July 26, 2024
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2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Associated Press

FBI says Donald Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

Asked if the campaign would release those hospital records, or allow the doctors who treated him there to speak, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blasted the media for asking.
1 15min
HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kevin Chambliss to run Miami-area voter push for Kamala Harris

Hundreds of volunteers are preparing to contact thousands of voters this weekend in Florida’s two most populous counties.
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APoliticalHeadlines
Peter Schorsch

Florida Hospital Association hosts second Annual Quality & Patient Safety Conference

Health care leaders convene to shape the future of patient care in Florida.
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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

A beaming Trump Donald welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift

As President, Trump went well beyond his predecessors in fulfilling Netanyahu’s top wishes from the United States.
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News & Trending

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2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
July 26, 2024 Associated Press

FBI says Donald Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

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HeadlinesSouth Florida
July 26, 2024 Jesse Scheckner

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kevin Chambliss to run Miami-area voter push for Kamala Harris

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APoliticalHeadlines
July 26, 2024 Peter Schorsch

Florida Hospital Association hosts second Annual Quality & Patient Safety Conference

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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
July 26, 2024 Associated Press

A beaming Trump Donald welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift

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Emails & OpinionsHeadlines
July 26, 2024 Staff Reports

Delegation for 7.26.24: Netanyahu – IVF – border bash – puppy love – pay-to-slay

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APoliticalHeadlines
July 26, 2024 Associated Press

Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine

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APoliticalHeadlines
July 26, 2024 Associated Press

What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

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HeadlinesOrlando
July 26, 2024 Gabrielle Russon

Maxwell Frost backs Carmen Torres in open SD 25 race

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Legislative, Influence & Policy

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HeadlinesInfluence
Christine Jordan Sexton

Legal tussle over disputed Medicaid managed care contracts grows

Florida Community Care contends it will ‘suffer great harm’ if ImagineCare wins its lawsuit.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Christine Jordan Sexton

Ready or not here they come: 20,000 college employees expected to join state health insurance plan

Open enrollment is later this year and college employees will become part of the state group health insurance program in January.
1 5min
HeadlinesInfluence
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis says business couldn’t handle ‘patchwork’ of local heat protections for workers

‘Businesses are able to do what they want to do.’
23 3min
HeadlinesInfluence
Christine Jordan Sexton

3 managed care plans challenge Florida Medicaid procurement

Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey has been assigned the case.
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HeadlinesInfluence
A.G. Gancarski

Nikki Fried blasts GOP insurance ‘bailouts’ in searing response to Jimmy Patronis’ plea to Donald Trump

The Dems’ Chair condemned ‘bandaid solutions and bailouts to the insurance industry’ from Tallahassee Republicans.
18 3min
HeadlinesInfluence
Staff Reports

Personnel note: Brewster Bevis named ALEC Private Sector State Chair

‘I’m honored to have been asked to serve in this role.’
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2024 – Presidential

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2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Associated Press

FBI says Donald Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

Asked if the campaign would release those hospital records, or allow the doctors who treated him there to speak, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blasted the media for asking.
1 15min
2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Peter Schorsch

As Florida Democrats gain momentum under Kamala Harris, Donald Trump can beat them on an unexpected issue – pot

After granting clemency for dozens of people convicted of low-level drug offenses, now Trump has the opportunity to steal from Democrats an issue they’ve long claimed as their own.
7 11min
2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Associated Press

What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them

Over the course of his 39 years, Vance’s first, middle and last names have all been altered in one way or another.
6 8min
2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Associated Press

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

The support likely marks the last looming Democratic giants to officially back the Vice President.
3 8min
2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Associated Press

Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, ‘Melania,’ scheduled for this Fall

The book is listed at $40, with signed editions going for $75.
16 6min
2024 – PresidentialHeadlines
Associated Press

Democratic convention planners are working to pull off a dramatic Joe Biden-Kamala Harris role reversal

‘There’s been way too much gallows humor in the Democratic Party over the last month. And now we have this confidence and this energy.’
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2024 – Initiatives

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2024 – InitiativesHeadlines
Christine Jordan Sexton

