Jacob OglesVern Buchanan pays down candidate debt ahead of GOP Primary
He still reports more than $1.7 million cash on hand for the final stretch
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Ford O’Connell continues to outspend Tiffany Esposito, but his self-funding is running dry
Lee County Republican Ford O’Connell has spent nearly $200,000 running for a House seat. That’s almost $60,000 more than San Carlos Park Republican Tiffany Esposito. But his spending comes almost entirely out of pocket, while donor support fuels her run. The House District 77 race pits O’Connell, a Fox Business personality, against Esposito, a local […]
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Ron DeSantis ‘Education Agenda Tour’ gears up in final weekend before Primaries
DeSantis starts out the afternoon in Miami-Dade, where he’s backing Roberto Alonso and Monica Colucci.
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Drew WilsonPersonnel note: Jolien Caraballo elected President of FLC
‘I am incredibly humbled to have your support and serve as your next President for the upcoming year.’
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Ron DeSantis says he wants a Republican legislative supermajority
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Ron DeSantis ‘Education Agenda Tour’ gears up in final weekend before Primaries
DeSantis starts out the afternoon in Miami-Dade, where he’s backing Roberto Alonso and Monica Colucci.
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Ron DeSantis says he wants a Republican legislative supermajority
“We’re excited about the opportunities in Florida.”
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Ron DeSantis stumps for Donald Trump’s picks in Arizona
‘Big DeSantis Energy” in Phoenix for Kari Lake, Blake Masters.
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Charlie Crist taking campaign back to North Florida, ‘where it all began’
Crist conducted a campaign swing through South Florida over the weekend.
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Matching funds firm Daniel Uhlfelder’s lead in Dem AG Primary fundraising
Ashley Moody awaits the Democratic Primary winner in the General Election.
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Kelly HayesCharlie Crist to visit Aventura, Miami Gardens on first day of “Hope for Florida” Tour
The tour will last 10 days, leading up to the Aug. 23 Primaries.
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Statewide bus tour to be Nikki Fried’s last lap in Primary race for Governor
The state Agriculture Commissioner has a distance to go for the Democratic Party’s nomination for Governor.
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Jesse SchecknerCharlie Crist embarks on ‘Hope For Florida’ tour to close out Primary
The tour is his 25th statewide trip this Primary cycle.
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Scott PowersVal Demings steps up fundraising as Marco Rubio continues slower pace
Demings spent a small fortune in July, $7.5M, while Rubio dropped just $1.5M.
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Second poll in a week shows Val Demings and Marco Rubio in dead heat
It’s the second poll in a week released by partisan outfits that finds the U.S. Senate race tied.
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Florida PhoenixSome 40 years ago, Florida elected its first woman to U.S. Senate. Will Val Demings be the second?
‘It’s taken a lot of time for women to aspire to run for statewide office.’
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American Federation of Teachers gives Charlie Crist a $500K boost
‘It’s the biggest single donation Crist has received this election cycle.’
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2022 – Congressional
Vern Buchanan pays down candidate debt ahead of GOP Primary
He still reports more than $1.7 million cash on hand for the final stretch
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Stay keeps Rebekah Jones on CD 1 ballot, for now
The last deadline for briefs is set for Thursday at 5 p.m.
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Lauren Boebert backs Anna Paulina Luna, releases robocall
“Anna Paulina Luna has zero tolerance for illegal immigration, opposes amnesty, and will fight to stop the invasion at our southern border.”
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Ken Russell leads pre-Primary spending spree in CD 27
He also launched a virtual phone bank initiative this week on the social media platform, TikTok.
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Brian Mast raises six figures in pre-Primary reporting period as he seeks a fourth term
The three-term Representative’s donations included $5K from Donald Trump’s super PAC, Save America.
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Ex-girlfriend of congressional candidate Martin Hyde reports concerns he may be suicidal
Martin dismissed accusations as lies and fantasy.
