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Federal Headlines

December 9, 2024

Man arrested with weapon ‘consistent with’ gun in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

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Headlines Orlando

December 9, 2024

As Disney World adds more rides, ticket prices are going up, CFO says

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Headlines Orlando

December 9, 2024

Andrew Bain refuses to help Monique Worrell transition losing after State Attorney’s race

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Headlines Influence

December 9, 2024

Drew Dixon

5 state legislators honored for advocating support for rural communities in Florida

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Headlines Influence

December 9, 2024

Jay Collins files farmworker housing bill after Gov. DeSantis vetoed similar measure

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Culture Wars Headlines

December 9, 2024

Ron DeSantis lauds ‘just and correct’ Daniel Penny verdict

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Culture Wars Headlines

December 9, 2024

Veteran Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely’s death

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Headlines Transition

December 9, 2024

In promising to shake up Washington, Donald Trump is in a class of his own

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Transition

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In promising to shake up Washington, Donald Trump is in a class of his own

‘It’s got a gladiator feel.’

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Pete Hegseth urged to purge ‘woke’ officers

‘The nominee has been pretty clear that has no place in the military.’

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As Ron DeSantis slated for football game with Donald Trump, bettors fade his Sec Def chances

Drama continues about DeSantis’ next move as the money moves away from him.

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Donald Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection

Trump’s team is coming into shape ahead of promised mass deportations.

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Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first

‘I think the energy is different.’

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Donald Trump affirms commitment to Pete Hegseth, but Ron DeSantis still leads Sec Def betting market

The Governor is seen as a potential backup plan for the Pentagon, but Trump is standing by the current nominee.

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Odds on favorite: Ron DeSantis riding high in Sec Def betting market

Will Trump change course in the nomination fight?

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are bringing Donald Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill

‘I am fired up to go out and do something.’

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‘Slit some throats’: Ron DeSantis has already put forth a Pentagon agenda

As a presidential candidate, DeSantis laid out his goals for the Defense Department.

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U.S. military takes pride in religious diversity. Would things change if Pete Hegseth takes charge?

‘We live in a free country. We get warriors of all faiths.’

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Donald Trump claims Chad Chronister didn’t ‘pull out,’ says he ‘pulled him out’

‘I did not like what he said to my pastors and other supporters.’

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Jacob Ogles

Donald Trump taps SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

The commercial space explorer promised to lead NASA during a ‘second space age.’

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Specials

Headlines Specials

Rick Scott hails Lara Trump’s RNC stint, says she’d be ‘fantastic’ in Senate

Marco Rubio is leaving Florida for the State Department, leaving an opening on Capitol Hill.

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Headlines Specials

Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair, addresses speculation about Florida Senate seat

‘I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me.’

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Headlines Specials

Nine candidates qualify for race to replace Mike Waltz in CD 6

A state senator, a former presidential candidate, and a previous candidate for Congress are in the mix.

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Headlines Specials

Former presidential candidate qualifies for CD 6 race to replace Mike Waltz

Randall Terry, known for his anti-abortion activism, got 5,831 votes statewide in the Presidential Election.

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Headlines Specials

Jacob Ogles

Field set in Special Election to replace Matt Gaetz, including 10 Republicans

A total of 16 candidates, including 10 Republicans, qualified for the race.

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Headlines Specials

Jacob Ogles

Aaron Dimmock, months after challenging Matt Gaetz in Primary, jumps into Special Election to replace him

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy vetted and recruited Dimmock earlier this year.

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Headlines Specials

Democrat Ges Selmont enters CD 6 race

He ran for Congress in 2018 and is trying again in a different district’s Special Election.

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Headlines Specials

Jacob Ogles

11 candidates have qualified so far for the Special Election to succeed Matt Gaetz

Candidates have until noon on Friday to complete the process.

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Headlines Specials

Jacob Ogles

Joel Rudman qualifies in CD 1, lands Bernadette Pittman endorsement

The Navarre Republican already resigned his Florida House seat effective in January.

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Legislative, Influence & Policy

Headlines Influence

Drew Dixon

5 state legislators honored for advocating support for rural communities in Florida

The Florida Rural Economic Development Association names 5 ‘Rural Champions’ who have lead the way of small-town development.

