Anne GeggisLois Frankel’s campaign cash towers, but two Republicans best her in Q1 money added
Four out of nine candidates in race for CD 22 seat raised six figures in the first quarter.
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11min
Jacob OglesMatt Gaetz supports Alex Andrade re-election effort
“Alex is one of the best conservative fighters in Northwest Florida.”
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4min
Police union endorses Marco Rubio over Val Demings
‘I know you have our back, and we got yours.’
6
3min
Democratic Black Caucus endorses Nikki Fried for Governor
Fried spoke this weekend at the group’s annual conference in Orlando.
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4min
News & Trending
Staff Reports
A.G. Gancarski
2022
Democratic Black Caucus endorses Nikki Fried for Governor
Fried spoke this weekend at the group’s annual conference in Orlando.
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4min
Florida Family Action endorses Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner
The Florida Senate President has shored up backing from social and fiscal conservative leaders.
1
3min
Scott PowersCharlie Crist turning up ‘happy warrior’ pitch
‘I’m an optimist. And I’m hopeful. And I’m a happy warrior.’
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6min
Charlie Crist pledges order banning state action on abortions
Crist’s pledged order sets Democratic Primary Election position on abortion rights.
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7min
Rick Scott makes case for Joe Biden’s resignation to New Hampshire audience
‘I think they ought to go to him and say you can’t do the job.’
8
4min
Grover Norquist endorses Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner
It’s latest high-profile endorsement from conservative circles.
1
3min
New Rick Scott ad targets ‘incompetent and confused’ Joe Biden
A seven-figure spend is supporting the spot.
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3min
Christine Jordan Sexton‘He just has no clue’: Democrats continue criticism of Rick Scott’s ‘Rescue America’ plan
Scott, in a break from other Republican leaders, released his detailed plan ahead of this year’s elections.
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8min
Research shows Ron DeSantis with second-worst LGBTQ reputation of any Governor
Signal AI finds only Texas Gov. Greg Abbott fares worse on the issue.
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4min
New national poll shows Rick Scott unpopular across demographic divides
Conservatives and Republicans present the only exceptions.
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4min
‘Stay Woke Go Vote’ rally aims to awaken South Florida’s voting might
Broward County’s voter turnout usually falls below the state average and Democratic leaders are hoping to change that.
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5min
2022 – Congressional
Lois Frankel’s campaign cash towers, but two Republicans best her in Q1 money added
Four out of nine candidates in race for CD 22 seat raised six figures in the first quarter.
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11min
Police union endorses Marco Rubio over Val Demings
‘I know you have our back, and we got yours.’
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3min
Appellate court reinstates Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map
But there’s not yet a decision whether to reverse a circuit judge decision to replace the map before the Midterms.
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6min
Time running short as appellate court ponders how to handle Florida’s congressional map
How fast will the court make a decision?
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8min
Florida Democratic Party files ethics complaint on Marco Rubio’s Twitter use
The Senator’s use of @marcorubio, tweeting official Senate activities, spawns a complaint.
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9min
Jared Moskowitz’s bid for Congress earns more elected leaders’ endorsements
The latest round brings the number of endorsements from elected and community leaders to 84.
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7min
2022 – Legislative
Matt Gaetz supports Alex Andrade re-election effort
“Alex is one of the best conservative fighters in Northwest Florida.”
2
4min
Kelly HayesNick DiCeglie backs Jason Holloway for HD 58
Holloway has also earned endorsements from state Sens. Joe Gruters and Jeff Brandes.
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3min
Jesse SchecknerJuan Carlos Porras reaps $31K in first month of fundraising for HD 119
Porras’ April gains land him third in a five-way, Republicans-only fundraising contest for House District 119.
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12min
Tom Fabricio gains endorsements from Esteban ‘Steve’ Bovo, Manny Cid for House re-election
‘His work has enhanced the quality of life in our communities, and I know he will continue to serve us well in Tallahassee.’
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5min
Ryan NicolPaul Renner endorses Alex Andrade re-election bid
‘Alex Andrade is the leader Northwest Florida needs.’
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3min
Rosanne DunkelbergerJayer Williamson endorses Shane Abbott in HD 5 race
‘Shane Abbott is a proven conservative leader.’
0
3min
Culture Wars
Associated PressHomeland Security warns abortion ruling could increase extremist violence
The U.S. Marshals Service has Supreme Court justices under 24-hour security.
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5min
Free speech activist says he’s been blocked out of the Rotunda’s Free Speech Zone
Chaz Stevens has been putting up displays in the Capitol Rotunda Free Speech Zone for nearly a decade.
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7min
Disney edges out Ron DeSantis in popularity poll
31% of respondents didn’t have a take at all on DeSantis.
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5min
Show of support for abortion rights expected at U.S. rallies
Polls show that most Americans want to preserve access to abortion.
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3min
Some Catholic abortion foes are uneasy about overturning Roe
Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the faithful to pray and fast.
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14min
Marco Rubio, Ashley Moody warn feds about SCOTUS abortion intimidation
‘As you know, there is an ongoing, coordinated campaign of intimidation.’