Marijuana giant Trulieve pumps another $5M into pro-pot campaign

This brings Trulieve’s total level of financial support for the initiative to nearly $60M.
1 7min
2024 – InitiativesHeadlines
Gabrielle Russon

Up against the clock, abortion rights initiative petitions Supreme Court for help

Amendment 4 leaders argued the new statement is misleading.
3 4min
2024 – InitiativesHeadlines
Jacob Ogles

Vote No on 3’s own poll finds support for recreational pot ‘stagnant’ but above threshold to pass

The poll finds that support for the ballot initiative has not diminished.
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2024 – InitiativesHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis says cops can’t agree on how much weed a joint holds

The Governor continues to litigate the question of how many joints can be made from 3 ounces of pot.
31 4min
2024 – InitiativesHeadlines
Gabrielle Russon

Abortion rights supporters hit with ‘significant setback’ on ballot wording debate

The financial impact statement for Amendment 4 has sparked debate and controversy.
10 4min
2024 – InitiativesHeadlines
Drew Wilson

Vote No on 3 launches anti-pot amendment push

Amendment 3 will make ‘Florida the California of the east,’ the committee says.
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2024 – Down Ballot

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2024 – Down BallotHeadlines
Gabrielle Russon

Democrats focus on 11 School Board candidates to fight back against culture wars

The female-dominated candidates are spread throughout the state.
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2024 – Down BallotHeadlines
Jacob Ogles

Vern Buchanan touts business, legislative record in 2 new TV ads

1 ad notes that Buchanan passed 33 bills under 4 different Presidents.
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2024 – Down BallotHeadlines
Jesse Scheckner

Florida Future Leaders PAC crosses $200K raised, eyes 3 districts for dozens of student staff hires

‘(This is) the most well-funded student-to-student organizing effort ever seen in Florida.’
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2024 – Down BallotHeadlines
Jacob Ogles

Aaron Dimmock under fire for holding Missouri state job while running for Congress in Florida

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson told local media he will look into legal issues and doesn’t approve of remote work.
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2024 – Down BallotHeadlines
Jacob Ogles

Meghann Hovey ends challenge to Neal Dunn in CD 2

That could set up Tallahassee lawyer Yen Bailey up as a replacement nominee.
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2024 – Down BallotHeadlines
Jacob Ogles

Farm founded by Keith Truenow has 2 worker deaths reported over 6-year time span

OSHA determined a Lake Jem Farms worker died after being dragged 125 feet, and a heavy machinery operator died from blunt force trauma.
4 10min

Culture Wars

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Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis raps Chicago for George Washington disrespect: ‘Leftism run amok’

The city’s Mayor teased removing a statue of the Founding Father from City Hall, but has walked it back since.
10 4min
Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis blames Donald Trump shooting on ‘bureaucratic failures’

‘How did someone, armed with a rifle, get on top of a roof 150 yards away from the stage?’
30 4min
Culture WarsHeadlines
Associated Press

After 3 1/2 years in office, late-night comics finally go after Joe Biden

Trump has been a familiar target. The Democratic President presents new challenges for left-leaning comics.
4 6min
Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Florida Department of Education includes Jane Austen novel in ‘American Pride’ recs

‘Pride and Prejudice’ apparently is being used to ‘impart a sense of American pride on our students during the month of July.’
16 3min
Culture WarsHeadlines
Associated Press

Poll: Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections

‘Women should make the choice with the advice of their doctor and family, but at the end of the day it’s her choice and her body and her life.’
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Culture WarsHeadlines
Fresh Take Florida

UF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years

A review recommended mostly lighter sentences.
8 10min

Jacksonville

HeadlinesJax
Drew Dixon

Ron DeSantis endorses Tony Ricardo in Duval County School Board race

9 3min

Donna Deegan rolls out Jacksonville’s plan to address homelessness, complying with state ‘unfunded mandate’

Donna Deegan ‘100%’ with Joe Biden, but wants Kamala Harris if President drops re-election bid

Jacksonville ranked 10th-laziest major city, with residents preferring driving over walking for short trips

