Noam Chomsky accuses Ron DeSantis of attacking free speech, true history
‘You have to teach a kind of history which glorifies the United States. Nothing about what actually happened.’
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Associated PressDonald Trump to speak in Georgia, North Carolina
Indictments don’t keep the former President off the 2024 campaign trail.
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Bud Light blowup: Matt Gaetz gripes about Garth Brooks’ love life
Gaetz questioned whether Brooks had the moral authority to bash a beer boycott.
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Migrant flight gripes continue from Gavin Newsom
Sean Hannity heard the latest round of denunciations of Gov. DeSantis.
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News & Trending
June 10, 2023
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Bud Light blowup: Matt Gaetz gripes about Garth Brooks’ love life
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2024 – Presidential
Should Ron DeSantis suspend his campaign? Charlie Kirk says so
The right-wing talker offered the advice Friday.
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Ron DeSantis vows to ‘restore’ the name of Fort Bragg in North Carolina
The Governor promises to bring back the name of a controversial, failed Confederate leader.
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Ron DeSantis woos GOP Christian voters but stays tight-lipped on his own Catholic faith
Although he meets with Christian leaders frequently, Ron DeSantis is intensely private about his faith and practice.
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In North Carolina, Ron DeSantis defends Donald Trump, derides Hillary Clinton
The Governor wondered if there was a “different standard for a Democrat Secretary of State versus a former Republican President.”
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Digital ads target Ron DeSantis on North Carolina trip
‘North Carolinians, and our country, cannot afford Ron DeSantis’ extreme agenda.’
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Latest poll from Iowa: Donald Trump 44%, Ron DeSantis 21%
‘No matter how you spin it, Trump is ahead in Iowa by a significant margin.’
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Democratic leaders attack traveling Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis
People ranging from the DNC Chair to Florida legislators had a take.
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Chris Sununu isn’t ready to endorse Ron DeSantis for President
‘Oh, no. No, no, no, no. My goodness.’
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Ron DeSantis to keynote Tennessee GOP dinner in July
The Governor will speak at a dinner in Nashville.
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Jesse SchecknerFrancis Suarez to speak at Reagan Library amid flurry of pre-presidential announcement activity
Suarez has been openly mulling a presidential bid since before his landslide re-election in 2021.
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Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
The former President said on his Truth Social account he is due in Miami federal court on Tuesday.
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Poll: Ahead of North Carolina speeches, Donald Trump doubles Ron DeSantis’ support
A 2-way race is closer than the poll with the whole 2024 field.
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2024 – Down Ballot
5 Republicans now competing to replace term-limited Rick Roth in HD 94
The latest elections data shows the former toss-up Palm Beach County House District is now solidly red.
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Jacob OglesCarlos Guillermo Smith raises $150K, hires Allison Cassidy as Campaign Manager
Cassidy previously handled finance for Joy Goff-Marcil’s state Senate campaign.
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Drew WilsonJames St. George raises nearly $200K in first month running for HD 19
St. George is one of three Republicans vying to succeed House Speaker Paul Renner.
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Wellington Mayor makes it a 3-person Republican Primary for HD 93 seat
Anne Gerwig is the first Wellington Mayor to be elected without opposition.
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Rick Scott isn’t ruling out Dwyane Wade, Grant Hill 2024 challenge
‘I’ve gone through all the incumbents in office in the state.’
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Democratic Boca Raton lawyer Jay Shooster files to challenge freshman Republican in HD 91
First-time candidate Jay Shooster is running against a Republican agenda that has become ‘too extreme,’ he says.
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Gray RohrerFormer Rep. James Grant steps down as Florida CIO
‘The life of a Chief Information Officer, especially in such a legacy and historically siloed environment, is the consistent discovery and delivery of bad news.’
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Choose your fighter: Florida streamlines license requirements for timeshares, boxing
A new law also lets package liquor stores sell tobacco products.
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New law makes it easier for unwed Florida fathers to gain custody rights
Unmarried dads are getting an easier route to formalize the rights and responsibilities of fatherhood.
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Christine Jordan SextonSome home and community-based Medicaid providers set to get pay increases
It’s not quite clear when providers should expect payments.
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Actor, cannabis farmer Jim Belushi wants to tap into Florida green
According to Jim, green takes away the blues stemming from his brother’s death.
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Peter SchorschHolland & Knight announces new leadership
Its veteran leader will exit the firm at the beginning of next year.
