In South Carolina, Donald Trump avoids a direct assault on Ron DeSantis
On the campaign plane to Columbia, it was a different story.
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In New Hampshire, Donald Trump says he’s ‘way ahead’ in polls
Meanwhile, DeSantis is up double digits in the most recent public poll in the Granite State.
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Mike Pence says ‘mistakes were made’ in classified records flap
Pence’s accountability contrasts with Biden’s and Trump’s on this issue.
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Lincoln Project claims ‘MAGA’ was the real winner of GOP Chair race
“The Overton Window has shifted….”
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News & Trending
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In South Carolina, Donald Trump avoids a direct assault on Ron DeSantis
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In New Hampshire, Donald Trump says he’s ‘way ahead’ in polls
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Mike Pence says ‘mistakes were made’ in classified records flap
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Lincoln Project claims ‘MAGA’ was the real winner of GOP Chair race
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Florida leaders express outrage over Tyre Nichols’ murder by Memphis police
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Joe Gruters loses bid for RNC Treasurer to K.C. Crosbie
The Florida GOP Chair announced last month he would run for the national position.
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GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel defeats rival in leadership vote
She defeated challenges from Harmeet Dhillon and Mike Lindell.
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Joe Gruters makes final push in bid for RNC Treasurer
He also feels confident Ronna McDaniel will win another term as RNC Chair.
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Ron DeSantis calls for ‘new blood’ in RNC leadership, moving party HQ out of Washington
‘It’s going to be very difficult to energize people to want to give money, to want to volunteer their time at the RNC, if they don’t see a change in direction.’
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Donald Trump endorses Joe Gruters for RNC Treasurer
The Republican Party of Florida Chair has been a longtime supporter of the former President.
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Staff ReportsRyan Chamberlin announces medical coalition leadership for HD 24 bid
‘Together, we will keep our state the Free State of Florida.’
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2024
Lincoln Project claims ‘MAGA’ was the real winner of GOP Chair race
“The Overton Window has shifted….”
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Ron DeSantis talks three things Republicans must do to win big in 2024
Did the Governor just read us a page from the DeSantis 2024 Playbook?
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Another poll shows Ron DeSantis as GOP front-runner in pivotal New Hampshire primary
Florida’s Governor leads GOP field in ‘First in the Nation’ Primary state.
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Donald Trump’s return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost
Trump has so far insisted he is sticking with Truth Social.
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Rick Scott brings back familiar names for re-election bid
‘I’ve never lost an election and I don’t intend to now.’
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Melbourne lawyer floats Primary challenge to Rick Scott
A long shot candidate is mulling a run against the first-term Senator.
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DeSantis
In South Carolina, Donald Trump avoids a direct assault on Ron DeSantis
On the campaign plane to Columbia, it was a different story.
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5min
In New Hampshire, Donald Trump says he’s ‘way ahead’ in polls
Meanwhile, DeSantis is up double digits in the most recent public poll in the Granite State.
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Donald Trump cherrypicks favorable poll, claims only he can beat Joe Biden
“One of the most accurate pollsters just released a poll that you need to see.”
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Pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC begins New Hampshire push
DeSantis isn’t aligned with the group, but they’re moving forward anyway.
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Ron DeSantis leads Donald Trump by double digits in poll of North Carolina Republicans
‘America’s Governor’ nears majority support in a crowded field.
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Ron DeSantis romps over Donald Trump in poll of South Carolina Republicans’ 2024 preference
Palmetto State Republicans prefer ‘America’s Governor’ to the former President.
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Lawmaker refiles bill letting businesses sue local governments over ‘arbitrary or unreasonable’ ordinances
The bill’s applications are myriad.
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Anne GeggisParental rights gives parents new tool to nix school library entirely
House committee hears how new legislation has given parents new ways to control library materials.
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Gray RohrerSenate President Kathleen Passidomo unveils affordable housing package
‘Our housing crisis was a real crisis (before Hurricane Ian). It has now reached epic proportions.’
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Christine Jordan SextonGov. DeSantis offers peek at public safety proposals for 2023 Session
‘We are a law-and-order-state.’
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Ron DeSantis blames skyrocketing Florida housing costs on people fleeing ‘Faucivilles’
‘So who wants to live there? They want to come to Miami.’
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Peter SchorschGOVO Venture Partners, with Jonathan Kilman as a co-founder, launches $50M venture fund
Jonathan Kilman, Rob Panepinto and Brian D’Ambrosio will serve as general partners.
