Bernie Navarro. Image via Facebook (Benworth Capital).
A.G. GancarskiGovernor signs law compensating fire fighters for training injuries
The bill could impose new costs for cities, however.
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Jacob OglesDonald Trump taps Bernie Navarro as the next Ambassador to Peru
The Benworth Capital founder is a long-time friend and ally of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Drew WilsonSachs Media wins top public affairs prize at 2025 Pollie Awards
The firm landed a prestigious Gold Pollie for its work on behalf of CCIA.
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News & Trending
Peter Schorsch
Ryan Nicol
Jesse SchecknerLegislative, Influence & Policy
Governor signs law compensating fire fighters for training injuries
The bill could impose new costs for cities, however.
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Sachs Media wins top public affairs prize at 2025 Pollie Awards
The firm landed a prestigious Gold Pollie for its work on behalf of CCIA.
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Gov. DeSantis OKs foster care license reforms championed by Shevrin Jones, Gallop Franklin
‘A stronger, more efficient system means safe, nurturing environments and improved outcomes.’
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Gabrielle RussonTrustees call Santa Ono the ‘right person’ to lead University of Florida
‘Recently, a handful of external voices have sought to question Dr. Ono’s alignment with Florida’s vision for higher education,’ the trustees wrote in an email to alumni.
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Personnel note: Holland & Knight adds Willie Phillips, Ronan Gulstone to Energy Regulatory Team
‘We are fortunate to have such highly regarded and experienced energy regulators join our team.’
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Emily Colón brings operational expertise and local government insight to The Southern Group
The former Lakeland’s Deputy City Manager brings years of local government experience to the firm.
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Personnel note: Laura Streed to lead AARP Florida outreach, engagement
Streed is currently AARP Florida’s Senior Associate State Director for Advocacy and Livable Communities.
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Staff ReportsGovernor signs repeal of later school start times
Even the original sponsor of the 2023 bill was in favor of overturning it.
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Governor signs law creating statewide ‘dangerous dog’ registry
The bill toughen penalties for owners of dangerous dogs and require stricter safety measures
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Andrew PowellGovernor signs legislation enhancing school guardian programs
‘Every year, we are incorporating lessons learned and looking for improvements. Florida families expect us to get this right.’
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New law will fast-track completion of hospice death certificates
Grieving families will spend less time waiting on paperwork come July 1.
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New Administration
Donald Trump taps Bernie Navarro as the next Ambassador to Peru
The Benworth Capital founder is a long-time friend and ally of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Donald Trump issues edict against ‘useless’ water conservation standards
The President rolls back a 20th century law in his fight against the ‘green’ agenda.
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Horse sense: Donald Trump talks Kentucky Derby and the ‘Golden Age’
POTUS weighs in on Saturday’s premiere sporting event.
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Associated PressAs Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP poll finds
DOGE efforts by Musk have many starting to wonder if the Tesla entrepreneur knows what he is doing.
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Donald Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars
Norms have been sidetracked as Donald Trump seeks to leave his personal stamp on the United States in the early going of his second term as President.
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Poll: Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities
Many Americans do not agree with President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, a new poll finds, and even Republicans are not overwhelmingly convinced that his attention has been in the right place. Americans are nearly twice as likely to say Trump has been mostly focusing on the wrong priorities as to […]
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Elon Musk to spend less time in Washington, more time running Tesla after profit plunges
The billionnaire said the ‘major work of establishing Department of Government Efficiency is done,’
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Donald Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash
Asian countries are still angling on how to deal with the threat of U.S. tariffs.
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Donald Trump is ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Donald Trump’s cholesterol levels have gone down and he’s lost weight.
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Donald Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
Several members of Donald Trump’s cabinet appeared at the Miami fights with him, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Immigration Enforcement
Miami GOP lawmakers slam Joe Biden, defend TPS for Venezuelans after SCOTUS ruling
They argue there is a ‘clear distinction’ between criminal immigrants and those seeking asylum from political persecution.
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Donald Trump suspends asylum system, leaving immigrants to face an uncertain future
Immigrants once had a path to make a case in U.S. courts, but not under this administration.
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Funds migrants sent back home help fuel some towns’ economies. A GOP plan targets that
Mexico’s President called the measure ‘arbitrary and unjust.’
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‘Where’s the cavalry?’: Ron DeSantis slams other red states for failing to fight illegal immigration
‘We’re leading; I think others really need to do more,’ DeSantis said at a Tampa press conference.
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Byron Donalds says feds can’t hire enough Judges to give deportees due process
The Naples Republican blames Joe Biden for creating the mess and the current constitutional dispute.
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Donald Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1K to leave
The Trump administration has often portrayed self-deportation as a way for migrants to preserve their ability to return to the U.S. someday.
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2026
Casey DeSantis in no hurry to launch run for Governor, says people are ‘tired of politics’
‘We literally just went through an election cycle.’
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Coretta Anthony-Smith holds massive money edge over veteran candidates in SD 15 Special Election
But LaVon Bracy Davis faces a fundraising moratorium and Randolph Bracy’s reports are overdue.
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Byron Donalds brings on Chris Hudson as Campaign Manager
The Southwest Florida Campaign Manager spent a decade at Americans for Prosperity.
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Bridget Ziegler hasn’t closed the door on running for office in 2026
The Sarasota County School Board member hasn’t announced if she win run for re-election, state House or nothing at all.