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2022 – Legislative
Ford O’Connell continues to outspend Tiffany Esposito, but his self-funding is running dry
Lee County Republican Ford O’Connell has spent nearly $200,000 running for a House seat. That’s almost $60,000 more than San Carlos Park Republican Tiffany Esposito. But his spending comes almost entirely out of pocket, while donor support fuels her run. The House District 77 race pits O’Connell, a Fox Business personality, against Esposito, a local […]
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Trial lawyers fuel Tracie Davis’s fundraising as she gains momentum in race for SD 5
Over the last three weeks, Davis’ committee has raised over $310,000 and has spent roughly the same amount.
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Jessica Baker continues to dominate fundraising race in HD 17
Christina Meredith is a distant second.
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Travis Hutson self-funds $90K ahead of competitive SD 7 Primary
Opponent Gerry James has under $1k on hand.
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Kiyan Michael, backed by Ron DeSantis, finding traction in HD 16 race
Fundraising slows for Lake Ray, Chet Stokes as donors find Michael late.
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Roger Stone endorses candidate running in Palm Beach County state House race
Jane Justice wrote to Donald Trump’s political operative, who is a convicted felon, and he responded with a video endorsement.
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Culture Wars
Associated PressLGBTQ groups denounce Florida AHCA plan to limit transgender care
‘AHCA’s actions … are morally and legally wrong, as well as medically and scientifically unsound.’
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Marco Rubio blasts academics who met with Joe Biden as ‘snobs’
‘These are elitists completely insulated from the consequences of the things they support.’
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Cannabis clash continues between Nikki Fried, Justice Department
‘DOJ’s argument is as offensive as it is inaccurate.’
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Andrew Warren releases video vowing a fight to remain State Attorney
The suspended Hillsborough County official blasts the Governor’s attempt to “overthrow democracy in Florida.”
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Indiana becomes first state to approve abortion ban post Roe
Religion was a persistent theme during legislative debates, both in residents’ testimony and lawmakers’ comments.
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Rick Scott warns Texas conservatives that militant left is ‘the enemy within’
‘Is this the beginning of the end of America?’
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Personnel note: Jolien Caraballo elected President of FLC
‘I am incredibly humbled to have your support and serve as your next President for the upcoming year.’
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Appeals court nixes $17K sanction against Boca Raton law firm
‘Because the trial court did not provide adequate notice and an opportunity for an evidentiary hearing prior to entering its sanction order, we reverse.’
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Renzo DowneyChristina Pushaw moves to Ron DeSantis campaign, Bryan Griffin in as Press Secretary
Pushaw’s successor hopes to ‘ensure the Governor’s message is amplified and that false narratives are debunked.’
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Christine Jordan SextonMarijuana treatment centers have 60 days to comply with emergency rule on website purchasing
Leafly.com and I Heart Jane run websites that allow customers to shop for medical marijuana and place orders online.
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Gov. DeSantis looking to recruit veterans to teaching field
Veterans with at least four years of service and an honorable discharge can get a temporary teaching certificate.
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Democratic lawmakers call for Attorney General investigation into FPL
Democrats say FPL ratepayers should know what their money has gone toward after recent scandals.
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Ryan NicolSouth Florida farmers hit 66% phosphorus reduction in previous year, beating 25% benchmark
Farmers have averaged a 57% reduction in phosphorus each year sin 1996, when compared with the 1979-1988 base period.
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Broward County school district tries to fix bad Spanish translation on ballot
The Spanish version of a question translated ‘one mill’ into ‘one million,’ among other issues.
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Jorge Fors Jr. ad for Miami-Dade Commission campaign errantly runs on Coral Gables website
He blames the city’s recently renovated website for the oversight, which has since been corrected.
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Creative LoafingBanner flying over Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate reminds everyone that this is actually funny
An effort to remind Trump supporters that this is all extremely funny,
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Top Dem pols headline Charlie Crist’s Miami-Dade get-out-the-vote committee
Increasing turnout is an urgent manner for Crist as Democrats’ Miami-Dade dominance hits headwinds.