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Culture Wars
Florida leaders express outrage over Tyre Nichols’ murder by Memphis police
“He just wanted to get home.”
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Pandemic, culture wars revive ‘school choice’ policy push
Education savings accounts could transform the nature of state government’s relationship with K-12 schools.
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Rick Scott calls for Senate hearings after DirecTV drops Newsmax
‘We need to get to the bottom of this.’
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Polling on gas stove debate shows support for Gov. DeSantis position
A new survey backs the Governor’s recent political play.
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Supreme Court rules 15-week abortion ban will remain — at least temporarily
Oral arguments are expected on whether the new law violates the state’s right to privacy.
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Wes WolfeOrlando
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South Florida
Nikki Fried endorses Sabina Covo for Miami City Commission
Covo worked for Fried at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Ryan NicolOfficials, stakeholders celebrate completion of Herbert Hoover dike renovations
‘This was a massive project and success would not have been achieved without the partnerships of so many in this area.’
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Daniella Levine Cava unveils new Miami-Dade innovation fund, construction apprenticeship program in State of the County address
‘We must seize this moment to deliver an economy that works for everyone and where everyone has the freedom to thrive.’
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Miami-Dade real estate vacancies reach new low as South Florida rent rockets to record highs
‘It’s estimated that landlords will have the upper hand moving into 2023.’
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A historic number of women now chair committees on the Miami-Dade Commission
All five women on the Miami-Dade County Commission have committee Chair posts.
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Vickie Cartwright to leave job leading Broward County schools
The Broward County Superintendent became the third school leader to be ousted from her position since November.
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Latest from Bill Day
Federal
Mike Pence says ‘mistakes were made’ in classified records flap
Pence’s accountability contrasts with Biden’s and Trump’s on this issue.
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President picks Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff
The new chief will be shepherding Joe Biden’s administration through newly empowered Republican efforts to defang Democrats strides in the last two years.
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FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
The Red Cross said it supports the FDA changes.
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel fights for reelection in leadership feud
Donald Trump avoided making a public endorsement only at McDaniel’s request.
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Marco Rubio files nine bills focused on Florida-specific issues
The legislation covers issues from citrus standards to shoreline protection.
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How classified documents became a schoolgirl’s show-and-tell
Her dad had found them in his Cleveland hotel room several years earlier.
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Foreign Affairs
Antony Blinken will travel to Mideast amid U.S. concern over violence
Blinken will leave Washington on Saturday for stops in Cairo, Jerusalem and Ramallah.
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Rick Scott sounds alarm about Chinese cops on U.S. soil
Scott wrote the FBI Director about “rogue operations by CCP-affiliated groups in our country.”
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U.S. stops hundreds fleeing Cuba, Haiti by sea, returns most
The action comes after weeks of refugees arriving by boat in the Florida Keys.
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Gov. DeSantis warns China could build Florida ‘resort,’ buy subdivisions
‘Would you want that to be happening? Of course not.’
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Jimmy Patronis blames ‘globalist’ Joe Biden for Chinese influence
‘They leave the whole damned house open.’
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Epilogue: Trump
Donald Trump heads to early voting states
The former President makes his play in New Hampshire, South Carolina.
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Two Florida men among Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
The charge is a serious felony punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.
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Florida judge fines Donald Trump, lawyer for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged Hillary Clinton and others wrongly accused him of ties to Russia.
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Emails & Opinions
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Side-by-side comparison
How do Florida’s taxes compare to other states?
Apolitical
Year starts with high numbers of manatee deaths across Florida
‘We need to save as many animals as we can.’
Florida gas prices hit highest average since late November
The three most expensive markets were all in South Florida.
Tech
California-based business accused of improper operating practices in complaint filed with DBPR
The consequences of doing something like this incorrectly are catastrophic.
Florida law enforcement seeks $20M to replace, expand biometrics system
Proposed new software, which would make Florida’s biometrics system ‘evergreen,’ would cost $10 million yearly in upkeep.
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Universities
Florida universities promise to enforce civil discourse on campuses
Higher education officials are committing to fostering civil discourse even around controversial ideas.
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UCF, UF win recognition for online degrees
‘UCF has a long history of leveraging innovation to increase the accessibility of high-quality degree programs.’
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UF repeats as No. 1 in U.S. News online bachelor’s rankings
UF is also the No. 1 online university for veterans and active-duty service members.
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