Jesse SchecknerSenate panel calls for more clarity, time on Surfside-inspired condo inspection law
Industry experts agree the law in its current form has many financial and compliance problems.
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Jacksonville mayoral candidates diverge on diversity, equity, inclusion issues
Sharp disagreements emerged on confederate monuments, public school politics.
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Just a fraction of those now eligible for school vouchers get them
Nearly 3/4 of Florida’s students are eligible to receive vouchers under current rules.
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In permitless carry bill hearing, gun rights advocates press GOP on open carry
‘I won’t vote for another Republican if open carry is not included in this bill.’
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Linda Stewart slams proposal for state-run district governing Disney
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202 – Presidential
In latest low blow, Donald Trump amplifies attack labeling Ron DeSantis a ‘groomer’
‘That’s not Ron, is it? He would never do such a thing!’
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Peter SchorschMark your calendars: House Republicans announce February fundraising slate
House leadership has packed the schedule ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session.
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Trump defense lawyer Lazaro Fields files to run for HD 23, vows to fight ‘leftist-woke ideology’
‘I will stand with our veterans and law enforcement, salute our flag, and never allow leftist-woke ideology to take root in our state.’
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Drew WilsonRaemi Eagle-Glenn launches bid to succeed Chuck Clemons in HD 22
She is the first-in candidate for the open seat.
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Associated PressJoe Biden 2024? Most Democrats say no thank you
Biden has been dogged by questions about his age as he would be 86 if he serves a full eight years as president.
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Ahead of Alabama trip next month, Ron DeSantis tops 50% in 2024 poll
Will a deeper field hurt DeSantis’ vote share?
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2024 – Down Ballot
Robert Woody files for HD 22, setting up Republican Primary
He entered the race one day after Raemi Eagle-Glenn.
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Harmeet Dhillon endorses Christian Ziegler for Florida GOP Chair
The Florida GOP Chair will have a vote in two years on who leads the RNC.
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Ryan Chamberlin holds early money lead in HD 24 race
He added nearly $133K for the campaign, much of that through a candidate loan.
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Moderator labels House candidate Jose Juarez as ‘Jose Cuervo’ at HD 24 forum
Annie Marie Delgado said she misspoke. She followed it up with further slights on the candidate.
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Kevin Chambliss endorses Annette Taddeo to lead Florida Democrats
State lawmakers are rallying around the former state Senator.
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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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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Senate panel calls for more clarity, time on Surfside-inspired condo inspection law
Industry experts agree the law in its current form has many financial and compliance problems.
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7min
Just a fraction of those now eligible for school vouchers get them
Nearly 3/4 of Florida’s students are eligible to receive vouchers under current rules.
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In permitless carry bill hearing, gun rights advocates press GOP on open carry
‘I won’t vote for another Republican if open carry is not included in this bill.’
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House subcommittee seeks to give Florida springs a hand
‘And freeing the Ocklawaha River would cost next to nothing.’
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Linda Stewart slams proposal for state-run district governing Disney
A new board won’t understand long-term bonding plans and Reedy Creek Improvement District needs, she argued.
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Senate advances statewide prosecutor takeover of election law cases
Jonathan Martin said the cases impact multiple jurisdictions, so the Attorney General’s Office should manage them.
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Culture Wars
Gov. DeSantis’ ‘defamation’ roundtable rehashes grievances with national media
“When they depart from the truth, a lot of times the truth’s on the cutting room floor.”
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Federalist Society notebook: ‘Woke corporations’ may stick around despite opposition
Panelists mentioned being ready for ESG to remain a key part of corporate decision-making.
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After caving in to Ron DeSantis, NHL gives way to PETA
All Star Weekend continues to elicit unwanted controversy for the National Hockey League.
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Memphis’ SCORPION unit among many to draw scrutiny in U.S.
‘These jump-out boys are a slap in the face to real police officers that did the job the right way…’
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Ron DeSantis demands congressional probe on OANN, Newsmax being dropped
‘They need to ensure that there’s not intellectual discrimination.’
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Florida leaders express outrage over Tyre Nichols’ murder by Memphis police
“He just wanted to get home.”
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South Florida
Lawmakers will again weigh paying $10M to Broward deputy who survived avoidable shooting
The man who shot him should have already been behind bars.
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New effort providing four-legged support launched in honor of MSD victim
The five-year anniversary of Florida’s worst school shooting arrives after a momentous year and imminent change.
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Martin Zilber raises more than next three candidates combined for vacant Miami Commission seat
Thirteen candidates have raised $258K for a seat the winner will only hold until November.
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Broward lawmakers see few options to stop school vouchers ‘bleeding’ public schools
Leaders raise the alarm about public money going to private schools.
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Poll: Most Coral Gables voters OK with annexation; more approve of Mayor Vince Lago
Lago has been a driving force behind efforts to extend Coral Gables’ boundaries over the last two years.
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‘Enough political lip service’: Michael Grieco launches campaign for Miami Beach Mayor
It’s his second run at the Miami Beach mayoralty.
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Latest from Bill Day
Federal
Rick Scott bill requires parental consent for school changes of ‘gender markers’
‘Stop pushing these woke ideologies on our kids and let them focus on reading, writing and arithmetic.’
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Federal officials offer Congress briefing on Donald Trump, Joe Biden papers
Any briefing is not expected to include direct access to the documents that were seized.
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State of the Union: Joe Biden sees economic glow, GOP sees gloom
His challenge might rest with an economy in which few things are certain.
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Report: Navy ships face maintenance delays, escalating costs
Fleet faces “persistent sustainment challenges” as threat from China grows.
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New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time
The first limits would be required in the 2025-26 school year.
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Unexpected job surge confounds Fed economic models
Employers added 517,000 jobs and the unemployment rate sank to a new 53-year low of 3.4% last month.
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Foreign Affairs
Marco Rubio blasts White House for ‘dishonest’ spy balloon story
“Now they’re scrambling for answers and to deflect blame.”
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China is United States’ ‘primary strategic adversary,’ Marco Rubio says
Rubio suggested changes to how the American military is positioned in the Indo-Pacific area.
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Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan martial ruler in 9/11 wars, dies
Pakistan may be ready to turn a corner in its history of military rule.
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U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
Television footage showed a small explosion, followed by the giant deflated balloon descending.
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US downs Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean after transcontinental trip
After it crossed four US time zones, the balloon was brought down Saturday afternoon.
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Jair Bolsonaro ponders election loss in latest Florida appearance
Charlie Kirk conducted the interview.
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Emails & Opinions
David Brown: Empower parents for a stronger community
Legislation would increase access to innovative educational resources.
Apolitical
Florida gas prices sink 7 cents after sharp drop in oil futures markets
Prices could drop by as much as 15 cents this week.
Love is in the air for retailers: Consumers poised to spend $26B this Valentine’s Day
It’s the second-highest total since the survey began in 2004.
Tech
‘My Big Coin’ founder sentenced in cryptocurrency fraud scheme, ordered to pay $7.7M
‘His lies and deception inflicted real trauma, pain and hardship on the lives of 55 individual victims and their families.’
Chinese spy balloon invoked as justification for proposed ban of TikTok in Florida schools
Senate sponsor says Beijing’s reconnaissance takes many forms.
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Universities
Despite plea from University System, Gov. DeSantis’ budget includes no tuition hikes
Board of Governors leader Brian Lamb has pushed for hikes in out-of-state fees.
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New College’s Board of Trustees votes to terminate President Patricia Okker
Richard Corcoran in March will take over as interim leader of the university.
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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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