NE Florida

HeadlinesNE Florida
Drew Dixon

UNF economic report: Jacksonville area manufacturing dropped in some key areas for June

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St. Johns County beach restoration leaves fishing pier high and dry

State sends $5M to help preserve timber farm in Baker County

Northeast Florida home prices jump while sales sputter in June

Orlando

HeadlinesOrlando
Gabrielle Russon

Maxwell Frost backs Carmen Torres in open SD 25 race

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Hoteliers announce latest endorsements in Central Florida races

Universal theme park earnings dip like a roller coaster in latest report

Discovery Cove is Orlando’s hidden gem in the tourism corridor

St. Pete

HeadlinesSt. Pete
Janelle Irwin Taylor

St. Petersburg College lands $7.2M from Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, workforce development grant program

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Pete Boland launches new campaign ad, celebrates banner week in race for St. Pete City Council

Gina Driscoll backs Mike Harting to ‘continue collaborative work’ on St. Pete City Council

Ken Welch thanks Joe Biden for ‘lifetime of public service,’ credits him for supporting local communities

SW Florida

HeadlinesSW Florida
Peter Schorsch

Don’t forget the down-ballot: Four GOP pariahs want to privatize Sarasota Memorial Hospital, but word is getting out and they are getting nervous

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James Golden asks appellate court to require Special Election for Manatee Co. School Board seat

Joe Gruters, Fiona McFarland endorse Sarah Lodge in Sarasota Hospital Board race

Kurt Hoffman attacks former boss Tom Knight over response to 2020 protests

Tampa

HeadlinesTampa Bay
Janelle Irwin Taylor

Text message blasts Vince Nowicki’s past troubles to benefit his GOP challenger, except he no longer has a GOP challenger

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Andrew Warren accidentally lists endorser who didn’t endorse, a seemingly honest error that’s opened a can of worms

Scallop season on hold in Pasco County amid unsafe levels of 2 bacteria

RNC’s ‘Protect the Vote Tour’ is coming to Tampa

Panhandle

HeadlinesPanhandle
A.G. Gancarski

Kamala Harris campaign plans Panhandle ‘mobilization blitz’

3 3min

Gov. DeSantis vetoes $3M for first responder, public safety facility at Big Bend Technical College

UWF loses out on more than $33M due to Gov. DeSantis vetoes

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home

Tallahassee

HeadlinesTallahasseeUniversities
Associated Press

Florida A&M University names Interim President

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Dan Markel murder anniversary: Justice for Dan launches Markel Award for Criminal Law Theory

Ron DeSantis sees net worth grow to $1.77M in 2023

AARP Florida bestows Fraud Fighter Award on FSU law school professor, elder law clinic creator

Communities

Communities
Jesse Scheckner

Governor appoints Deborah Cunningham, Adam Lee to county court judgeships

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Florida housing market takes December hit, rebound projected for 2024

Brad Drake to fill Walton County Commission vacancy

Young deputy fatally shot by friendly fire

South Florida

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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kevin Chambliss to run Miami-area voter push for Kamala Harris

Hundreds of volunteers are preparing to contact thousands of voters this weekend in Florida’s two most populous counties.
3 3min
HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

‘I love you, brother’: Madison Cawthorn backs Mario Knapp for Miami-Dade Sheriff

‘What a wonderful guy.’
1 7min
HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Palm Beach Sheriff candidate calls opponent a ‘fucking asshole’ during virtual forum

He said he was talking to himself and didn’t know his mic was unmuted. His opponents say it shows he lacks poise.
2 9min
HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Michael Stern, longtime Aventura Commissioner, dies at 57

‘Michael exuded a quiet elegance. He personified all that makes Aventura great.’
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Jose Aragu nets $368K for Miami-Dade Sheriff bid with big assist from hedge fund billionaire

Combined, the 15 candidates for Miami-Dade Sheriff have raised $3.85M and spent $1.26M.
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

4 Mayors endorse ‘dedicated’ J.C. Planas for Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections

‘This is a crucial moment for Miami-Dade County and we must elect a Supervisor of Elections who is dedicated to maintaining our democracy.’
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Federal

