Bernie Navarro. Image via Facebook (Benworth Capital).

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.
1 4min

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.
0 3min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


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.’
0 6min

Trustees 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.
1 4min

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.’
0 5min

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.
0 4min

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.
0 3min

Governor signs repeal of later school start times

Even the original sponsor of the 2023 bill was in favor of overturning it.
2 4min

Governor signs law creating statewide ‘dangerous dog’ registry

The bill toughen penalties for owners of dangerous dogs and require stricter safety measures
1 2min

Governor 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.’
2 4min

New law will fast-track completion of hospice death certificates

Grieving families will spend less time waiting on paperwork come July 1.
1 4min

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.
1 4min

Donald Trump issues edict against ‘useless’ water conservation standards

The President rolls back a 20th century law in his fight against the ‘green’ agenda.
14 2min

As 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.
10 9min

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.
12 51min

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 […]
12 3min

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,’
6 8min

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.
7 9min

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.
1 10min

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.
9 10min

‘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.
4min

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.
17 5min

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.
7 7min

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.
0 7min

Byron Donalds brings on Chris Hudson as Campaign Manager

The Southwest Florida Campaign Manager spent a decade at Americans for Prosperity.
0 3min

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.
4 5min

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.
11 6min

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.
1 25min

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.
0 3min

Rick Scott backs bipartisan bill cutting off funding for animal testing overseas

Scott says the move will stop ‘harmful and abusive animal experiments.’
0 6min

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.
2 12min

South Florida


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.
0 4min

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.’
0 5min

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.
3 5min

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.
2 6min

Culture Wars


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.
7 4min

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.
8 4min

Foreign Affairs


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.”
0 11min

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.
6 6min

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.
0 3min

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.’
4min

Education


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.
6 4min

‘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.’
1 5min


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