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Headlines Influence

Jay Collins files farmworker housing bill after Gov. DeSantis vetoed similar measure

DeSantis had worried the bill would allow undocumented migrants to live and work on farms.

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Headlines Influence

Randy Fine seeks rollback of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

A House version of this bill is coming soon.

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Headlines Influence

Florida Phoenix

Medical board rebuffs Gov. DeSantis administration’s push to revoke abortion doc’s medical license

But there was plenty of dissent at the meeting.

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Headlines Influence

Peggy Gossett-Seidman floats drowning prevention, clean water bills

3 of 4 bills the Palm Beach County lawmaker highlighted as priorities focus on water.

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Headlines Influence

Jason Brodeur wants to help citrus growers, protect private property rights

This Session, Brodeur is returning to chair the same committee he has led since 2022.

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Federal

Federal Headlines

Man arrested with weapon ‘consistent with’ gun in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Police found a three-page document with writings suggesting the shooter had ‘ill will toward corporate America.’

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Federal Headlines

Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Donald Trump takes office

‘We have a whole lot of bad options confronting us at this point.’

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Federal Headlines

Secret Service Director vows reorganization as members of Congress press him over major lapses

He said the agency used to have a culture where every agent felt empowered to speak up when they felt something wasn’t right.

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Federal Headlines

Pete Hegseth faces Senators’ concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Donald Trump, for now, appears to be standing aside as Hegseth fights to preserve his nomination.

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Federal Headlines

Fate of Matt Gaetz ethics report up in the air as his ex-colleagues debate its release

If they decide against that disclosure, Democrats are poised to force votes on the House floor requiring the committee to publish the full report.

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Federal Headlines

Jacob Ogles

Congress passes Greg Steube-championed post-disaster tax relief bill

The Senate approved the legislation months after the Sarasota Republican forced a House vote.

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Jacksonville

Headlines Jax

Shad Khan yacht drama rocks Jacksonville government

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The first Thanksgiving was on Florida’s First Coast

JEA warns those preparing Thanksgiving meals to dispose of refuse properly

Jacksonville’s plan to address homeless encampments still a work in progress

NE Florida

Headlines NE Florida

Peter Schorsch

Florida’s first athletic training heart screening program aims to protect hearts across Duval County public high schools

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Key manufacturing indicators show October slowdown in First Coast

Rory Diamond considers run to replace Mike Waltz in CD 6

First Coast home sales slide in October while housing inventory goes up

Orlando

Headlines Orlando

As Disney World adds more rides, ticket prices are going up, CFO says

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Andrew Bain refuses to help Monique Worrell transition losing after State Attorney’s race

Andrew Bain drops all felony charges against Carolina Amesty

Visit Orlando breaks record with Magical Dining charity money

St. Pete

Headlines St. Pete

St. Pete City Council approves Rays stadium bonds, deal is not dead

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Florida Botanical Gardens to host annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens

Kathleen Peters seeks clarity on Rays’ St. Pete intentions

St. Pete City Council delays Rays stadium bond vote, reverses course on Trop roof repairs

SW Florida

Executive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes in Homosassa

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Sarasota GOP leaders remember local party Executive Director Kelly Erwin

Federal agents raid Alfie Oakes’ properties in Collier County

Barbara Ford-Coates served 40 years, even as Sarasota shifted right. Here’s how Mike Moran beat her.

Tampa

Headlines Tampa Bay

Michele Rayner rolls out first round of endorsements in SD 16 bid

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Celebrating International Volunteer Day, Heritage Property Insurance walks the walk

Chad Chronister bows out of DEA nom from Donald Trump

Hillsborough County Dems tap Vanessa Lester as Chair, chart a new path forward

Panhandle

Headlines Panhandle

Ryan Nicol

Former Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles enters race to replace Joel Rudman

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Gov. DeSantis awards $20M to 17 rural projects. ‘Project Boomer’ in Wakulla County is the biggest winner

Environmentalists are headed to court over proposed oil well in vulnerable Florida watershed

GrayRobinson expands to Pensacola, opens 16th office

Tallahassee

Headlines Tallahassee

Florida’s state employees can celebrate Thanksgiving early with paid time off Wednesday

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Gov. DeSantis reappoints former Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr. to Florida A&M University Board

This student-led PAC’s voter-mobilization effort in SD 3 is reporting some eye-catching numbers

Ron DeSantis warns son that Florida State football futility will continue

Communities

Mike Wright

JJ Grow bests Judith Vowels to win HD 23 open seat

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Bill Gladson endorses Matt McClain for Marion County Commission

Are Alachua Commissioners about to pay for a house of cardboard?