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Poll: Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio far behind JD Vance in hypothetical GOP 2028 race
It’s all uphill from here.
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Why John Morgan has to decide in the next few weeks if he’s running for Florida Governor in 2026
Morgan wants to create a new political party, but to run under its banner he’s got less than a month to make it happen.
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Federal
Florida congressional delegation touts, condemns House passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Republicans praised the multi-trillion-dollar tax cut as Democrats decried Medicaid cuts.
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‘Worse than Watergate’: Byron Donalds argues Joe Biden autopen invalidates presidential edicts
‘This is a major scandal.’
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Ted Deutch after Washington attack: ‘Our community is holding each other tighter tonight’
The former Florida Congressman now serves as CEO of the American Jewish Committee, which hosted the event the victims were leaving.
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Randy Fine, outspoken Jewish-American member of Congress, ‘worried’ for safety in D.C.
The Congressman reacts to a tragic shooting of a Jewish couple in D.C.
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Rick Scott backs bipartisan bill cutting off funding for animal testing overseas
Scott says the move will stop ‘harmful and abusive animal experiments.’
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House GOP grinding ahead with Donald Trump’s big tax cuts bill report says will add to deficit
The President told lawmakers in a meeting to stop arguing and get the package done.
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Jacksonville
NE Florida
Drew DixonOrlando
St. Pete
Janelle Irwin TaylorSW Florida
Tampa
Panhandle
Tallahassee
Communities
South Florida
Palm Beach County Zoning Board approves massive Southland Water Resource Project
The at-times contentious meeting ended with a unanimous vote.
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Miami-Dade eyes replacing Metromover system amid rising costs, frequent shutdowns
At least one proposal envisions a two-tiered system offering both free and paid, premium options.
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Miami-Dade Sheriff steps up Jewish security measures after anti-Israel murders in Washington
‘We will do everything in our power to keep our community safe!’
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Monique Pardo Pope enters crowded race for Group 1 seat on Miami Beach Commission
‘I’m running to bring common-sense solutions back to our beloved city.’
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Ron DeSantis lauds GOP gains in Miami-Dade, errantly touts ‘plurality’ of voters there
Republicans lead in ‘active’ voters, but there are still more registered Democrats in the county.
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Christina White to leave Miami-Dade Elections post to lead Parks Department
She will succeed Parks Director Maria Nardi, who is joining the county’s Housing and Community Development Department.
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Culture Wars
Fluoride wars continue: Ron DeSantis accuses dentists of backing ‘forced interventions’
‘They don’t trust people to take care of themselves.’
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Gov. DeSantis backs James Uthmeier’s decision not to defend under-21 long gun ban
The National Rifle Association may get a free win in the Supreme Court against a law DeSantis thinks is unconstitutional.
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Ron DeSantis rips federal tailpipe emission monitoring, ‘woke roads’
The Governor doesn’t want to ‘jump through … hoops’ to get federal money, such as curbing pollution and looking at road designs that ripped up urban neighborhoods.
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Ron DeSantis rehashes ‘hoax’ behind ‘Hands up, don’t shoot’. But he leaves some facts out.
‘When you see these phony narratives, people like me have a responsibility to speak out.’
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Federal appeals court swats down Florida drag show ban as ‘likely unconstitutional’
The appellate panel upholds a lower court ruling.
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Byron Donalds sees generational shift toward conservatism among Black voters
‘I think that move is going to continue.’
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Foreign Affairs
Florida court awards Mexican government massive civil judgment against former security chief
Former Mexican security official lead a lavish lifestyle in South Florida.
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Two staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
Ted Deutch: “This is a shocking act of violence and our community is holding each other tighter tonight.”
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Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Donald Trump’s use
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Air Force to prepare to provide upgrades to the gifted aircraft.
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Ballard Partners expands in South America, partners with Esfera Brazil in São Paulo
Ballard hopes to leverage Esfera’s extensive expertise in Brazil’s political, social and economic environment.
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Donald Trump downplays Vladimir Putin’s decision to skip Istanbul peace talks with Ukraine
‘I didn’t think it was possible for Putin to go if I’m not there.’
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Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered U.S. in a deal with Donald Trump administration
‘It is evident that his family is going to the U.S. because of a negotiation or an offer that the Department of Justice is giving him.’
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Emails & Opinions
No lame duck here, Ron DeSantis is more dangerous than ever
There’s no place from which DeSantis exerts greater power than from the ropes.
Apolitical
Joe Harding asks Judge to terminate probation a year early
Federal prosecutors said they do not object to relief based on the ex-lawmaker’s compliance and lack of a prior criminal record.
New unemployment claims drop in Florida after 2 straight weeks of increases
Florida’s decrease in first-time unemployment claims reflects the national trend.
Tech
Airbnb prepared to crack down on partiers at rental units for Memorial Day Weekend
More than 7,000 people were redirected from Florida rentals in the past year thanks to the Airbnb screening tech.
Padmini Soni sees AI unlocking humanity’s potential, and it’s keeping her up at night
‘You have more power at your fingertips than ever before.’
Education
Judge blocks Donald Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Education Department
The courts are again stepping in to block action by the administration.
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Gov. DeSantis says ‘no one’s done more for school choice as Governor’ than him
‘The money should follow the student,’ the Governor said at a press conference Wednesday.
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‘This new law will save lives’: Governor signs measure improving anaphylaxis treatment in schools
‘At the end of the day, this is about making sure that kids can be kids and be safe while at school.’
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