimed at stopping gun violence.
5 4min

Rick Scott says ‘racism’ behind Kamala Harris proposal for biz loans for Black men

Forgivable loans would provide capital for various investments under the VP’s plan.
4 3min

University submitted form allegedly forged by Carolina Amesty to state in pursuit of accredition

Central Christian didn’t need state licensing to operate as a religious school, but wanted to expand its curriculum.
1 8min

DLCC to offer support to Democratic candidates in 7 competitive legislative races

Daryl Parks, Sarah Henry, Tom Keen, Maria Revelles, Joe Saunders, Jay Shooster and Leonard Spencer should all feel a boost.
1 4min

Whitney Fox outraises Anna Paulina Luna in third quarter, nears incumbent in cash

The Democrat saw a funding surge after her inclusion in the DCCC’s Red to Blue program.
0 6min

Dems lead Republicans in mail ballots returned, with room to stretch lead further

The GOP has a higher return rate, but a smaller bank of potential absentee voters to count on.
1 3min

Carolina Amesty holds cash edge on Leonard Spencer, but is support drying up after her arrest?

The Republican Party of Florida hasn’t provided in-kind support since the lawmaker’s arrest on 4 felony counts.
0 4min

Candidates for open House seat in Palm Beach County tied in fundraising — but for very different reasons

One candidate has received nearly 400 contributions since filing. The other, who has campaigned longer, just crossed 80 donations this month.
1 5min

DSCC teams up with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Rick Scott ‘snake’ hit

Do Floridians want a ‘Senator with a spine’? DMP and D.C. allies are betting big that they do.
3 5min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


New migration to Florida drops by half in 2023, AARP urges state leaders to address cost of living

AARP raises ‘wake-up’ call for Florida leaders to bring down cost of living expenses.
1 3min

PRNEWS recognizes Karen Moore as ‘Person of the Year’

“I’m truly honored to be recognized as a mentor …’
1 2min

Gov. DeSantis blames legal ‘loophole’ on gas station generator shortfall, but probably won’t fix it

‘I think that it was written in a way that if you want to conduct your operations to not be covered by that, you can.’
8 4min

Hurricane surge could blow away Florida homeowners insurance ‘fixes’

Floridians already pay nation’s highest homeowners insurance premiums
4 7min

The Fall 2024 edition of INFLUENCE Magazine is here, just in time to hunker down … again

This edition features the Great Communicators, a timely spotlight as they work tirelessly to spread critical hurricane-related info.
1 8min

Culture Wars


Florida GOP denounces Donna Deegan’s ‘antisemitic rhetoric’ regarding ‘concentration camps’

Chair Evan Power pilloried the Jacksonville Mayor’s ‘unhinged’ statements about Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
9 3min

Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The walkout raised the risk of shortages of goods on store shelves if it lasted more than a few weeks.
7 7min

Gov. DeSantis launches Florida workaround to Longshoremen strike

Hurricane Helene makes the ILA action ‘simply unacceptable.’
30 4min

South Florida


‘Incredible commitment to Everglades restoration’: SFWMD touts update on EAA Reservoir construction

Executive Director Drew Bartlett laid out the board’s ‘commitment to build the crown jewel and move water south.’
0 5min

Jay Shooster crosses $800K raised, spends almost half that in a month to flip HD 91 blue

He has now raised well over 3 times as much as the incumbent and outspent her more than sixfold.
0 8min

María Elvira Salazar nears $3M raised to defend her CD 27 seat

Her Democratic challenger, Lucia Báez-Geller, raised just slightly more than Salazar spent last period.
0 8min

Miami-Dade Sheriff candidates clash on experience, budgeting, immigration in second debate

It was a heated discussion that frequently grew contentious, but never hostile.
1 14min

‘Integrity and accountability’: 14 more local leaders back James Reyes for Miami-Dade Sheriff

‘His dedication to reform and protecting residents in every corner of Miami-Dade is exactly what we need to build a safer community for all.’
1 7min

Federal


Super PAC that backed Ron DeSantis for President transfers leftover cash to his renamed committee

Of the $145.5M that Never Back Down amassed since its February 2023 founding, just $625K was left at the end of the last quarter.
3 6min

Marco Rubio, Rick Scott push FEMA funding bill as members of Congress focus on re-election

Timing is everything, and it’s time for many legislators to focus on winning another term.
2 3min

Vern Buchanan, Kathy Castor lead request to Joe Biden for expedited Milton declaration

Every member of Florida’s congressional delegation joined in on the ask.
1 4min

Anna Paulina Luna calls on Mike Johnson to reconvene Congress for hurricane relief

The Republican said she spoke to Joe Biden and feels confident that resources would be well utilized.
4 5min

Maxwell Frost rides along with Hurricane Hunters into Milton

America’s youngest Congressman flew into the storm as it reached near-record strength.
2 4min

Foreign Affairs


Florida political leaders reflect 1 year after Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Florida is home to America’s third-largest population of Jewish people.
1 51min

As major hurricane threatens Florida, Ron DeSantis weighs in on UK Tory leadership fight

Kemi Badenoch could be ‘inspiration for conservatives not just in the United Kingdom but around the world.’
4 3min

Florida Dems cry foul as Donald Trump threatens to revoke TPS for Haitians

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he will revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians if he wins in November. That’s a move that could affect tens of thousands of Haitians living legally in Florida. Trump made his comments to NewsNation at a Texas fundraiser while discussing a high concentration of Haitian immigrants in Ohio. […]
3 10min

Rick Scott invokes Israel-Hamas war, United Nations in latest Senate leadership pitch

The Senator is backing the Israeli government amid its conflict with the Secretary General.
3 4min

Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott back Israel amid Iranian attacks

Florida Republicans make it clear where they stand as war threatens to widen in the Middle East.
7 4min

Universities


Florida Poly ranked among top 10 best universities in America for outcomes for students

Lakeland-based university Florida Polytech credits career development services for recent high ranking for career outcomes for students.
0 3min

The Gator Nation is everywhere: UF professor lands spot on National Science Board

Juan Gilbert is a past National Medal of Technology and Innovation honoree.
0 4min

After Milton, Florida universities split on whether to reopen

Here’s which schools are opening soon and which ones remain closed.
1 4min


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