Governor appoints Deborah Cunningham, Adam Lee to county court judgeships

South Florida

Headlines South Florida

Drew Dixon

South Florida home sales decline in November in all 3 counties

Broward County saw the worst home sale drop in November, and condo sales were even more abysmal.

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Headlines South Florida

Broward prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s

‘It is never too late to do the right thing.’

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Headlines South Florida

Miami-Dade Dems will elect a new Chair next week. Meet the candidates

The change follows a shift in Miami-Dade politics as county Democrats suffered unprecedented losses up and down the General Election ballot.

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Headlines South Florida

Rosie Cordero-Stutz says Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office will keep officers in brown uniforms

‘We will be remaining in our brown gown.’

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Headlines South Florida

Miami-Dade Clerk’s Office close to hiring a Chief Auditor. Here’s what the job entails

‘Wherever county funds go, we’ll be able to take a look and make sure they’re being used to their full potential.’

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Headlines South Florida

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is set to testify at a retired police officer’s trial

The Proud Boys leader rtemains in prison over charges related to Jan. 6.

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Culture Wars

Culture Wars Headlines

Ron DeSantis lauds ‘just and correct’ Daniel Penny verdict

The Governor was ‘skeptical’ that justice would be done.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Veteran Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely’s death

The case amplified many American fault lines, among them race, politics, crime, urban life, mental illness and homelessness.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of pepper spraying woman on his doorstep

He’s due in court later this month.

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Culture Wars Headlines

After insurance CEO gunned down, customers rage about coverage failures

‘I wonder if somebody had a spouse whose coverage was denied.’

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Culture Wars Headlines

Aaron Bean leads congressional probe into critical race theory, ‘transgender ideology’

‘Our kids are in trouble.’

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Culture Wars Headlines

Young men move right for Donald Trump

The GOP benefits also. Will this last?

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Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule

Syrian Assad regime falls after rebellion that lasted more than a decade.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Donald Trump talks with world leaders, advances foreign policy agenda

The President-elect is hitting the ground running.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Donald Trump in Paris for Notre Dame reopening

First Lady Jill Biden also is in attendance.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Rick Scott questions aid to Africa while Americans await federal help

The President announced a big financial commitment Tuesday in Angola.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Joe Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

‘This pardon is just deflating for those of us who’ve been out there for a few years yelling about what a threat Trump is.’

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Justin Trudeau touts ‘excellent conversation’ with Donald Trump amid tariff tangle

The transition team hasn’t commented, meanwhile.

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Emails & Opinions

Emails & Opinions Headlines

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Blake Dowling: The Sunshine Showdown turns 65

Apolitical

APolitical Headlines

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

‘In a little bit ironic twist to the word, it’s something that actually everyone agrees on.’

APolitical Headlines

Florida gas prices drop to lowest since January — then bounce back up

The price didn’t hold for long.

APolitical Headlines

Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer yields evidence, but few answers

APolitical Headlines

Let the planning for America’s 250th anniversary begin, Gov. DeSantis says

Weekly unemployment claims drop to lowest levels in Florida all year

Tech

Headlines Tech

From outsider to the Oval Office, bitcoin surges as a new administration embraces crypto

Donald Trump has called for making the United States ‘the crypto capital of the planet.’

Headlines Tech

Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami

Driverless cars are coming to the 305.

Headlines Tech

American Edge Project warns U.S. could be slipping in global leadership for AI development

Headlines Tech

The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the U.S. government pivots to full Republican control

Duke Energy tech saves about 300,000 Florida customers from power outages during hurricanes

Universities

Headlines Universities

Drew Dixon

University of Miami Hurricanes bumped out of NCAA College Football Playoffs

Miami Hurricanes were ranked 13th by the NCAA playoff committee, just missing the postseason tournament.

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Headlines Universities