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5min
Legislative, Influence & Policy
Peter SchorschHCA Healthcare Good Government Group snags Pollie award
‘The success of our Good Government Group is a result of our shared passion and dedication to caring for and improving human life.’
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3min
Consumer advocates push accountability for bad actors, assistance for homeowners ahead of Special Session
Advocates say lawmakers need to look beyond Summer and storm season.
0
5min
Americans for Prosperity-Florida offers insurance tips to lawmakers ahead of Special Session
A list of specific suggestions tackles state-run insurance, roofing deductibles and tort reform.
2
5min
Lawmakers to meet for Special Session on property insurance
The special session comes after lawmakers failed to pass insurance legislation during their regular session.
1
4min
Jimmy Patronis cheers extension of benefits for fire investigators
The Cabinet member has worked to grow benefits for first responders.
0
3min
Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill increasing motor vehicle exemption in bankruptcy
DeSantis vetoed the bill “in an effort to not incentivize bankruptcy.”
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4min
Jacksonville
NE Florida
Wes WolfeOrlando
St. Pete
SW Florida
Tampa
Panhandle
Renzo DowneyTallahassee
Peter SchorschCommunities
South Florida
Gov. DeSantis appoints two to North Broward Hospital District Board
One returning member is a private school principal. The other is a wealth management adviser.
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3min
Gov. DeSantis receives bill clearing $5M for boy rendered quadriplegic by hospital error
The boy was 6 when a lab technician’s alleged error at Jackson Memorial Hospital changed his life.
2
8min
Michelle Oyola McGovern wins business endorsement for Palm Beach County Commission race
The health care administrator is in a four-way race to represent the western swath of the county.
0
4min
Sugar, other farmers fire back after ‘political attacks’ from Brian Mast, environmental activists
‘These attacks threaten to further outsource our domestic food supply and increase our reliance on foreign countries for food.’
0
4min
Drew WilsonInternal poll shows Matt Willhite leading Palm Beach County Commission race
His lead grows to 22 points when voters hear about his background.
0
4min
‘I will stay focused’: David Richardson ends HD 106 campaign, will remain on Miami Beach Commission
It’s been an active two months for David Richardson, whose 2022 election cycle journey has now come full circle.
1
5min
Latest from Bill Day
Federal
Joe Biden’s approval dips to lowest of presidency: AP poll
Just 18% of Americans say Biden’s policies helped more than hurt the economy.
3
11min
U.S lawmakers urge binding vote on Puerto Rico statehood
Darren Soto is sponsoring the legislation that is likely doomed in the Senate, as Republicans oppose statehood for Puerto Rico.
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5min
Rick Scott says ‘incompetent people’ are the problem with Joe Biden White House
‘You would never, ever in your wildest dreams hire these people.’
22
4min
Joe Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
Biden is also authorizing what the White House is calling ‘Operation Fly Formula.’
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9min
Rick Scott attaboys Elon Musk’s Democratic diss
‘I think every American’s thinking this way.’
2
3min
6 months in, Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
Of the announced $110 billion, $52.5 billion is for federal highway funding this fiscal year.
0
7min
Foreign Affairs
Senate readies final congressional OK of $40B Ukraine aid
That spending concerned some Trump-friendly Republicans in Congress.
0
10min
U.S. to ease a few economic sanctions against Venezuela
The limited changes will allow Chevron to negotiate its license with the state-owned oil company.
0
8min
Florida political leaders react to change in Cuba policy
The foreign policy shift holds significant weight in the Sunshine State.
2
15min
White House moves to loosen remittance, flight rules on Cuba
Rick Scott said he would put a hold on relevant Biden nominees until decision is reversed.
0
9min
McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers
Ukraine restaurants are closed, but McDonald’s said it is continuing to pay employees’ full salaries.
0
7min
Explainer: Why is Hungary blocking sanctions on Russian oil?
Hungary has been accused of backsliding on democratic values.
1
11min
Epilogue: Trump
Ron DeSantis bests Donald Trump in Wisconsin GOP straw poll
Most 2024 polls show the former President as the GOP frontrunner. Could that change?
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3min
Donald Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt
Trump paid the fine Thursday but must still submit additional paperwork to have the contempt order lifted.
0
2min
Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter’s ban of Donald Trump
The Tesla CEO called the former President’s Twitter suspension a “morally bad decision.”
3
9min
Coronavirus
COVID-19 cases rising again in Florida
Florida recorded more than 55,000 new cases last week, the most since February.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
It’s not clear how much demand there will be for these boosters.
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Boeing crew capsule launches to space station on test redo
Boeing gets Starliner program off the ground after last test went awry in 2019.
Massachusetts man who sued InfoWars over Parkland accusation dies in fire
Marcel Fontaine’s lawsuit preceded a similar one from Sandy Hook families.
Tech
Florida first responders’ communication network gets big update
The update comes after the Legislature approved a $451M contract renewal.
Despite end of disinformation board, Ron DeSantis says Joe Biden still wants to crush ‘dissent’
‘They haven’t thrown the towel in completely.’
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