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Culture Wars
Noam Chomsky accuses Ron DeSantis of attacking free speech, true history
‘You have to teach a kind of history which glorifies the United States. Nothing about what actually happened.’
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5min
Bud Light blowup: Matt Gaetz gripes about Garth Brooks’ love life
Gaetz questioned whether Brooks had the moral authority to bash a beer boycott.
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4min
Migrant flight gripes continue from Gavin Newsom
Sean Hannity heard the latest round of denunciations of Gov. DeSantis.
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4min
Cities withdraw suit against state review of law enforcement budgets
Anti-riot legislation passed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder had provisions to stop any reduction of police budgets.
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Florida personnel in Texas round up guns, drugs, money and undocumented migrants
The personnel was sent in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott putting out a call for help controlling the southern border.
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Southern Poverty Law Center designates Moms For Liberty as ‘extremist’ group
Conservatives say the designation reveals more about the watchdog group’s political agenda.
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Jacksonville
Wes WolfeOrlando
St. Pete
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South Florida
Gov. DeSantis taps Juan Fernandez-Barquin for Miami-Dade Clerk of Court
The Republican Representative for south, unincorporated Miami-Dade was first elected in 2018.
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Broward County man gets $817K after being wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years
The Governor signed the relief measure.
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Florida Phoenix‘We can do better’: Longtime activist Damián Pardo announces campaign for Miami City Commission
‘By prioritizing residents, I know Miami’s best days are ahead of us.’
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Bobby Powell adds 50-plus endorsements for Palm Beach County Commission bid
‘No one will work harder than me to ensure District 7 has a voice our community can trust to show up and work for them.’
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Coral Gables banned books giveaway slated for 3 Miami-Dade-restricted texts
The event is meant to shine a light on policies that are creating an irrational, ‘chaotic and regressive atmosphere’ in public schools.
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Latest from Bill Day
Federal
Donald Trump indictment unsealed: 37 felony charges
Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.
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Marco Rubio Chief of Staff Mike Needham leaves to launch think tank
Mike Needham makes his move as Rubio prepares to publish a new book on foreign policy.
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Donald Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former President
He will appear in a Miami courtroom next week.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
Alabama lawmakers created a map with one Black congressional seat out of seven.
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Sally Shely to retire as Vern Buchanan’s District Director; Tara Poulton to succeed her
Shely also also worked for Mel Martinez and Katherine Harris during her time in Congress.
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Marco Rubio, Rick Scott accuse White House of helping human trafficking
Senators say a policy change will “enable human smuggling and trafficking and will deepen the pockets of criminal enterprises.”
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Foreign Affairs
Rick Scott presses Joe Biden to take stand against China-Cuba spy op
‘I pray that President Biden will defy our expectations and finally take a stand against this TODAY.’
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Joe Biden nominates Charlie Crist for UN Ambassador role
It’s the first major news about Crist since his landslide loss in November to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Rick Scott upbeat about PGA, LIV golf merger
‘We’ve got to build relationships where we believe people are trying to do the right thing.’
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Ballard Partners expands work in Africa with new Nigeria office
Former Nigeria Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed will lead the office.
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Ron DeSantis embraces Donald Trump’s Ukraine position
‘I do think that that’s the right instinct.’
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Outlining his foreign policy vision, Ron DeSantis says he wants a ‘settlement’ in Ukraine
‘I do not want to see a wider war.’
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Emails & Opinions
Takeaways from Tallahassee — The ‘pathway to prosperity’
CareerSource Florida is putting more than $20 million into programs focused on helping Floridians find and keep good jobs.
Apolitical
Hundreds of journalists strike to demand leadership change at biggest U.S. newspaper chain
Florida journalists in four locations joined in the nationwide action.
Florida Truck Driving Championships rev up in Daytona Beach next week
The public is encouraged to drop by the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach on June 16-17.
Tech
Blake Dowling: Digital Bill of Rights keeps private eyes from watching you
‘Our purpose is to support and enhance human interaction and knowledge sharing.’
Deloitte Impact Day: Instilling hope, prosperity in Florida communities
Impact Day featured more than 1,000 volunteer projects in 80 cities across the United States.
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Universities
Gabrielle RussonSexual harassment, firings, a lawsuit once plagued UCF parking department
A new lawsuit sheds light on an old problem.
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AP poll: Most in U.S. say don’t ban race in college admissions but its role should be small
Florida is one of nine states where considering race in college admissions has been outlawed.
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Gov. DeSantis names former counsel to New College trustee board
He replaces Eddie Speir, who the Senate failed to confirm during Session.
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