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FederalHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Special delivery: Joe Biden picks Val Demings for Postal Service position

Former Democratic elected officials keep finding a home in Washington.
8 3min
FederalHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Rick Scott wants Cabinet to remove ‘part-time President’ Joe Biden

The Senator also criticized Democrats for not running Biden again as their nominee.
10 3min
FederalHeadlines
Associated Press

Watchdog finds no improper influence in sentencing recommendation for Donald Trump ally Roger Stone

Prosecutors handling the case sought a longer sentence, but William Barr intervened as Attorney General.
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FederalHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Rick Scott says Kimberly Cheatle exit is ‘not enough,’ renews ‘transparency’ call for details on Donald Trump shooting

‘We deserve answers.’
8 4min
FederalHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis calls for ‘sweeping accountability’ in Secret Service

Kimberly Cheatle’s exit is only the ‘beginning’ of what’s needed.
5 3min
FederalHeadlines
Associated Press

Secret Service Director steps down after assassination attempt against Donald Trump at rally

She called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s ‘most significant operational failure’ in decades.
2 3min

Foreign Affairs

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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

A beaming Trump Donald welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift

As President, Trump went well beyond his predecessors in fulfilling Netanyahu’s top wishes from the United States.
3 8min
Foreign AffairsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Rick Scott questions Kamala Harris’ fitness to lead in Israel flap

Joe Biden is still POTUS, of course.
6 3min
Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

Kamala Harris tells Benjamin Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to get hostage deal done and end Gaza war

‘Too often, the conversation is binary when the reality is anything but.’
9 12min
Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Jesse Scheckner

Jared Moskowitz files bill to end ‘atrocious’ martyr payments for anti-Israel terrorism

‘Congress needs to send a clear, bipartisan message … that these atrocious martyr payments for terrorist attacks against Israel will not go unpunished.’
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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis says ‘Hamas caucus’ controls Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

‘They are not friends of the state of Israel and they are not friends of the Jewish people.’
15 4min
Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks Gaza war support in address to Congress that sparks protests, boycotts

The appearance makes Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of Congress four times, surpassing Winston Churchill.
2 10min

Emails & Opinions

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Emails & OpinionsHeadlines

Delegation for 7.26.24: Netanyahu – IVF – border bash – puppy love – pay-to-slay

Congress takes an opportunity to highlight the close relationship between Israel and the U.S.

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 7.26.24

Last Call for 7.25.24 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Dr. Harvey Levin: ‘Operation Tooth Fairy’ fiasco may reveal rot on Dentistry Board

Diagnosis for 7.25.24: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy

Apolitical

APolitical

What the Rays received in Randy Arozarena trade

Who won the trade?
APoliticalHeadlines

Florida’s new unemployment claims drop for fifth time out of 6 past weeks

First-time unemployment claims in Florida reflect the national trend.
APolitical

Bucs, Dolphins, Jaguars open training camps with playoff hopes

APoliticalHeadlines

Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Eviction Lab: Renter evictions an ‘epidemic’ since COVID pandemic

Tech

HeadlinesTech

Facebook lifts restrictions on Donald Trump

The social media giant had initially banned the former president from using its platforms in 2021 after his supporters stormed the Capitol.
HeadlinesTech

Tampa ranked in Top 30 for Gen Z tech job opportunities

Tampa was lacking in top tech firms headquartered in the city.
HeadlinesTech

Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

HeadlinesTech

Ron DeSantis rips SCOTUS ruling on social media censorship

The Supreme Court rules for Joe Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states

Universities

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HeadlinesUniversities
Drew Dixon

University of Florida spends record amount on research projects

UF also saw a notable increase in federal funding, along with state money.
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HeadlinesUniversities
A.G. Gancarski

Gov. DeSantis is enlisting Governors in NIL, transfer portal reform push

‘I think there needs to be a framework in place.’
4 5min
HeadlinesUniversities
A.G. Gancarski

Gov. DeSantis says he won’t be involved in UF presidential search

The Board of Trustees is entrusted with the selection.
6 3min
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