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Miami-Dade County Commission sued over Sheriff ‘power grab’
‘It’s a constitutional violation and, equally important, it’s a violation of the will of the voters of Florida and Miami-Dade County.’
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America in Crisis
Ron DeSantis bemoans U.S. military not being more like ‘Top Gun Maverick’
“In real life, what’s the Navy doing? Focusing on pronouns.”
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Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes
A few rioters are writing books about the attack or marketed videos they shot during the riot.
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Rick Scott argues Dems don’t ‘give a damn’ about inflation
‘Biden and the other so-called “leaders” in Washington right now haven’t got a clue.’
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Marco Rubio says FBI sowing more discord than Russia after Donald Trump raid
The Senator claims actions by the FBI and Putin will ‘foment’ political division.
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Father, son get life for hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery’s death
‘It’s not lost on the court that it was the kind of trial that Ahmaud Arbery did not receive before he was shot and killed.’
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Late summer drop adds up to $1.10 per gallon decline in Florida gas prices
The statewide average has fallen to $3.79 per gallon.
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AARP Florida applauds Congressional delegation for Inflation Reduction Act passage
The bill includes several provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs — a priority of AARP Florida.
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Florida delegation reacts to passage of Inflation Reduction Act along party lines
Lawmakers responded predictably to the Democrat-passed bill.
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Marco Rubio defends vote against CHIPS bill in room full of microchip execs
As long as China can steal technology from American companies, the U.S. shouldn’t invest, Rubio said.
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Riverview man pleads guilty to pushing police in Capitol riot
Matthew Council faces up to 16 years in prison.
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Congress leans on NOAA to avoid major Florida fishery closures
A nontraditional population survey could lead to longer red snapper seasons.
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Critics label Marco Rubio’s tweet on George Soros-backed prosecutors as anti-Semitic
The Miami Republican wants the Senate requiring prosecution of violent criminals, he said.
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Foreign Affairs
Marco Rubio plans social media push to fight China’s threat
China is the real threat to U.S. interests, the state’s senior Senator plans on explaining further.
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Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton
Shahram Poursafi is wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot.
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Ex Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez charged with bribery
Charges against Wanda Vázquez seen as a blow to her party’s pro-statehood movement.
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Marco Rubio blames ‘woke’ Pentagon for China moves on Taiwan
The Senator said today’s military was a ‘woke social experiment organization.’
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Florida Democrats — and most Republicans — applaud killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Across the partisan divide, Florida’s pols applauded the drone strike killing of Osama bin Laden’s successor.
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Epilogue: Trump
Rick Scott questions why Joe Biden won’t ‘demand transparency’ after FBI Mar-a-Lago search
‘He’s going to be a former President someday.’
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FBI seized ‘top secret’ documents from Trump home
The seized records include some that were marked as a special category meant to protect the nation’s most important secrets.
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Suspect who tried to breach FBI office dies in standoff
Federal officials have also been tracking other threats of violence against federal agents
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Coronavirus
Feds reach deal with Moderna for omicron COVID-19 vaccine
Only 108 million Americans have received a booster.
‘Self-serving’: Parents, health care advocates criticize GOP leadership on child COVID-19 vaccinations
‘Governor DeSantis took away their choice — just to score some political points.’
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The ultimate campus move-in challenge: Rehoming the University of Florida’s iconic bat colony
“They probably get the worst rap of any mammal I can think of and it’s very undeserved.’
Universal Orlando announces Christmas lineup at the parks
‘Throughout the entire destination, guests can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.’
Tech
Joe Biden signs $280B CHIPS Act in bid to boost U.S. over China
‘The future of the chip industry is going to be made in America.’
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UF has No. 2 ROI among public universities nationwide
It had the No. 4 return on investment among all universities, public and private.
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Gabrielle RussonUCF researchers secure $4.5M in funding to prepare for next health crisis
‘It is very difficult to prevent pandemics, but what we can do is we can help communities be better prepared.’
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UCF removes anti-racist statements from department websites
Critics are tying the decision to the “Stop WOKE Act,” pushed by Gov. DeSantis.
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